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Mayor· 2024-2027

Cherie Wood

South Salt Lake

About

Mayor Cherie Wood's platform focuses on administrative oversight and institutional stability, particularly regarding the management and morale of the city's police department. Her recent efforts have centered on responding to internal audits and addressing organizational challenges within city services.

Campaign promises (1)

  • public-safety
    Mayor Wood committed to creating an action plan to address low morale within the police force following an audit.

At a glance

News mentions
10

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
57
Total speaking time
2:32:08
Avg per meeting
2:40
Segments
1711

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Mayor Cherie Wood on the recordAI-generated · 6 meetings

Mayor Cherie Wood has consistently focused on organizational efficiency and fiscal responsibility, recently proposing a $121 million budget that necessitates a 33% property tax increase to support public safety salaries. She has actively restructured municipal departments, notably separating the communications division from the Neighborhoods Department to streamline operations. Additionally, Mayor Wood has prioritized long-term city development, successfully closing downtown bonds that secured extra funding, while simultaneously fostering civic engagement through local philanthropic campaigns and community initiatives.

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Top issues during term (1)(Business Jobs)

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In the news (10)

South Salt Lake Journal

Cottonwood baseball hires its third head coach in five years Nine-year Major League Baseball veteran George Sherrill takes over as head coach after serving as an assistant last year. Read More »

South Salt Lake Journal

Longtime and recently retired Cottonwood Athletic Director Greg Southwick dies at age 61 Southwick passed away unexpectedly in a Cedar City hospital in early February.

South Salt Lake Journal

Cottonwood boys soccer

South Salt Lake Journal

For Cottonwood boys hoops, a turbulent season is capped off by a repeat Region 10 title Colts go unbeaten over the final month to ride to their fourth straight league crown. Read More »

South Salt Lake Journal

Cottonwood Chaparrals drill team begins their pursuit of a spot at state Team has high hopes for this year. Read More »

South Salt Lake Journal

At Cottonwood girls volleyball, it feels like the time is now to make the leap Along with a handful of transfers, the Colts will be fielding a group of 10 juniors and seniors for the 2026-27 season. Read More »

South Salt Lake Journal

Cottonwood High thespians raise the curtain to ‘break the mold’ The award-winning theatre department blends classics, comedy and competition for a season celebrating courage, authenticity and community. Read More »

South Salt Lake Journal

Cottonwood High refreshes campus, sets ambitious academic goals Fifty-six-year-old school is starting the year with a new look and a renewed focus on its ABCs — academics, belonging and community Read More »

larkinmortuary.comOct 4, 2026

DeAnne "Dee" Smith Wood — Obituary

FOX 13Jun 26, 2026

Families in Beaver are doing what they can for crews fighting Cottonwood Fire