Mayor· 2022–2026
David Young
Orem City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 6:07:22
- Avg per meeting
- 36:44
- Segments
- 6596
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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.
Short-Term Rental Regulation
Operators will face licensing fees and potential costs associated with parking improvements and background checks.
Commercial Development Growth
Private investment in industrial property improvements.
Safe Routes to School Infrastructure
Infrastructure improvements like pedestrian signals require joint city-district funding and state grants.
FY 2025-2026 Municipal Budget
The budget includes a $17 million increase in revenues to support city operations and capital projects.
Timpanogos School District Formation and Operations
The sale provides cash flow for the school district's CTE program to fund future student projects.
School Funding and Legislative Issues
The sale proceeds support the district's Career and Technical Education program.
Residential Rental Dwelling License Exemption
Licensing and inspection fees would generate revenue for the city while imposing operational costs on landlords.
General Plan Redevelopment Strategy
Potential financial impacts on commercial landowners from street design requirements and right-of-way dedications.
Southwest Orem Development and Infrastructure
The project will add four new residential lots to the city's tax base.
Neighborhood Meeting Policy
Potential future costs for new notification technology or staff time.
Sunflower Dunes Subdivision Access
The project will allow for the development of four new residential lots.
Infrastructure Upgrade
The exemption is expected to reduce overall project costs by shortening the construction timeline.
HeArt of Downtown Development
The project will require future capital investment for public space infrastructure.
myOrem Digital Portal
The platform includes a new, more secure payment processor.
Water and Sewer Line Responsibility
The city noted concerns regarding potential unfunded mandates associated with this state requirement.
Residential Building Height Text Amendment
Unknown at this time.
financial disclosures ordinance
There is no direct financial impact on the city budget.
Healthy Orem Initiative
The program utilizes existing resources and partnerships to keep costs low.
Decisions during term (104)
Recorded while Young was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Cove Estates Plat J Plat Amendment
Rolling Sand Plat A Preliminary Plat
Orchard Grove ASH Site Plan
Consent Agenda Approval
FY 2025 Independent Financial Audit
Rezone for 1750 South Geneva Road
Text Amendment for PD-36 (Padel Gym)
Rezone for 575 E 1000 South from R8 to PD-34 (Home Depot)
General Plan Update Water and Preservation Elements
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Approval of Minutes
Pearson Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Approval of Consent Agenda
Certification of 2025 Municipal General Election
Approval of FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Consent Agenda Approval
Johnson Farms Zoning Map Amendment Recommendation
Padel Den Text Amendment Recommendation
Maag Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval
Consent Agenda
Voting record (93)
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Rezone for 575 E 1000 South from R8 to PD-34 (Home Depot)
Supported the rezone as a good compromise incorporating resident protections.
Mr. Macdonald moved to accept by ordinance the rezone for 575 E 1000 South from R8 to PD-34.
Mr. Spencer moved to refer this back to the Planning Commission for a development agreement.
Mr. Spencer moved to approve, by resolution, the completed independent audit performed by Larson & Company, PC.
Mr. Killpack moved to adjourn to a meeting of the Orem Redevelopment Agency (RDA)
Mr. Spencer moved to approve the consent items.
move to approve by ordinance the text amendment for PD-36
Ms. Millett moved to approve by ordinance the general plan update for water and preservation elements.
Mr. Macdonald moved to approve the RDA minutes for June 1, 2025
Approval of Consent Agenda
Certification of 2025 Municipal General Election
Approval of FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Ms. Millett moved to approve the consent items.
Ms. Millett moved to accept and certify the 2025 City Of Orem Election.
Mr. Macdonald moved to accept by resolution the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments.
M. Macdonald moved to adjourn
Denial of Text Amendment to Article 22-21 (Multi-Family Special Exceptions)
Stated that approving more density is a road to nowhere that creates more traffic and crowds, and residents have made it clear they want to protect neighborhood quality of life.