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 (8)(Public Safety)
Police Use of Force Training
Participation in ABLE training involves staff time and ongoing certification costs, aimed at reducing future liability and legal payouts.
Police Pursuit Policy
The cost of the independent audit is currently unspecified.
public safety incident
Expect potential costs related to emergency response deployment and possible long-term infrastructure repairs for the facility.
Jordan River Trail Safety
The project will add new properties to the tax roll, which will help fund public safety services.
public safety and community support
Costs for training or travel are covered by city funds.
Public Employee Labor Rights
The long-term impact on employee benefits and city labor costs remains to be seen.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Wood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.