Carter Wilkey
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- 10:09
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Council Member Carter Wilkey on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsCouncil Member Carter Wilkey consistently emphasizes financial transparency and practical, actionable outcomes in his legislative approach. He has demonstrated a strong focus on fiscal oversight by scrutinizing departmental budgets, personnel expenses, and property acquisition benefits, while advocating for a phased approach to downtown zoning updates. Notably, he pushed for the gymnasium project to be decided by voters in the upcoming election and frequently challenges development proposals that lack concrete commitments or tangible public benefits.
Top issues during term (20)
West Canyon Park Safety
Total project cost approximately $750,000, partially offset by state and federal grants.
Water Meter Fee Increase
Residents and developers may face higher costs for water meter installations.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Involves multi-million dollar adjustments across various city funds, including a $1 million allocation for the Heritage Theater and funding for infrastructure projects.
Wildfire Mitigation & Brush Clearing Equipment
Potential costs associated with increased enforcement, signage, and brush clearing on city-owned parcels.
Homelessness and Food Insecurity
Cedar City allocates $106,100.19 in mitigation funding for FY27.
Bauer Meadows Residential Development
Impacts future property tax revenues and municipal service demands in the growing area.
Iron Horse RDO Development Agreement Amendment
Property values and municipal tax revenues may shift depending on the approval of the mixed-use zoning designation.
School Zone Traffic Safety
Costs for potential traffic control devices or staffing are unknown.
Cross Hollow Event Center Arena Bids and Fee Waivers
Involves capital expenditures for arena construction and potential foregone impact fee revenue.
Stormwater Management
The project requires future budget allocation for infrastructure expansion.
Flock Safety Insurance
The city will save $25,000 by not purchasing the insurance policy.
Cross Hollow Development
Property value and commercial investment potential will increase as the land is developed.
Iron Springs Road Industrial Annexation
Potential long-term increases in city tax revenue and infrastructure investments such as a 30-inch sewer line.
Municipal Personnel Policy and Leave Structure Revisions
Aims to control long-term municipal liability for accrued employee leave.
Royal Hunte Drive Median Barrier and Traffic Circulation
Potential future costs if city modifications are pursued independently.
data center development
This could bring jobs and tax money, but we don't know the full cost yet.
Center Street Road Improvements
The project is a major state-led infrastructure investment.
Inland Port Economic Development
The partnership could provide new tax increment revenue but requires careful management of existing RDA obligations.
Airport Development and Safety
Capital improvement costs for terminal security upgrades and consultant fees.
Decisions during term (397)
Recorded while Wilkey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Agenda Order
Fire Mitigation for Cedar Ridge Area
Amend Mining Rights Lease
City Budget Policy
Water Acquisition Credit Agreement (Cedar 106)
Airport Terminal CCTV Expansion
Airport Planning Consultant Selection
Approval of Minutes
Iron Horse RDO Development Agreement (Height Exception)
Approval of minutes dated October 6, 2026
Consent Agenda Approval
General Plan Change (226 N 3325 W)
Zone Change (Bauer Meadows RDO)
Royal Hunte Drive Barrier Redesign Direction
Cross Hollow Event Center Covered Outdoor Arena Bids
Cross Hollow Event Center Arena Impact Fees
Personnel Policy Amendment Resolution
Approve minutes dated September 16 and 23, 2026
Ratify bills dated September 25, 2026 and approve bills dated October 9, 2026
Voting record (62)
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General Plan Change (226 N 3325 W)
Zone Change (Bauer Meadows RDO)
Personnel Policy Amendment Resolution
Fund Balance and Reserve Policy
Approve Purchase of Masticator
Create 'Cedar City Cares' Committee and Bylaws
Adjourn to Closed Session
Adjourn to Closed Session
Councilmember Phillips moved to adjourn and go into closed session at 5:48 p.m.; second by Councilmember Wilkey; roll call as follows:
Councilmember Phillips moved to adjourn and go into closed session at 5:48 p.m.; second by Councilmember Wilkey; roll call as follows:
Councilmember Phillips moved to adjourn and moved to go into closed session at 6:28 p.m.
Councilmember Phillips moved to go onto closed meeting at 6:58 pm
Closed Session for Litigation
approve the Zone Change
approve the general plan change from rural estates to business light manufacturing, and from central commercial and high-density residential to industrial heavy manufacturing in the vicinity of 800 No
Councilmember Galan moves to consider the emergency redundancy option 2C for future redundancy on the pump systems
Zone Change at 1133 S. Main St.
General Plan Change for Iron Springs Road Area
Relatives own surrounding property.