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Tasha Lowery

Council Member2026-2030

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

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Meetings spoken in
37
Total speaking time
2:48:27
Avg per meeting
4:33
Segments
3721

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Council Member Tasha Lowery on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetings

Council Member Tasha Lowery has consistently prioritized infrastructure safety, traffic management, and municipal administrative efficiency throughout recent council meetings. She frequently advocates for nuanced solutions, such as implementing cross-hatching to resolve school-zone congestion and promoting small, transparent property tax increases over large, volatile hikes. Additionally, Lowery has demonstrated a focus on formalizing city operations, often questioning the efficacy of advisory commissions and pushing for clearer communication regarding road maintenance and project connectivity. Her voting record reflects a methodical approach, marked by a willingness to delay decisions on zoning and development matters until safety and access concerns are thoroughly addressed.

Top issues during term (20)

medium→Feb 2026[23]

Widowmaker Plaque Installation

Potential minor expenses for event setup, to be evaluated in August.

critical↑Jan 2026[16]

Residential Parking Requirements

None

medium→Feb 2026[13]

Commercial Site Development and Beautification

Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.

critical↓Jan 2026[11]

State Code Compliance for Municipal Ordinances

None.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Pony Express Center Parking Deviation

Enables local businesses to legally operate and generate municipal business license fees.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Crescent Redevelopment District Investment

The city will contribute $3.3 million in tax increment funds to the project.

high↓Apr 2026[10]

Short-Term Rental Regulations

Generates nominal business license fee revenue while imposing administrative oversight costs on the city.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

APC Towers Lease Extension

Increases monthly lease rent to $2,500.

high↑Apr 2026[9]

Water Conservation and Drought Response

Potential financial penalties of a 25% surcharge for water usage exceeding 110% of contract volume.

high↓Feb 2026[8]

Tree Planting Specifications for Developers

Null

medium↓Sep 2026[7]

FY 2027 First Quarter Budget Amendments

Increases general fund expenditures by $39,000, utilizing $21,000 in fund balance and $18,000 in grant revenues.

high↑Mar 2026[6]

Home Occupation Regulation

Negligible financial impact on the city, contributing minor business licensing fees and tax revenue.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

Draper Historical Society Coordination & Inventory

The project is estimated to cost roughly $2.5 million, with a proposed partnership between the city (land) and private donors (construction).

high↓Feb 2026[6]

New Office Building Development

The agency will contribute $3.3 million in tax increment financing, offset by long-term property and sales tax growth and high-wage job creation.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Exchange Office Park Development Agreement

Brings economic development and high-wage employment opportunities to the city.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Unauthorized Motorized Vehicles on Trails

Potential increased enforcement costs or signage needs.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Exchange 14068 South 145 East Development Agreement

Generates increased local economic activity and tax revenue through incoming high-tech employment.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Clarifying Tree Committee Roles and Scope

No immediate financial impact reported, though future budget allocations may be discussed.

Moved or seconded (4)

Motions Lowery 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.

  • movedpassed2026-02-10

    Councilmember T. Lower moved to adjourn the meeting.

  • movedpassed2025-06-17

    Action Item: Approval of Resolution CRA #25-04

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-06-17

    Board Member T. Lowery moved to adjourn the CRA meeting and return to regular Council meeting.

  • secondedpassed2025-06-17

    Approval of the May 20, 2025 Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting Minutes

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (359)

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

Voting record (106)

99 yes5 no2 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Consent Agenda: Minutes and Resolution #26-45

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Ordinance #1739: Snow Zoning Map Amendment

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Ordinance #1740: Karl Malone Auto Center Signage Text Amendment

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Ordinance #1738 - Exchange Development Agreement

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolution #26-46 - FY2027 First Quarter Budget Amendment

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolution #26-47 - Disposal of Surplus Personal Property

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of August 18, 2026 Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting Minutes

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Resolution #CRA-26-05

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Ordinance #1737 GRAMA Code Update

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Closed Session for Real Estate

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Approval of June 2 and June 9, 2026 CRA Meeting Minutes

Voted noAug 18, 2026

Approval of Resolution CRA #26-04 Adopting 2026 Annual Report

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Approval of August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Ordinance #1736: Town Center Residential Zoning Text Amendment

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution #26-39: FY2027 Final Budget and Certified Tax Rate

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Ordinance #1734: Planning Commission Structure and Procedures

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Adjourn Meeting

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Continue Ordinance #1735 (12430 S. 700 East Zoning Map Amendment)

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Approval of Resolution #26-38 (Lone Peak Parkway Eminent Domain)

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Approval of Ordinance #1721 (Short-Term Rental Regulations)

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Ordinance #1726: Corner Lot Text Amendments

Voted noJul 7, 2026

Ordinance #1727: Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Text Amendments

Expressed concern over the universal, citywide application of the policy and lack of neighbor input on setbacks.

Voted noJul 7, 2026

Ordinances #1728, #1729, and #1730: Kuwahara Nursery Land Use, Zoning, and Development Agreement

Cited concerns over density, parking, traffic, and multiple requested deviations from city standards.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Resolution #26-35: Solid Waste Collection Agreement with Ace Recycling

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Resolution #CRA-26-02 Budget Adoption

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance #1718 (Nielsen Zoning Map Amendment)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Ordinances #1719 and #1720 (Veranda West Master Area Plan)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Ordinances #1724 and #1725 (Highland Boundary Adjustment #2)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Resolution #26-28 (FY 2026-2027 Interim Budget)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Resolution #26-29 (Consolidated Fee Schedule Amendment)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Resolution #26-30 (URS Public Safety Contribution)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Resolution #26-31 (TRSSD Tax Rate)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Resolution #26-32 (Fraud Risk Assessment)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance #1722 (Statutory Employee Compensation)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance #1723 (Updated Culinary Water Rates)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Resolution CRA 26-02 (CRA Budget FY 2026-2027)

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Approve the May 19, 2026 Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting Minutes

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Local Consent for Kompas Taqueria LLC Restaurant License

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Approval of October 21, 2025 CRA Meeting Minutes

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

CRA Resolution #26-01: FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Single Event Permit for Peak Pickleball Club

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Motion to Hold Closed Meeting

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Ordinance #1701: State Code Reference Update

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Ordinance #1702: Variance and Land Use Appeal Update

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Ordinance #1703: Public Access Amenity Zoning Text Amendment

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Ordinance #1704: Residential Parking Requirements Zoning Text Amendment

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