Assistant City Manager Finn Kofoed Announces Retirement
After more than two decades of dedicated service to Eagle Mountain City, Assistant City Manager Fionnuala “Finn” Kofoed has announced her retirement. In July 2026, Kofoed will conclude a career that helped shape Eagle Mountain from its earliest years into one of Utah’s fastest-growing communities. Her retirement comes during a milestone year as Eagle Mountain City celebrates its 30th anniversary.
During the June 2 Eagle Mountain City Council meeting, City Manager Ben Reeves recognized Kofoed’s contributions and thanked her for her years of service to the City and its residents. Following his remarks, Kofoed addressed the Mayor, City Council, City staff and community members in attendance, receiving a standing ovation and round of applause.
Kofoed began her career with Eagle Mountain City in August 1999 during the community’s formative years. After a brief departure in 2004, she returned to the City in December 2007 and has faithfully served residents ever since. Throughout her tenure, she held several key leadership positions, including City Recorder, Administrative Services Director and, most recently, Assistant City Manager.
“Finn has been that foundation for Eagle Mountain,” Reeves said. “She possesses a depth of knowledge about this city, its history, its policies and its people that simply cannot be replaced. She has helped guide this community through tremendous growth, organizational change, countless elections, major projects and thousands of decisions that have shaped Eagle Mountain—the Eagle Mountain that we know today.”
As City Recorder, Kofoed played a critical role in preserving City records, administering elections and supporting transparent local government. Her work helped establish systems and processes that continue to serve residents today. Following her promotion to Assistant City Manager, she continued to support City operations, special projects and strategic initiatives across multiple departments.
Throughout her career, Kofoed was instrumental in many of the City’s most impactful projects and initiatives. Among her lasting contributions was her leadership and involvement in the establishment of the Pony Express Memorial Cemetery, creating a meaningful place for families to honor loved ones while preserving an important community asset for future generations. She also helped guide the City through periods of significant population growth and organizational development, ensuring that City services and operations evolved alongside the community.
Reeves noted that Kofoed’s influence extends far beyond the projects she helped complete.
“The true legacy of a public servant is found in the people they influence, the culture they create and the example they leave behind,” Reeves said. “Finn’s legacy will be reflected in the many employees she has mentored, the leaders she has supported and the high standard of service that she has modeled throughout her career.”
A longtime Eagle Mountain resident, Kofoed has witnessed the City’s remarkable transformation firsthand. During her remarks to the City Council, she reflected on the community’s growth and the people who made that progress possible.
“I’ve seen the city go from really nothing to what it is today, and it’s because of the heart of the employees and the residents within this community that we have been able to grow to a city of almost 80,000 people,” Kofoed said.
Kofoed and her husband were among the early residents who took a chance on the developing community, a decision she reflected on during her remarks.
“We were the first connection to city utilities, phone number one back in the day,” she said. “We came out and took a chance. We had no idea what we were getting into.”
She also expressed gratitude for the many relationships she built throughout her years of service.
“I value the friendships and the relationships that I have developed along the way and with those that I have worked with,” Kofoed said. “It’s been a privilege and an honor for me.”
On behalf of Eagle Mountain City, Mayor Jared Gray, the City Council, City staff, and residents, Reeves expressed appreciation for Kofoed’s leadership, friendship, and years of service to the community.
A public retirement celebration honoring both Kofoed and longtime City employee Laura Armintrout will be held at City Hall on Monday, June 8, from 4-5:30 p.m.