In November, Holladay residents in Council Districts 1 and 3 elected new representatives for the city council. David Sundwall was chosen to replace Councilmember Ty Brewer in District 1, after Brewer chose not to run for reelection. Natalie Bradley steps into the District 3 seat now that former councilmember Paul Fotheringham will serve as the city’s mayor.

Sundwall has lived in Holladay for 17 years with his wife, Kimberly, and their five children. He works as an attorney in the legal technology field and served on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee under Sen. Orrin Hatch. 

He’s grateful for the opportunity to serve the residents in his district and wants to make sure their voices are heard. 

“I want to give a big thank you to those who supported me and even those who may not have supported me,” Sundwall said. “I think I have an attitude of curiosity and humility, and I’m open to hearing people’s input about their concerns and what their priorities are. I hope to be responsive and open to their thoughts and suggestions.”

Priorities for his first year in office include learning processes and procedures, understanding what issues the city faces and diving into budgetary issues, including transparency and property taxes. He’s also concerned about the prevalence of temporary home rentals in the city and how it affects housing costs.

“I think a lot of people are concerned about trying to make Holladay more affordable,” he said. “It seems younger and growing families are being priced out and have to move somewhere else. They have to move out of the area or even out of the county. That’s been a big concern.”

Natalie Bradley is the new councilmember representing Holladay’s District 3. (Photo courtesy of Natalie Bradley)

Bradley is a former teacher and mother of five who has called Holladay home for nearly 13 years, alongside her husband, Christian. After serving on the Holladay Arts Council, working on the Cottonwood Council PTA Board and participating in the Salt Lake League of Women Voters, Bradley chose to run for office as a way to keep the city vibrant and family-friendly. 

She said serving District 3 is an honor, especially with its unique demographics. Located west of Highland Drive, the area has several apartment complexes and students attend Cottonwood High School instead of Olympus High. 

“It makes us a little different as a community,” Bradley said. “But it’s a good, close-knit community. There’s no place else we’d rather live. We have loved this town and are working to make it better, working to keep traditions alive and start new ones.”

Her priorities include growing community programs, helping people access city services and being responsive to her residents, both in and outside her district. She knows this first year will be a steep learning curve as she gets to know her fellow councilmembers and city staff, but she looks forward to engaging in the government process to build a strong foundation for Holladay’s future. 

“I’ve loved the people I’ve worked with and the people I met while working on the arts council,” Bradley said. “I love going to activities in the city and shining lights on some of the best of Holladay.”