Lars Nordfelt
Council Member, At-large, West Valley City
Office held
| Council Member, At-large | West Valley City | Source |
Background
Lars Nordfelt serves on the West Valley City Council at large. His city biography lists a bachelor's degree in mathematics teaching from Weber State University and a master's in mathematics from Brigham Young University, 17 years teaching math, and a term as president of the Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
In the news
- Politics
West Valley City's fiscal 2025 audit lists no findings after an earlier budget overrun
The auditor's supplementary reports for fiscal 2025 list no current findings. The previous year's report found that a park impact fee fund spent $142,992 more than budgeted, and a fiscal 2022 finding involved a $252,261 overrun in an arts foundation fund.
- Politics
West Valley City raises the limit for purchases made without council approval to $70,000
The council voted 5-0 on June 9, 2026, to raise the city's small-purchase threshold from $30,000 to $70,000. Purchases in that range no longer need council approval if they are budgeted and approved in advance by a department head and the city manager.
- Politics
West Valley City Council adopts fiscal 2027 budget with property tax increase, 6-1
The council approved Resolution 26-89 on Aug. 11, 2026, after a public hearing on a property tax increase. City officials described about $1.9 million in added property tax revenue for new firefighter positions and pay increases. Councilmember Tom Huynh voted no.