Council Member· 2014–2026
Tom Macdonald
Orem City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:07
- Avg per meeting
- 0:07
- Segments
- 3
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Top issues during term (12)(Governance)
planning commission changes
New faces on the planning commission could mean different development projects, impacting property values and city revenue.
mayoral candidate platform
Expect potential changes to housing costs and city spending on infrastructure projects.
official misconduct investigation
It's unclear if taxpayer money is on the line yet, but investigations like these can get expensive.
election results
These results could mean big changes for city spending and taxes down the line.
Mayoral endorsement
This endorsement doesn't directly impact your wallet, but it signals confidence in the mayor's leadership.
election integrity concerns
Who knows if this will cost taxpayers money yet, but it's definitely causing some political drama.
mayor investigation
Taxpayers could be on the hook if this retirement fund mess isn't sorted out properly.
Mayoral Election
No direct financial impact is mentioned, but elections always cost taxpayer money.
election integrity investigation
Right now, it's unclear if this whole investigation will cost taxpayers any extra dough.
mayor conduct
No direct financial impact is mentioned, but this drama could cost taxpayers if it leads to legal issues or damages the city's reputation.
city council election
Your tax dollars are on the line with these council seats, so pay attention to who you're voting for!
local elections
Your vote could impact city budgets and how your tax dollars are spent.
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 (0)
Recorded while Macdonald was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Governance.
Voting record (0)(Governance)
No votes found matching Governance.