Utah Record
Brigham City
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DJ Bott

Mayor2026-2030

About

Mayor DJ Bott’s administration is primarily focused on economic development through the promotion of Brigham City as a regional hub for nuclear energy and specialized technical training. His platform prioritizes industrial growth and energy infrastructure partnerships to position the city as a leader in the state's energy sector.

Campaign promises (1)

  • infrastructure
    Mayor DJ Bott has actively supported and facilitated the establishment of a nuclear energy hub and research campus in Brigham City.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
2:16
Avg per meeting
0:45
Segments
45

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Apr 2026[38]

Recreation Center Development

Estimated between $10 million and $12 million for construction, plus ongoing operational and maintenance expenses.

high↑Oct 2026[23]

Cotton Grove Drive Multi-Family Rezone

Property value changes and future construction investment in the area.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Heron Ridge Townhomes Preliminary Plat

Private investment by the developer and builder D.R. Horton, with infrastructure built as part of the Avian Shores master-planned community.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Non-Resident Library Card Policies

None

critical↑Apr 2026[11]

Future School Site Planning

The school district will pay $1,528,889 to the city for the property.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Library Board Governance and Trustee Training

None.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Book Challenge Training and Policy Review

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Power Plant Substation Transformer Procurement

Costs will be determined based on contractor proposals and bid evaluations submitted to Brigham City Power Corporation.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Utopia Fiber Annual Performance Update

Provides annual revenue offsets toward the city's original Utopia debt.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Skate Park Maintenance and Upgrades

Estimated at a fraction of a large rec center, potentially around $850,000 based on comparable regional projects.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Cemetery Maintenance and Lilac Removal

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Discovery Elementary School Subdivision Plat

School district capital investment in facility improvements.

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Library Funding Structure

Non-resident fees help offset operational costs for users outside the city tax base.

medium↓Sep 2026[7]

Peach Days Festival

The city is managing event logistics and vendor coordination for a large-scale community event.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Library Board Governance

Financial oversight includes the review of June and July 2026 voucher statements.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Gravel Pit Traffic Mitigation

The project requires the developer to dedicate 20 feet of land for future road widening.

high↓Jun 2026[6]

Storage Facility Development

Private investment by the developer to construct new roadway infrastructure, drainage basins, and storage facilities.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Brigham City Fueling Center Development and Parking Deficit

Private commercial investment creating new local business infrastructure and tax revenue.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Downtown Parking and Business Viability

Generates supplemental rental income for the nonprofit organization.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Commercial Development at 2400 West

The project requires the developer to dedicate 20 feet of land for future road widening.

Decisions during term (150)

Recorded while Bott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.