Mike Johnston
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Mike Johnston's platform focuses on sustainable urban planning, specifically prioritizing density to manage growth and mitigate sprawl. His approach emphasizes long-term community development strategies to address the city's expanding infrastructure and housing needs.
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentThe candidate advocates for increased housing density as a strategic approach to prevent urban sprawl in the community.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 4:41:11
- Avg per meeting
- 9:04
- Segments
- 4480
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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 Johnston 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 5-02026-07-07
Main Street Plaza Schematic Design Authorization
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-19
High Valley Arts Performing Arts Center Direction
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Motion: Council Member Barney moved to accept the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Final Recommendations for the 2026 TAP Arts Grants (TAP Tax Advisory Committee) - 30 min
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Resolution 2026-11 Intent to Increase Property Tax Revenue
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn and be done.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Resolution 2026-10 Acknowledging the City's Intent to Increase Property Tax Revenue and Setting a Hearing Date for the August Truth in Taxation Hearing. (Sara Nagel, Finance Manager, Matt Brower, City Manager) - 15 min
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-21
approve the Consent Agenda as listed.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Direction to Engineer for Salt Shed Replacement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedfailed 3-32026-04-07
Council Member Johnston moved to renew the current employee agreement for the City Manager as written, and to add an annual merit increase.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
to approve the Consent Agenda as outlined with the exception of Consent Agenda item two.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Authorization to 1) Utilize a ModTruss System to Create a Backdrop-wall for the Main Stage and 2) Purchase the System (Matt Brower, City Manager) - 20 min
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Johnston made the motion to adopt Ord 2026-07 as presented with the following two minor changes: 1. to allow up to10-feet encroachment into public utility easements …
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Johnston moved to adopt Ordinance 2026-06, prohibiting virtual currency kiosks.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Sixth Amendment to Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- seconded2026-04-07
Sixth Amendment to Jordanelle Ridge Development Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-17
Council Member Barney made the motion to enter a Closed Meeting to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Council Member Johnston moved to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Johnston moved to approve the letter as amended and presented.
Decisions during term (320)
Recorded while Johnston 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 (475)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.