Council Member· 2014–2026
Tom Macdonald
Orem City
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- 0:07
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
FY 2025-2026 Municipal Budget
The budget includes a $17 million increase in revenues to support city operations and capital projects.
School Funding and Legislative Issues
The sale proceeds support the district's Career and Technical Education program.
financial disclosures ordinance
There is no direct financial impact on the city budget.
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 (36)
Motions Macdonald 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.
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Mr. Macdonald moved to approve the RDA minutes for June 1, 2025
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
move to approve by ordinance the text amendment for PD-36
- moved2025-12-09
Mr. Macdonald formally moved to approve the ordinance, and Mr. Killpack seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Rezone for 1750 South Geneva Road
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-18
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION - FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments Presenter: Brandon C. Nelson, CPA, Finance Director I move to approve or deny, by resolution, the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Ms. Millett moved to accept and certify the 2025 City Of Orem Election.
- secondedfailed2025-09-23
Denial of Text Amendment to Article 22-21
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-09-09
move to adjourn to the Summit conference room to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character or professional competence of an individual; or the purchase or le…
- secondedpassed 7-02025-08-26
approve the consent items
- movedpassed 7-02025-08-26
Certification of 2025 Municipal Primary Election
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-07-08
approve, by ordinance, amending article 22-5-3(A) and the zoning map of the City of Orem by rezoning the properties located generally at 134 East 1200 South and 110 East 1200 South…
- movedpassed 6-02025-07-08
adjourn
- movedpassed2025-07-08
adjourn to a closed session in the City Council Conference room to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character or professional competence of an individual; or …
- movedpassed2025-06-24
Mr. Macdonald moved to approve the consent items.
- moved2025-06-24
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - Budget Amendment Presenter: Brandon Nelson, CPA, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-27
approve CDBG projected use of funds for fiscal year 2025-2026
- movedpassed2025-05-27
adjourn to a closed session in the Summit conference room, to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the character or professional competence of an individual; or the p…
- secondedpassed 7-02025-05-13
Mr. Killpack moved to approve CDBG projected use of funds for fiscal year 2025-2026.
- secondedpassed2025-05-13
Mr. Spencer moved to approve, by ordinance, amending article 22-5-3(A) and the zoning map of the City of Orem by rezoning the properties located generally at 134 East 1200 South an…
- movedpassed 4-32025-05-13
Mr. Macdonald moved to approve amending article 22-5-3(A) and the zoning map of the City of Orem by rezoning the property located at 710 West 2000 South from the OS5 zone to the R8…
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Macdonald was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Approval of FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Budget
RDA FY 2025-2026 Budget Adoption and FY 2024-2025 Amendment
Special Service Lighting District (SSLD) FY 2025-2026 Budget Adoption
Amend Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
Amendment of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
Voting record (6)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.