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Cottonwood Heights councilman dies at 65
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COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Cottonwood Heights Metropolis Councilman Doug Petersen, 65, handed away Thursday.
Petersen started his Metropolis Council time period in January 2020 and represented District 1. He died following a brief battle with most cancers.
“We’re heartbroken to be taught of Doug’s passing. He was an incredible individual, colleague and council member. We’ll sincerely miss our beloved good friend, who might make anybody snort at any second. We ship our condolences to his spouse, Cathy, their kids and grandchildren, and different relations,” mentioned Cottonwood Heights Mayor Mike Weichers in an announcement.
In a Fb put up, Weichers mentioned Petersen “had change into one in every of my closest mates and allies these previous 18 months.”
“Doug might make anybody snort at any second and was devoted to his constituents. There was nothing extra necessary to Doug, apart from his household, than serving to our neighborhood improve its high quality of life,” Weichers added.