Mike Johnston

City Council Member2024-2028

About

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.

Contact

✉ mjohnston@heberut.gov

Campaign promises (1)

development
The candidate advocates for increased housing density as a strategic approach to prevent urban sprawl in the community.
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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

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)(Development)

high↓Jan 2025[22]

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.

critical↓Apr 2025[14]

Mayflower Views Residential Development

The project will likely increase the city's tax base through new residential development.

critical↓Jan 2025[13]

Affordable Housing Development

Potential future investments in fee-in-lieu programs, land donations, or water fee waivers to lower construction costs.

high↑May 2025[13]

C Street Pedestrian Initiative & Downtown Revitalization

Implementation costs for traffic calming devices and signage.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Blue Sign Annexation and Land Use Options

Will generate new property and sales tax revenues while requiring municipal service extensions.

high↓May 2026[8]

land use and litigation

There is no direct fiscal impact to the city from the zone change itself.

critical↓Jan 2025[8]

Animal Shelter Expansion

The project aims to be completed within the existing budget, leveraging $61,000 in surplus funds.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Mayflower Lofts Master Development Agreement Amendment

Requires the developer to provide 10% affordable housing units, impacting project economics while addressing community housing needs.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Historic Preservation and Heritage Collaborations

Financial impacts will depend on the specific collaboration terms and historic designation incentives discussed.

high↑Feb 2026[4]

Sawmill Development Design and Title Disputes

Resolving title disputes impacts developer equity and municipal park dedications.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Springs at Coyote Ridge Phase 5 Subdivision

Private investment in residential and commercial infrastructure.

high↓Jan 2025[2]

Auto Body Shop Redevelopment at 435 W 100 S

Estimated at approximately $11 million for full-scope construction excluding utility relocations.

high↓Feb 2025[2]

Downtown Parking Strategies and District

Initial conceptual planning carries no immediate construction cost, but future buildout estimates run into millions.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

North Village Views Master Development Agreement

None directly to the city budget.

medium↓Aug 2025[1]

Adaptive Reuse of Hicken Fieldhouse for Housing

Private investment by the property owner to renovate an existing structure.

high↓Jun 2025[1]

Old Mill Village Affordable Housing Restructuring

Developer will fund over $1.5 million in delinquent HOA assessments to complete community amenities.

high↓Nov 2025[1]

Center Street Townhome Rezone and Affordable Housing Proposal

Potential public-private partnership could involve city acquisition or subsidization of land to secure deed-restricted housing.

critical↓Feb 2025[1]

Wasatch County Administration Building Annexation

Collaborative financing and potential municipal acquisition of downtown county facilities could impact both local taxpayer burdens and capital improvement budgets.

high↓Feb 2025[1]

The Views on Main Development Agreement & Infrastructure

Requires developer commitments for public road construction and a 25% contribution toward a signalized intersection on Main Street.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Finch Creek Townhomes MDA Amendment & Open Space Concerns

Changes impact property values, housing variety, and infrastructure design for future 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.