With few contested races occurring locally in Sandy, attention was drawn to two races for the Sandy Fire District board during the May 2023 Special District Election.
After early returns came in at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, incumbent Andrew Brian held a lead with 80.26% of votes for Position No. 1 on the Sandy Fire District's Board of Directors. Trailing was Jeremy L. Parker with 19.35%. The position is a four-year term.Â
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