Morgan Murdock
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Morgan Murdock's platform is defined by a commitment to improved communication and a compassionate approach to local governance. He positions himself as a collaborative 'bridge-builder' intended to unify the council and improve community engagement.
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Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyMorgan Murdock is running his campaign centered on the core values of communication and compassion.
- transparencyMurdock aims to serve as a 'bridge-builder' to foster collaboration on the Heber City Council.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 21:06
- Avg per meeting
- 7:02
- Segments
- 289
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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.
data breach
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for expensive digital forensics, legal fees, and potential cybersecurity upgrades to clean up this mess.
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.
Municipal Security Deployment and Systems
Financial details were not disclosed during the closed session.
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.
Allwest Fiber Optic Cable Placement
Helps lower infrastructure deployment costs for the telecom provider while potentially expanding broadband options for residents.
Blue Sign Annexation and Land Use Options
Will generate new property and sales tax revenues while requiring municipal service extensions.
North Fields Agricultural Protection MOU
None directly quantified, though long-term open space preservation impacts tax valuations.
100 West Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming
$150,000 allocated from transportation tax funds.
Pickle Ball Project Road Impacts
Costs associated with road improvements and traffic mitigation near the facility.
Mayflower Lofts Master Development Agreement Amendment
Requires the developer to provide 10% affordable housing units, impacting project economics while addressing community housing needs.
Airport Quarterly Operations and Capital Projects
Operational expenditures and grant allocations are tracked through the airport special revenue fund.
Airport Property Cleanup and Equipment Removal
Minimal administrative and towing costs offset by improved property management and safety compliance.
Justice Court Consolidation
Consolidation is expected to streamline operational costs for court services.
tax increment financing
The city is allocating $60,000 in TAP tax funds for various community arts projects.
land use and litigation
There is no direct fiscal impact to the city from the zone change itself.
FY'27 Tap Tax Project Recommendations
Directs municipal tax revenue allocation toward community recreation projects.
Wildland Urban Interface Map Amendment
Homeowners may face higher construction costs for fire-resistant materials, but may see lower insurance risks.
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.
Moved or seconded (26)
Motions Murdock 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- secondedpassed 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to approve the Consent Agenda as outlined.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Continuation of Overnight Food Truck Parking Temporary Ordinance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Ostergaard moved to approve Resolution 2026-08, as presented by staff, and to set the Tentative Budget Public Hearing date for June 2, 2026.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Ostergaard nominated Council Member Mike Johnston to be the acting Mayor Pro-Tem for the evening.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Murdock to nominate the two residents that submitted emails
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-05
Nomination of Residents to Airport Advisory Bylaws Review Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedfailed 2-32026-04-21
accept Consent Agenda items one, three, and four, and to remove item two from the Consent Agenda approval for further discussion.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
the bring the Public Comment period forward on the agenda, before the Consent Agenda.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21
enter a Closed Meeting for the purpose of discussing the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
adjourn the Closed Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Direction to Engineer for Salt Shed Replacement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-17
Council Member Barney made the motion to end the Closed Meeting and to adjourn the Work Meeting.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-17
Council Member Barney made the motion to end the Closed Meeting and to adjourn the Work Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Barney moved to add five minutes to the meeting to finish the discussion.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Review and Approve Council's FY'27 Budget and Policy Priorities
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Johnston moved to approve the second amendment to the development agreement with the following changes: to replace the term "collector roads" with "public roads" in …
Decisions during term (214)
Recorded while Murdock 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 (238)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.