City Council Member· 2024-2028
Chris Killpack
Orem City
About
Chris Killpack's platform focused on addressing key municipal issues including urban growth, transportation infrastructure, and the management of the CARE tax. His campaign was characterized by active participation in public forums to engage with Orem residents on these policy priorities.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentChris Killpack participated in public forums to address his positions on city growth, transportation, and the CARE tax.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 56:25
- Avg per meeting
- 2:15
- Segments
- 885
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Voice summary
City Council Member Chris Killpack on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncilmember Chris Killpack has consistently prioritized the preservation of single-family neighborhood character through his advocacy for tiered, restrictive regulations on short-term rentals, including occupancy limits and strict off-street parking requirements. His tenure has been marked by a focus on municipal fiscal responsibility and administrative oversight, evidenced by his support for CARE tax awards, the Redevelopment Agency's budget, and transparent processes for planning commission appointments. Additionally, Killpack has actively engaged in legislative housekeeping and property management, frequently participating in closed sessions regarding litigation and land acquisition while maintaining a steady commitment to addressing traffic and public safety concerns related to new development projects.
Top issues during term (20)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
None anticipated from administrative definition updates.
Regional Transportation Planning
Implementation will be guided by future capital improvement program budgeting.
Commercial Signage Regulations
Minor private investment in commercial signage beautification.
Central Utah 911 Dispatch Transition
Costs and administrative resources will shift as part of the transition to the regional Central Utah 911 system.
Safe Routes to School Infrastructure
Implementation costs will be factored into upcoming public works budgets.
short-term rental regulations
Potential impact on tourism lodging tax revenues and administrative enforcement costs.
Vesper Amphitheater Opposition
Local homeowners dodged potential property value disruptions from heavy concert traffic and noise.
Neighborhood Code Enforcement
Negligible financial impact on the city budget, primarily affecting enforcement staff time and resident compliance costs.
Wolverine Rezone
Property value and tax generation adjustments dependent on industrial use classification.
Site Plan Review for Center for Women and Children in Crisis
Private investment by the applicant to construct a multi-phase support campus.
Industrial Zone Map Amendment at 1075 South 1675 West
Potential long-term shifts in commercial and industrial property tax generation.
Commercial Development Growth
Private investment in industrial property improvements.
Lakeview Parkway Expansion
The project relies on $14.7 million in MAG funding with total estimated costs exceeding $20 million.
University Place Redevelopment & CDA Performance
Tax increment financing reimburses verified developer infrastructure investments up to approved benchmark caps.
Water Connection and Utility Account Code Amendments
Improves municipal utility collection rates by placing financial accountability directly on property owners.
Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADU) Regulations
Property owners will incur private construction and permitting costs to build or retrofit qualifying detached dwelling units.
Safe Routes to School Infrastructure
Infrastructure improvements like pedestrian signals require joint city-district funding and state grants.
Emergency Preparedness
The program has generated $1.4 million in revenue, which is used to fund equipment like new fire engines.
Moved or seconded (36)
Motions Killpack personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Millett moved to adjourn to a meeting of the Orem Redevelopment Agency
- secondedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Gale moved to adjourn to the regular session, seconded by Mr. Killpack.
- movedpassed2026-06-23
Mr. Killpack moved to approve the Municipal Building Authority meeting minutes from June 10, 2025
- movedpassed2026-06-23
Mr. Killpack moved to adjourn
- secondedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Gale moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Mr. Killpack.
- movedpassed2026-06-23
Mr. Killpack moved to approve amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget as presented in Exhibit 'A'
- movedpassed2026-06-23
CDBG 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-23
Mr.Killpack moved to adjourn to a meeting of the Orem Special Service Lighting District
- secondedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Millett moved to approve and adopt the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget of the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Orem as presented in exhibit 'A'
- movedpassed2026-06-09
URS Tier 2 Hybrid Employees Contribution Rate Pick-Up
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Mr. Lambson moved to to approve and adopt the fiscal year 2026 2027 tentative budget, as shown in Exhibit A, which will serve as the city's interim budget, beginning July 1, 2026 a…
- movedpassed2026-02-24
Mr. Killpack moved to adjourn to a closed meeting in the Summit conference room to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character or professional competence of an…
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
approve the FY 2025-2026 budget as shown in Exhibit “A” as presented
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Ms. Muhlestein moved to approve consent items
- movedpassed2026-02-24
adjourn to a closed meeting in the Summit conference room to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character or professional competence of an individual; the purch…
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Rezone for 1750 South Geneva Road
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-13
Adjourn to Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
approve consent items 9.2-9.4
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
Mr. Spencer moved to approve the consent items.
- seconded2025-12-09
Mr. Macdonald formally moved to approve the ordinance, and Mr. Killpack seconded the motion.
Decisions during term (217)
Recorded while Killpack was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Sign Ordinance Text Amendment (Section 14-4-2)
Approval of Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Definitions Update
Continuation of Zone Change for 1075 South 1675 West
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approval of September 16, 2026 Minutes
Vice Chair Election
Site Plan - Center for Women and Children in Crisis
Minutes from the September 16th 2026 Meeting
Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) Ordinance
APPOINTMENT - Cultural Arts Advisory Commission Brandon Jeppson
APPOINTMENT - Library Advisory Commission Diane Wanamaker
ADJOURN
Approval of Consent Agenda
Condominiumization - Shelly Lane
Wolverine Rezone Recommendation
Hale Center Text Amendment Continuance
Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes for August 5th, 2026
Voting record (208)
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