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 (5)(Environment)
Urban Forest Preservation
Soil cell systems cost approximately $30,000 per tree.
Water Conservation
The update serves as guidance and does not immediately change municipal code or require new spending.
Jordan River Trail Restoration
The city will transfer $10,000 to the county as a matching grant.
Air Quality Monitoring
The project is a student-led initiative with potential for community-wide health benefits.
water quality
Residents will see a 20% increase in water rates starting in the next fiscal year.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Wood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.