District 2 Council Member· 2024-2027
Corey Thomas
South Salt Lake
About
Corey Thomas's platform centers on public safety and urban infrastructure, with a specific focus on pedestrian safety and traffic mitigation. His legislative priorities are driven by addressing immediate community hazards, particularly around high-traffic areas and local service centers.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureCorey Thomas has advocated for infrastructure improvements, specifically calling for upgrades to city crosswalks.
- public-safetyThomas has pushed for safety improvements in the vicinity of the South Salt Lake homeless center following a series of fatal crashes.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 1:51
- Avg per meeting
- 0:22
- Segments
- 31
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Top issues during term (20)
Salt Lake County Budget and Regional Services Overview
Involves discussion of the county's $1.5 billion net operating budget and property tax administration across municipalities.
Planning Commission Appointments
None.
Home Occupation Standards
No direct financial impact on the city budget.
Downtown Housing and Transit Reinvestment
Generated nearly $1 million in additional project funds due to a drop in interest rates.
Sewer Utility and EPA Compliance Fee Adjustments
Directly impacts utility rates and capital improvement reserve funding requirements for the sewer system.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Authorizes agency expenditures and revenue allocations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Flock Camera System Privacy
No direct financial impact reported.
Body Art Zoning Regulations
None anticipated for the city budget beyond standard administrative review costs.
VA Clinic Traffic Impact
The city will receive $500,000 in county funds for infrastructure projects.
Electronic Message Center Regulations
The applicant will bear the cost of the sign installation and required dimming technology.
Property Tax Increase
Generates an additional $1,839,537 per year in property tax revenue for the city.
Police Use of Force Training
Participation in ABLE training involves staff time and ongoing certification costs, aimed at reducing future liability and legal payouts.
Transportation Utility Fund (TUF) Fees
Adds hundreds or thousands of dollars in monthly fees for local commercial property owners.
Public Participation in Redevelopment
The rezoning is intended to assist with the property's financial purposes.
Solid Waste and Recycling Fee CPI Adjustments
Household waste fees will increase from $14.29 to $14.76 per month, and glass recycling from $8.25 to $8.50.
Storm Drainage Infrastructure
Directs future capital improvement funding for city stormwater management.
Landscape Ordinance Overhaul
Developers may face increased upfront costs for stamped landscape architect drawings and soil cells, balanced by savings from smaller required plant sizes.
Large Vehicle Parking and Idling Regulations
Negligible fiscal impact, primarily involving enforcement and signage costs.
Municipal Code and Land Use Amendments
Potential adjustments to administrative enforcement fees and municipal operational procedures.
South Salt Lake Arts Fiscal Year 2027 Strategic Plan
Operational funding relies on existing city budgets and external grants.
Moved or seconded (10)
Motions Thomas 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.
- secondedpassed2026-08-11
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- movedpassed2026-08-11
Council Member Thomas made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- secondedpassed2026-08-11
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- movedpassed 4-32026-08-11
Council Member Thomas made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-11
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- secondedpassed2026-05-27
Director Williams made a motion to approve the Resolution for the Participation Agreement.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-13
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to approve the Ordinance for the tentative budget.
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-13
Council Member Thomas made a motion to Adjourn.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-01-14
Director Williams moved to approve these minutes.
- seconded2026-01-14
Report of the Executive Director/Economic Development Director Approval of Minutes December 10, 2025, Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (240)
Recorded while Thomas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September Meeting Minutes
Motion to Enter Closed Meeting
Adjournment
Roll Call and Adoption of Minutes
Approval of August 20, 2026 Work Meeting Minutes
Approval of August 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Conditional Use Permit for Zions Bank EMC Sign
Conditional Use Permit for In-Home Child Care at 287 East Cordelia Avenue
Text Amendment Recommendation for Body Art Establishments
Approval of Minutes
Resolution on River Trail Station Area Plan Impracticability
Household Waste and Recyclable Waste Container Fees
Sewer and Industrial Waste Utility Fees
Stormwater Enforcement Fines (New Business Item 1)
Administrative Law Judge Procedures (New Business Item 2)
Approve Meeting Minutes with Corrections
Enter Closed Session
Adjourn Meeting
Move Sewer Utility Fee Ordinance to Next Meeting
Move Waste and Recycling Fee Ordinance to Next Meeting
Voting record (163)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the minutes listed above.
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Resolution.
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
Council Member deWolfe made a motion to move the item as Unfinished Business to the next meeting.
Council Member Williams made a motion to move the item as Unfinished Business to the next meeting.
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to Adjourn.
Station Area Plan Impracticability Resolution
Household and Recyclable Waste Container Fee Ordinance
Sewer and Industrial Waste Utility Fee Ordinance
Storm Water Enforcement Fees Ordinance Postponed
Administrative Hearings Chapter 2.22 Update Postponed
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