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Jake Thomas

Councilmember2026–2030

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
12:00
Avg per meeting
12:00
Segments
170

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Top issues during term (12)(Development)

high↓Jun 2026[20]

Alington Flex Homes PUD at 948 East Main Street

Homes starting near $350,000 could expand attainable homeownership in Grantsville.

critical↓Sep 2026[14]

Alington PUD density and cumulative growth impacts

50% of the extra density granted would carry moderate-income housing deed restrictions, which could affect the project's price points and the city's housing obligations.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Provident Business Park concept at 200 N Hwy 138

A new business park could broaden the city's commercial tax base, though specific figures aren't yet available.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Alington PUD density, buffering and compatibility

The developer cited roughly $780,000 in required UDOT intersection improvements plus about $1.5 million in infrastructure before construction, and offered to install a 12-inch waterline the city wants.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Animal encounters facility at 31 N Cloward Court

The applicant avoids an estimated $50,000 paving cost; no city funds are involved.

critical↓Jul 2026[7]

Alington Subdivision PUD and Master Development Agreement

The developer pays its own legal and infrastructure costs, but the scale of the project will shape impact-fee revenue and service demands for decades.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Matthews Meadows Phase 2 Plat Extension

About $24,700 in outstanding open space fees plus bonding requirements are tied up until the plat is recorded.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Highlands phasing flexibility and sewer capacity

PID financing is required for major infrastructure; the capacity reservation doesn't waive impact fees or connection charges.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Sun Sage Terrace phases 3-6 lot sizes and roadway dedications

The city gains roughly 139 additional lots and major roadway right-of-way without direct cost.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Affordable housing in Grantsville

Proposed entry prices of roughly $320,000-$350,000 versus much higher costs for large-lot homes.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

Proposed nuclear lifecycle innovation campus work session

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Falcons Landing Master Development Agreement and Wild Rose Drive extension

The waived open-space fee was estimated at less than $10,000.

Decisions during term (7)

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