Lee Perry
About
Lee Perry's platform centered on economic development through the approval of large-scale infrastructure projects, specifically a major data center campus. His reelection campaign was defined by this support, which ultimately became a point of significant controversy and a primary factor in his electoral defeat.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentSupported the development and approval of a large-scale data center campus in Box Elder County.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 44
- Total speaking time
- 4:10:00
- Avg per meeting
- 5:41
- Segments
- 5392
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Voice summary
District Seat B Council Member Lee Perry on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetingsCommissioner Lee Perry has demonstrated a consistent focus on administrative oversight, fiscal management, and the pragmatic application of land-use regulations. His record reveals a proactive approach to inter-agency coordination, frequently facilitating agreements related to public safety, water infrastructure, and transportation planning. Most notably, Perry engaged deeply with the MIDA data center project, where he balanced rigorous inquiries regarding environmental impacts and transparency with a firm commitment to establishing regulatory guardrails and protecting private property rights. Throughout his tenure, he has advocated for evidence-based decision-making, often prioritizing technical policy requirements and long-term county operations over public sentiment.
Top issues during term (20)
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Property owners may see increased rental income potential.
Agricultural Land Use
None explicitly quantified.
County-Wide Zoning Amendment for Unzoned Areas
Code adjustments affect property values, land development potential, and short-term rental economic opportunities.
economic development
The project is funded through a state grant.
County Contracts and Operational Leases
The RDA will pay an administrative fee of $30,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, with $5,000 specifically designated for high school career day scholarships.
Sheriff election
It's unclear how this election will impact county budgets, but new leadership could mean new spending priorities.
Rural Residential Rezoning
Expansion of residential property tax base and incremental demand for local services.
Public Facility Privacy
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Mental Health Service Transition
The transition involves significant Medicaid funding and potential costs associated with recidivism.
Agricultural Heritage Zone Implementation
The impact on tax revenue is currently unknown.
Growth and Subdivision Development
New subdivision developments impact local infrastructure needs and county service provisions.
Water Resource Planning
The plan helps the county secure water supplies and avoid future shortages that could be costly to the community.
South Willard Fire and Ambulance Services Transition
Potential adjustments to county and municipal service contracts.
Mining and Quarry Rezones in Bothwell and Snowville (Z26-023 & Z26-025)
Increased economic activity from aggregate extraction and potential road wear impacts.
Industrial Rezone in Elwood (Z26-022)
Potential increase in local commercial tax base and infrastructure maintenance costs.
Community Development Block Grant Program Participation
Brings federal grant funds into the county for local infrastructure and public services without direct local tax increases.
intergovernmental relations
The project promises $108 million in annual revenue, but the county risks losing control over how that money and the land are managed.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Perry 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.
- movedpassed2026-04-08
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 25, 2026 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
Indigent Burial Request for Eleanor Kotila
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-02026-03-25
Spade and Hope Garden Club Plant Sale Request
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-25
approve the fee waiver for the Fine Arts Building with conditions discussed.
- movedpassed2026-02-11
Approval of 2026 Corridor Preservation Fund Priority List
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-28
Road Department On-Call Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-14
approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement #26-01.
- movedpassed2026-01-14
approve the indigent burial for Bobbie Kay Conaway.
- movedpassed2026-01-14
Fee Waiver for Fallen Officer Fundraiser
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-14
approve Resolution #26-02.
- movedpassed2026-01-14
approve Resolution #26-06.
- movedpassed2026-01-14
approve Resolution #26-05.
- movedpassed 3-02025-12-17
approve the request for waiver of taxes of affected mobile home parcels
- movedpassed2025-12-17
Ordinance #641: Repeal of Campaign Finance Ordinance #563
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-17
12:42 Agreement #25-60 - Subdivision Improvement Agreement-Scott Lyons
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-17
close the public hearing for the 2025 Budget Amendment
- movedpassed 3-02025-12-03
6:33 Resolution #25-23 to Adopt Box Elder County's 2026 Final Budget - Shirlene Larsen
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-03
Commissioner Vincent made a motion to adopt Ordinance #639.
- movedpassed 3-02025-12-03
approve the amendment adding Exhibit A on Ordinance #636
- movedpassed2025-11-05
Commissioner Perry made a motion to allow the display for gun awareness as long as they coordinate with buildings and grounds to determine whether or not a week is appropriate and …
Decisions during term (540)
Recorded while Perry was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Minutes from September 16, 2026
Proclamation Designating Crash Responder Safety Week
Requesting Signs, Ribbons and Statistics in Courthouse Yard for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Amended Predator Control Contract #26-57
Ordinance #668 - Section 5-6-060(C) Amendments
Ordinance #669 - Zoning Map Amendment from A-20 to RR-1
Ordinance #670 - Setback Amendment for the Unzoned Area
Ordinance #671 - Updating Chapter 3-4 of the County's Land Use Code and Corresponding Definitions
Retirement Incentive 2027
WARRANT REGISTER
PERSONNEL ACTIONS / VOLUNTEER ACTION FORMS / CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of September 2, 2026 Minutes
Public Defender Agreement #26-53 for Indigent Legal Services with Roger Adams
Ordinance #667 Approving Public Utility Franchise Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
Renewal of Public Utility Franchise Agreement #26-52 with Rocky Mountain Power
Request to Purchase Surplus Parcel #08-065-0012
Voting record (754)
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