Former mayor Randy Fitts is among those in the running - at least for now. He is Holladay's city manager, and his son, Casey, was elected to South Salt Lake's City Council last November.
Father and son acknowledge that their serving on the same municipal body could be problematic.
"He's not so much interested in filling the seat as he is with having an opportunity to share some ideas and get others to apply," Casey said of his father's motivation. "He could serve the community quite well, but it could also affect how the council is perceived."
On Monday, Randy Fitts said he tossed his name into the mix for a couple of reasons.
For one, he sees South Salt Lake - a small city facing some major metropolitan challenges - on the verge of big change and in need of direction.
"I believe my experience could benefit the city," he said.
He also hoped his applying for the slot would encourage others to do the same. And at this point, he said he doubts he has enough time to devote to the commitment.
"I haven't made a decision to withdraw, but I am considering it," said the senior Fitts.
Former Councilman Boyd Marshall also applied, along with current Planning Commission members Francis Lilly and Herbert Goldhardt, and former Planning Commissioner Lloyd Anderson.
Geri Miller is the lone female applicant. James Fleming also seeks to fill the slot; its term will expire at the end of 2007.
On Sept. 6, council members will vote twice - first, to narrow the field of applicants to the top two vote-getters and second, to choose between the final two.
Should his father be one of those, Casey Fitts said he would abstain from the final vote.
Councilman Shane Siwik said it's possible the second vote could end in deadlock - split 3-3 between the Council's current six members. Then a roll of the dice or the drawing of straws would determine who serves out the remaining 15 months of Sitake's term.
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What happens next
7 p.m. Wednesday: City Council interviews current applicants for vacant council seat.
5 p.m. Thursday: deadline to apply.
Sept. 6: City Council will interview any remaining applicants and select new member.
