District 5 Council Member· 2023–2026
Paul Sanchez
South Salt Lake
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 7:42
- Avg per meeting
- 1:17
- Segments
- 83
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
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.
VA Clinic Traffic Impact
The city will receive $500,000 in county funds for infrastructure projects.
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.
Storm Drainage Infrastructure
Directs future capital improvement funding for city stormwater management.
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.
emergency road closure
You'll likely lose time and burn extra gas sitting in the inevitable detour traffic.
Police Pursuit Policy
The cost of the independent audit is currently unspecified.
Jordan River Trail Restoration
The city will transfer $10,000 to the county as a matching grant.
Jordan River Trail Safety
The project will add new properties to the tax roll, which will help fund public safety services.
E-bike and Scooter Enforcement
None discussed.
Maxwell Lane Construction
The city is providing free trees to residents in the area to help mitigate the impact.
public safety and community support
Costs for training or travel are covered by city funds.
Homelessness Mitigation Funding
The ordinance is intended to help the city maintain public property and potentially secure state funding.
Decisions during term (230)
Recorded while Sanchez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice Chairperson
Approval of November 6, 2025 Minutes
Approval of December 4, 2025 Work Minutes
Conditional Use Permit for Desi Home Salon
Recommendation for Title 17 Code Amendments
Approval of December 10, 2025 RDA Meeting Minutes
Election of 2026 RDA Chair and Vice-Chair
Approval of December 10th Regular Meeting Minutes
Resolution Adopting Wastewater Collection System Master Plan
Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Chapters 12.30 and 13.74
Election of 2026 Council Chair
Election of 2026 Council Vice Chair
Approval of December 1st Meeting Minutes
Election of Chair
Election of Vice Chair
Election of NAICOL Representative
Motion to enter closed session
Approval of Minutes
Approval of 2026 RDA Meeting Schedule
Voting record (26)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Director Williams moved to approve these minutes.
Director Mitchell made a motion to adjourn.
Stormwater Ordinance Amendments
Civilian Review Board Appointment
Transportation Utility Fee Ordinance
Transportation Utility Fee Rate Schedule
Police Department Fee Amendment
General Fee Schedule Amendment
City Recorder Fee Amendment
Moderate Income Housing Plan Update
Fire Department Pumper Lease
City Facility Overlay Ordinance
Zoning Map Amendment (3291 South 900 West)
Commercial Neighborhood District Amendment
Vacation of Burton Place Subdivision Portion
Appointment of Kevin Miller to Civilian Review Board
Issuance of $30M Tax Increment Bonds and Interlocal Agreement Amendment
The member stated they were unsure what they were voting on.