City Council Member· 2024-2028

Jenn Gale

Orem City

About

Jenn Gale's platform focused on addressing the challenges of rapid growth and infrastructure development in Orem. Her campaign priorities centered on navigating complex municipal issues such as transportation planning and the utilization of the CARE tax to support city services.

Contact

✉ jgale@orem.gov ☎ 801-368-3852

Campaign promises (2)

development
Jenn Gale has participated in public discussions regarding the management of city growth and development strategies.
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infrastructure
Gale has engaged in policy debates concerning the city's transportation infrastructure and the implementation of the CARE tax.
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At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 28
Total speaking time: 1:30:57
Avg per meeting: 3:15
Segments: 1748

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Voice summary

City Council Member Jenn Gale on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetings

Council Member Jenn Gale has consistently focused on balancing community development and infrastructure needs with housing affordability and neighborhood preservation. She is highly engaged in the regulation of short-term rentals and zoning amendments, frequently advocating for flexible, impact-mitigating policies that avoid unnecessary financial burdens on residents. Additionally, Gale has actively participated in oversight of city committee appointments, emergency preparedness, and urban planning initiatives, consistently prioritizing clear, enforceable regulations over overly restrictive mandates.

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Top issues during term (6)(Budget)

critical↓Jun 2025[7]

FY 2025-2026 Municipal Budget

The budget includes a $17 million increase in revenues to support city operations and capital projects.

medium↓Jan 2025[6]

School Funding and Legislative Issues

The sale proceeds support the district's Career and Technical Education program.

critical↓Feb 2026[3]

Budget Amendments

This move makes $350,000 available for new city infrastructure projects.

high↓Jul 2025[1]

financial disclosures ordinance

There is no direct financial impact on the city budget.

critical↓Apr 2026[1]

General Fund Sustainability

The city is facing inflationary pressures of approximately 3.3% on general costs and higher for specific operational needs.

critical↓Nov 2025[1]

Impact Fees Discussion

The proposed maximum fees could increase the cost for a single-family home from approximately $12,000 to $35,000.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Gale 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
Mr. Lambson moved to approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget of the Special Service Lighting District of the City of Orem as presented in Exhibit 'A'
movedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Gale moved to adjourn to the regular session, seconded by Mr. Killpack.
secondedpassed2026-06-23
Mr. Killpack moved to approve the Municipal Building Authority meeting minutes from June 10, 2025
secondedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Millett moved to approve the Orem Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes from May 12, 2026
secondedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Millett moved to approve the Special Service Lighting District minutes from May 12, 2026
secondedpassed2026-06-23
Mr. Killpack moved to adjourn
movedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Gale moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Mr. Killpack.
movedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Gale moved to approve, by ordinance, amending Appendix a of the Orem City Code to include Standard Land Use #6231 “Beauty & Barbershops” and Standard Use Land code #6236 “Tatto…
secondedpassed2026-06-23
Ms. Muhlestein moved to adjourn to a meeting of the Orem Special Service Lighting District
secondedpassed2026-06-23
Mr.Killpack moved to adjourn to a meeting of the Orem Special Service Lighting District
movedpassed2026-06-09
that the City Council of the City of Orem enact the compensation increases for specific city officers as contained in Exhibit A and adopt these compensation adjustments as part of …
secondedpassed2026-04-14
adjourn
secondedpassed2026-02-24
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
DISCUSSION — Planning Commission Appointment Process (30 min) (4:30 PM)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Text Amendment: PD-34 Zone Wall Heights and Landscaping
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-02-10
Ms. Gale moved to approve consent items
movedpassed2026-01-27
Adjourn to Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-01-27
Ms. Gale moved to approve consent items
secondedpassed2026-01-13
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2025
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-12-09
Mr. Macdonald moved to approve the RDA minutes for June 1, 2025