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 (11)(General)
Commercial Signage Regulations
Minor private investment in commercial signage beautification.
Vesper Amphitheater Opposition
Local homeowners dodged potential property value disruptions from heavy concert traffic and noise.
Wolverine Rezone
Property value and tax generation adjustments dependent on industrial use classification.
city governance
The cost of the recruitment process will be absorbed into the existing city budget.
General Plan Redevelopment Strategy
Potential financial impacts on commercial landowners from street design requirements and right-of-way dedications.
HeArt of Downtown Development
The project will require future capital investment for public space infrastructure.
oath of office
Taxpayer money will be managed by a new crew, so let's hope they're fiscally responsible!
air quality
Breathing dirty air could mean more doctor visits and higher healthcare costs for everyone.
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 (4)
Recorded while Killpack was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Recreation Centers General in PD-5 Zone
General Plan Update Water and Preservation Elements
Certification of 2025 Municipal General Election
General Plan Amendment - Chapter 9, Water Use and Preservation
Voting record (8)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.