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S.L. County Council member privately sought to have day care worker who decried closures disciplined

Text messages obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune offer a behind-the-scenes look at the fallout of a contentious public hearing.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake County Council member Aimee Winder Newton listens to public comments during a council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 in Salt Lake City. Text messages obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune showed that Winder Newton hoped a county day care employee would be disciplined for her remarks during the meeting.