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 (18)(General)
Carl Malone Group Zoning Amendment
The applicant seeks to increase property utility for business operations.
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.
urban planning
The board is exploring grant funding to offset the costs of these preservation efforts.
urban planning and growth
The development will likely increase property tax revenue for the city.
Heber Valley Corridor EIS and Western Bypass Planning
Substantial multi-million dollar state transportation investment affecting local property values and infrastructure.
Airport Ground Lease Standardization
Involves managing millions in capital improvement matching funds and airport operational revenues.
legal misconduct
The city could be on the hook for hefty legal fees and potential federal funding cuts if the investigation reveals systemic policy failures.
Jordanelle Ridge Open Space Conservation Easement
Maintenance of trails and property remains the responsibility of the Homeowners Association.
city manager contract
The contract renewal maintains the current base salary of $214,338.14, meaning there is no immediate increase in fiscal impact.
Pride Month recognition
There isn't a direct price tag on this, but bad PR could eventually hurt local tourism or business recruitment.
event contract audit
This whole mess could cost the city money or lead to funding cuts if the state audit finds shady spending or poor contract management.
AI technology oversight
Taxpayer money is currently being funneled into software that isn't just failing, but is actively creating expensive administrative headaches.
candidate eligibility
The city might have to foot the bill for a special election or legal vetting if the candidate is disqualified or forced to withdraw.
homelessness policy
Shifting from policing to support services will require upfront investment, but it could save taxpayer money by reducing the revolving door of emergency room visits and jail time.
city management contract
The contract will lock in the manager's salary and benefits for the next three years, impacting the city's long-term personnel budget.
city manager contract renewal
The city will continue to fund the existing compensation package for the manager, avoiding the costs associated with a high-level executive search.
cryptocurrency ATM regulation
You'll lose the convenience of local, instant crypto-to-cash transactions, forcing you to use online exchanges or travel further for services.
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 (2)
Recorded while Cheatwood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (4)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.