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 (1)(Open Space)

high↑Oct 2026[12]

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.

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.