After nearly two decades of serving the city of Saratoga Springs, Mayor Jim Miller says he will not make another run for the seat in the upcoming November municipal election.

In an announcement Wednesday on his social media page, Miller revealed that neither he nor City Council member Stephen Willden are seeking reelection, as both of their terms will end in January 2026.

The pair have a combined 28 years of service under their belts of guiding the growth and economic development in Saratoga Springs.

Miller took the mayoral post in January 2014. He spent the four years prior to that on the City Council.

Willden became a member of the City Council that same year after spending five years as a member on the city’s finance committee.

The two said they are proud of the strides the city has made during their time in leadership, noting infrastructure expansions, the investment in recreational spaces, attracting new businesses to Saratoga Springs and working with local and state leaders to secure funding for major road projects that will aid in the city’s growing population.

“None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our outstanding city staff. Their professionalism and commitment to serving Saratoga Springs have been vital to the progress we’ve made together,” a joint statement from Miller and Willden reads.

Courtesy Chris Carn via Facebook

With the November municipal election now less than six months away, Miller and Willden are officially endorsing City Council member Chris Carn, who has formally declared his candidacy for mayor of Saratoga Springs.

In a social media-issued press release, Carn said he pledges to draw on nearly a decade of public service. As a six year member on the City Council and having spent three years on the Planning Commission, Carn said he’s ready to steer “Utah’s fastest-growing city” through its next chapter.

“Saratoga Springs is at a pivotal moment,” Carn said in a statement. “With unprecedented growth and more on our doorstep, we need experienced, collaborative leadership that pairs big-picture vision with day-to-day stewardship. I’m ready to keep our roads moving, strengthen local businesses, and ensure every resident’s voice is heard in City Hall.”

Carn said his priorities, if elected, will focus on three key areas: transportation that keeps the city moving, a self-sustaining economy and putting the community’s needs first.

The general election will be held Nov. 4.