Mayor· 2024-2027
Cherie Wood
South Salt Lake
About
Mayor Cherie Wood's platform focuses on administrative oversight and institutional stability, particularly regarding the management and morale of the city's police department. Her recent efforts have centered on responding to internal audits and addressing organizational challenges within city services.
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Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyMayor Wood committed to creating an action plan to address low morale within the police force following an audit.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 57
- Total speaking time
- 2:32:08
- Avg per meeting
- 2:40
- Segments
- 1711
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Voice summary
Mayor Cherie Wood on the recordAI-generated · 6 meetingsMayor Cherie Wood has consistently focused on organizational efficiency and fiscal responsibility, recently proposing a $121 million budget that necessitates a 33% property tax increase to support public safety salaries. She has actively restructured municipal departments, notably separating the communications division from the Neighborhoods Department to streamline operations. Additionally, Mayor Wood has prioritized long-term city development, successfully closing downtown bonds that secured extra funding, while simultaneously fostering civic engagement through local philanthropic campaigns and community initiatives.
Top issues during term (1)(Budget)
Decisions during term (19)
Recorded while Wood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Lease Debt Service Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Capital Improvements Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Public Works Campus Construction Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Water Utility Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Wastewater Utility Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Solid Waste Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Stormwater Utility Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Insurance Reserve Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Transportation Utility Fund Budget FY 2026-2027
Approval of 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Adoption of 2026-2027 Interim General Fund Budget
Adoption of 2026-2027 Interim Public Safety Service Fund Budget
Adoption of RDA Budget for FY 2026-2027
Resolution to Adopt RDA Budget
Tentative Budget Adoption (FY 2026/2027)
Budget Amendment Adoption
Budget Amendments
Voting record (0)(Budget)
No votes found matching Budget.