Aaron Cheatwood
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Aaron Cheatwood's platform centers on managed, responsible growth for Heber City. His priorities emphasize thoughtful urban development and a commitment to serving the community's interests.
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- developmentAaron Cheatwood advocates for development in Heber City to be conducted in an intentional and responsible manner.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 40
- Total speaking time
- 13:11:19
- Avg per meeting
- 19:47
- Segments
- 12839
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Top issues during term (20)
Property Tax Increase
An estimated $174,000 in additional property tax revenue, resulting in an annual increase of approximately $18.72 for an average primary residence valued at $850,000.
Carl Malone Group Zoning Amendment
The applicant seeks to increase property utility for business operations.
Mill Road and 1200 South Intersection Safety
Project will be funded largely through transportation impact fees.
Tava-Highlands Public Infrastructure District (PID) Approval
Bonds totaling approximately $22.6 million will be issued through a 5-mill levy on properties within the district, shifting infrastructure debt risk from the city to private investors.
data breach
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for expensive digital forensics, legal fees, and potential cybersecurity upgrades to clean up this mess.
Riverhawk Road Annexation
Negligible fiscal impact on municipal operations.
Main Street Park Development
Estimated at $15 to $18 million for full park improvements.
Balloon SASO Permitting and Operations
Establishes new fee schedules for balloon operators contributing to the airport's enterprise fund revenues.
Proposed Property Tax Increase
The program is estimated to cost approximately $82,500 annually, funded by developer fees.
Affordable Housing Development
Potential future investments in fee-in-lieu programs, land donations, or water fee waivers to lower construction costs.
Municipal Security Deployment and Systems
Financial details were not disclosed during the closed session.
urban planning
The board is exploring grant funding to offset the costs of these preservation efforts.
Communications Policy
Saves printing costs by preventing oversized newsletters.
Mayflower Views Residential Development
The project will likely increase the city's tax base through new residential development.
Ranked Choice Voting Survey
Potential cost savings on primary elections if RCV is utilized.
Park Infrastructure Upgrades
Involves approximately $300,000 in TAP tax funding for park projects.
C Street Pedestrian Initiative & Downtown Revitalization
Implementation costs for traffic calming devices and signage.
Open Space Preservation and Conservation Fee Ordinance
Will involve millions of dollars collected from build-out fees over time to acquire open space or conservation easements.
urban planning and growth
The development will likely increase property tax revenue for the city.
Allwest Fiber Optic Cable Placement
Helps lower infrastructure deployment costs for the telecom provider while potentially expanding broadband options for residents.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Cheatwood 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.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
UDOT Betterment Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Ordinance 2026-12: Vacation of Springs at Coyote Ridge Phase 4 Plat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Salt Storage Structure Replacement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-07-21
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the one change mentioned to the June 16 Meeting Minutes.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to extend the public comment period for ten additional minutes.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-07-07
to adjourn
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Main Street Plaza Schematic Design Authorization
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to recess as the Heber City Council and Convene as the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Board.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Council Member Cheatwood moved to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
High Valley Arts Performing Arts Center Direction
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-05-05
Council Member Ostergaard moved to approve Resolution 2026-09 acknowledging that the Finance Director had stated, as a separate item from the budget and in a public meeting, that t…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to extend the public comment period for 15 minutes, but to limit the time to two minutes per person.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to approve Resolution 2026-06, the second budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2026, as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to limit the public comment time allowed by individual to 1 1/2 minutes in order to hear as many people as possible.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
to approve the Consent Agenda as outlined with the exception of Consent Agenda item two.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Council Member Cheatwood moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Johnston moved to approve the letter as amended and presented.
Decisions during term (320)
Recorded while Cheatwood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Improvements on 100 West
Wasatch County Amendment to Heber City Expansion Area MOU
Amendment to Heber City Communications Policy
Nomination of Jesse Bell by Parker Sever for the Mayor's Award
September 15, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes (Trina Cooke, City Recorder)
Resolution 2026-21: Compensatory Time (Cherie Ashe, Human Resources Manager)
Enter Closed Meeting for Security Discussion
Adjourn Emergency Meeting
Approval of September Meeting Minutes
Adoption of Riverhawk Road Annexation (Ordinance 2026-20)
Consent Agenda Approval (Minutes, Holidays, Finch Creek, WUI Map, Safety Bonus)
Adoption of Telecommunications Ordinance Update (Ordinance 2026-21)
Authorization to Proceed with 1200 South & Mill Road Roundabout Design
To Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual
Discuss Strategies for City Owned Property Located in CRA Project Area
August 18, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes, and September 1, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes
Resolution 2026-24 Observed Holidays 2027
Ordinance 2026-23, amending the Wildland Urban Interface Map
Utility Requirement for Central Heber Overlay Zone
Voting record (445)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.