Council Member· 2014–2026
Tom Macdonald
Orem City
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Top issues during term (6)(Development)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
None anticipated from administrative definition updates.
Commercial Development Growth
Private investment in industrial property improvements.
Southwest Orem Development and Infrastructure
The project will add four new residential lots to the city's tax base.
Sunflower Dunes Subdivision Access
The project will allow for the development of four new residential lots.
Home Depot Development
The rezone would allow for the expansion of a commercial site, potentially increasing tax revenue for the city.
transit-oriented development
This could mean more foot traffic for local businesses and potentially boost property values in the area.
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 (1)
Recorded while Macdonald was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (4)(Development)
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