Incumbent Heidi Franco appears to have won the mayoral seat in Heber City with 2,155 votes, or about 53%.
According to preliminary results released around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Franco seems to have won out over Heber City Councilor Scott Phillips, who received 1,891 votes, or almost 48%, by the end of Election Day.
Franco said Tuesday that she is excited about the chance to continue her work as mayor.
“Thank you, my Heber neighbors, for your trust and support,” Franco said. “I look forward to building a future we can afford and continuing to protect our quality of life.”
Franco said she ran for another term because there is still “more good to do.” After 12 years of serving in city government, Franco said she hopes to continue promoting communication, transparency and accountability in Heber City. Franco’s campaign promises include engaging locally with citizens, working toward traffic solutions, protecting open space and improving infrastructure.
Phillips, whose term ends at the end of the year, said Tuesday that serving on City Council has been “one of the most difficult things (he has) ever done” but “a great blessing in (his) life.”
“I thank Heber for allowing me to serve and wish Mayor Franco the best in her second term,” he said.
Heber City Council
Morgan Murdock appears to be the first-place finisher in the City Council election, according to preliminary results. Murdock received 2,010 votes, or about 27%.
Incumbent City Councilor Yvonne Barney received 2,001 votes, or about 27%, and appears almost certain to retain her seat.
Heber City voters eliminated Corey Noyes, who earned 1,760 votes, or 24%, and Nick Lopez, who received 1,687 votes, or 23%.
Murdock said he intends to focus on traffic on Main Street, affordable housing and responsible growth that doesn’t let developers shape Heber City’s future.
Barney promised she would focus on transportation, traffic and infrastructure while listening to community input and not being afraid to say “no” if necessary.
Countywide voter turnout was about 47%.
The results are preliminary. Formal results remain pending certification. There are several tight races anticipated countywide, and additional updates on results will be provided once available.