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Millcreek’s Founding Mayor Jeff Silvestrini to Retire Nov. 10 as City Outlines Succession Timeline

Facing serious health diagnoses, the city's founding mayor is prioritizing health and family.

Overview

  • The city will accept applications for mayor from Sept. 30 through Oct. 14.
  • The City Council plans candidate interviews on Nov. 3, with a vote to select a replacement and a swearing-in set for Nov. 10; the appointee will serve the final two years of the term.
  • A public retirement reception is scheduled for Nov. 5 at Millcreek City Hall.
  • Silvestrini, 71, recently underwent two surgeries and was diagnosed with leukemia and a “hopefully benign” pancreatic tumor.
  • As Millcreek’s first mayor, he helped lead incorporation, launched the Millcreek Promise initiative, and served in regional leadership roles, including chairing the Central Wasatch Commission.