Ryan Smith
About
Ryan Smith's platform centers on environmental advocacy and the preservation of local natural resources. His primary priority is preventing industrial development that poses potential risks to the land and water quality of Brigham City.
Campaign promises (1)
- environmentRyan Smith opposes the approval of permits for a nuclear power plant in Brigham City to protect local land and water resources.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 45:45
- Avg per meeting
- 3:03
- Segments
- 884
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Top issues during term (20)
Recreation Center Development
Estimated between $10 million and $12 million for construction, plus ongoing operational and maintenance expenses.
Cotton Grove Drive Multi-Family Rezone
Property value changes and future construction investment in the area.
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.
Non-Resident Library Card Policies
None
Future School Site Planning
The school district will pay $1,528,889 to the city for the property.
Library Board Governance and Trustee Training
None.
Book Challenge Training and Policy Review
Power Plant Substation Transformer Procurement
Costs will be determined based on contractor proposals and bid evaluations submitted to Brigham City Power Corporation.
Utopia Fiber Annual Performance Update
Provides annual revenue offsets toward the city's original Utopia debt.
Skate Park Maintenance and Upgrades
Estimated at a fraction of a large rec center, potentially around $850,000 based on comparable regional projects.
Cemetery Maintenance and Lilac Removal
Discovery Elementary School Subdivision Plat
School district capital investment in facility improvements.
Library Funding Structure
Non-resident fees help offset operational costs for users outside the city tax base.
Peach Days Festival
The city is managing event logistics and vendor coordination for a large-scale community event.
Library Board Governance
Financial oversight includes the review of June and July 2026 voucher statements.
Gravel Pit Traffic Mitigation
The project requires the developer to dedicate 20 feet of land for future road widening.
Storage Facility Development
Private investment by the developer to construct new roadway infrastructure, drainage basins, and storage facilities.
Brigham City Fueling Center Development and Parking Deficit
Private commercial investment creating new local business infrastructure and tax revenue.
Downtown Parking and Business Viability
Generates supplemental rental income for the nonprofit organization.
Commercial Development at 2400 West
The project requires the developer to dedicate 20 feet of land for future road widening.
Moved or seconded (7)
Motions Smith 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.
- movedpassed2026-05-07
adjourn
- movedpassed2026-05-07
Councilmember Smith made a motion to proceed into closed session to discuss the purchase/exchange/lease of real property.
- movedpassed2026-05-07
Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve ordinance amending Brigham City Code by repealing all applicable codes related to public safety and reacting them as Title 3, including…
- secondedpassed2026-05-07
Councilmember Troxell made a motion to approve the Heron Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Plat located at approximately 660 South and 1225 West as presented.
- secondedpassed2026-04-16
motion to adjourn
- movedpassed2026-04-16
motion to proceed into closed session to discuss the purchase/exchange/lease of real property
- movedpassed2026-04-16
approve the consent items as presented
Decisions during term (150)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 6, 2026 Minutes
Rezone Application #26-095 (Cotton Grove Drive)
Subdivision Plat Application #26-092 (Discovery Elementary)
Consent Agenda Approval
Heron Ridge Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval
Motion to Adjourn into Closed Session
Table Discussion on Indoor Recreation Center Budget Amendment
Approval of September 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Postponement of Application #26-023 Fence Height Exception
Recommendation of Approval for Application #26-083 Heron Ridge Townhomes Preliminary Plat
Adjournment
Approval of September 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Ordinance Amending Chapter 156 Zoning for Agricultural and Rural Residential Districts
Resolution Approving Sale of 13.53 Acres to Box Elder School District
Consent Agenda Approval
Motion to Deny Budget Amendment for Gym Design
Table Budget Amendment and Schedule Work Sessions
Approval of August 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Recommend Approval of Application #26-081 Code Amendments
Approval of Minutes
Voting record (54)
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