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 (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 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 (2)
Recorded while Johnston 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.