Robert Cox
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- Total speaking time
- 4:49:35
- Avg per meeting
- 5:16
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Council Member Robert Cox on the recordAI-generated · 3 meetingsCouncil Member Robert Cox consistently prioritizes fiscal discipline and data-driven accountability, frequently questioning staff on revenue projections, salary disclosures, and the cost-effectiveness of new city projects. He has actively engaged in development and infrastructure policy, advocating for sustainable water management and proposing adjustments to residential zoning to ensure development aligns with existing city capacity. Notably, Cox has taken a skeptical stance on non-essential expenditures like new recreation facilities, arguing that the city should prioritize core infrastructure needs and explore strategies for proactive revenue growth rather than static budgeting.
Top issues during term (19)(Development)
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.
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.
data center development
This could bring jobs and tax money, but we don't know the full cost yet.
Airport Development and Safety
Capital improvement costs for terminal security upgrades and consultant fees.
Fiddler's Park Development
The project is funded through existing budgets and impact fees.
South Mountain Area Residential Development and Traffic Connectivity
State and local transportation funding will be allocated for interchange upgrades.
development law repeal
It could save local taxpayers money by preventing unplanned sprawl that strains existing city water, roads, and emergency services.
Industrial Noise and Air Quality
The cost of building walls and buffers will fall on the developer, but could affect the property's overall development viability.
Signage and Visual Impact
Higher quality material requirements may increase construction costs for new businesses.
Property Purchase Agreement with Crimson Cliffs Development
Involves a capital expenditure of $150,000 from city funds for property acquisition.
Development and Deferral Agreement at 2411 W. 580 N.
Impacts public infrastructure obligations and potential future improvement costs for the property.
Standard Plumbing Supply Zone Change on South Main Street
Enables commercial property improvements for an established local business.
Buena Vista Neighborhood Impact
The cost of required walls or buffers would likely fall on the developers.
Suncor Concrete Batch Plant Conditional Use Permit
City Storage Facilities
Estimated at $100,000 to $250,000.
Decisions during term (25)
Recorded while Cox was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Iron Horse RDO Development Agreement (Height Exception)
Development Deferral Agreement for 2411 W 580 N
Deferral Development Agreement for 1150 North 3900 West
Development Deferral Agreement at 2411 West 580 North
Property Purchase Agreement with Crimson Cliffs Development
Redevelopment Agency Budget Resolution
Magnolia Fields Phase 2 Development Agreement Deferral
Table Residential Development Overlay (RDO) for Cody Drive / Cross Hollow Road
Approve Smith's Marketplace Development Agreement
Development Agreement Amendment: 4200 West Center Street
Development Deferral Agreement: 4200 West and Center Street
Expenditures for Water Well Development
General Plan Amendments, Zone Changes, and Development Agreement (Items 2, 3, and 4)
Amendment to Deferral Development Agreement
Rescission of Development Agreement
Dissolution of Development Agreement at 1221 South Main Street
Development Agreement Amendment (93 East 900 North)
Road Vacation for Cedar 106 Development
Voting record (5)(Development)
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deny RDO and Development Agreement for the Cross Hollow RDO located in the vicinity of Cody Drive and Cross Hollow Road
Denial of Cross Hollow RDO and Development Agreement
I think there's some wiggle room here if we were to go back to the drawing board... leaving it there for 20 years, nothing potentially, or whatever, is worse than working with them and coming to an agreement of something that will work.