Ernie John
About
Ernie John's platform centers on utilizing his specialized background in water management to guide city policy and infrastructure development. His campaign prioritized technical expertise as a key asset for effective governance in American Fork.
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Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureErnie John campaigned on leveraging his professional expertise in water management to address city infrastructure needs.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 1:57:20
- Avg per meeting
- 3:27
- Segments
- 2017
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Top issues during term (20)
Residential Accessory Structure Standards
Property owners constructing detached ADUs will incur significant construction costs, while the city evaluates potential future impact fees and utility connection requirements.
Property Zoning Appeals
Impacts long-term housing density and commercial development obligations in the project area.
Storm Drain Infrastructure Update
Maintains compliance with state environmental regulations, avoiding potential fines.
Property Tax Increase
Involves ongoing general fund operations and a proposed property tax increase scheduled for public hearing in August.
Silver Fox Office Commercial Site Plan
Private commercial investment in a 3,527 square foot office building.
police misconduct
Potential costs could rise if the city faces legal battles or has to fund independent investigations into the police department.
Performance Guarantee Code Text Amendment
Ensures developers bear the financial responsibility for completing infrastructure rather than leaving taxpayers to cover unfinished work.
Park Strip Ordinance Accessibility
Property owners may incur costs if required to adjust landscaping to meet new park strip standards.
Chipman and Stake Center Annexation
None.
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Planning
Establishes the tentative financial framework and spending plan for the Building Authority.
General Plan Update & Commercial/Residential Overlays
Total project cost of $222,000, with American Fork City contributing $22,000 and MAG funding the remainder.
Sidewalk Maintenance Frontage Responsibilities
Shifts sidewalk maintenance and snow removal burdens and potential liability from the city to individual property owners.
700 West Parking Restrictions
Potential future costs if road widening or alternative paving solutions are pursued.
Cemetery Expansion
Future capital expenditures will be required for land acquisition and grounds development.
Veteran's Day Program Planning
Minor operational costs covered under the existing parks and cemetery budget.
Industrial and Commercial Expansion
The conversion may affect property tax assessments for the individual units.
Police Department Oversight
No direct financial impact was discussed.
Committee Membership and Governance
Library Policy and Administrative Updates
Operational impacts are expected to align with existing library administrative budgets.
620 South Annexation
Unknown at this preliminary annexation stage.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions John 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.
- movedpassed2026-01-05
to adjourn the meeting
- movedpassed2025-12-09
approve the American Fork Betterment Agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for work on Project F-LC49(203) BFP: American Fork City Bridge Replacements
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
Council Member Hunter moved to enter into a closed meeting at 9:15 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
adopt Ordinance No. 2025-12-32 creating Section 15.04.011 and 15.14.015 relating to the adoption of the 2006 Wildland Urban Interface areas
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Council Member John moved to adjourn as American Fork City Council and convene as the Board of Trustees of the Local Building Authority.
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
award the Dixie Well Engineering Project in the amount of $377,261.00 to the highest scored proposer, Bowen Collins and Associates and approve the design contract as presented in a…
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Council Member John moved to reconvene as City Council at 8:36 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Convene as Board of Canvassers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Certify 2025 Municipal General Election Results
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-11
Council Member John motioned to adjourn the meeting
- secondedpassed2025-11-11
Rocky Mountain Power Easement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-28
Council Member Taylor moved to approve the common consent agenda.
- secondedpassed2025-10-28
Enter into Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Award of Caveman Blvd Traffic Signal Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Revision to Master Services Agreement for JUB Engineers, Inc.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Council Member John moved to adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed2025-10-14
Vacation of Public Right-of-Way at 350 South 900 West
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-30
adjourn the meeting
- movedpassed2025-09-23
Approval to Enter Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-23
Approval to Enter Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (254)
Recorded while John was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Fraud Risk Assessment
UDOT Master Services Agreement for FR2X
Crack Seal 2027 Contract Award
Upper PI Pond Joint Repair Project Award
Timpview Logistics Industrial Project Notice Release
UDOT Pony Express Parkway Agreement Tabled
Resolution of Intent to Sell Real Property at 687 South Auto Mall Drive
Resolution of Intent to Sell Real Property at 163 South 300 West
Closed Session for Real Property and Litigation
Approval of the September 8, 2026, city council minutes.
Approval of the September 22, 2026, city council minutes.
Approval of Common Consent Agenda
Resolution Approving Fiscal Year Budget Amendments
Water Banking Agreement with Deer Park Development LLC
Ordinance Regulating Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
Ordinance Clarifying Sidewalk Maintenance Responsibilities
Purchase Order for Temporary Station 53 Steel
Entering Closed Session
Ratification of city payments (September 2, to September 15, 2026) and approval of purchase requests over $50,000.
Voting record (525)
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