Yvonne Barney
About
Yvonne Barney's platform focused on sustainable growth and infrastructure management, specifically addressing traffic through the city bypass and the increasing demand for affordable housing. She emphasized the importance of transparent communication between the city council and its residents to ensure community concerns are effectively addressed.
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Campaign promises (3)
- infrastructureYvonne Barney campaigned on addressing the city's bypass project to manage traffic concerns.Related votes
- developmentBarney focused on addressing the need for affordable housing within Heber City.Related votes
- transparencyBarney prioritized improving city communication and transparency with residents.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 50
- Total speaking time
- 17:22:32
- Avg per meeting
- 20:51
- Segments
- 15200
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Top issues during term (10)(General)
data breach
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for expensive digital forensics, legal fees, and potential cybersecurity upgrades to clean up this mess.
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.
city manager contract
The contract renewal maintains the current base salary of $214,338.14, meaning there is no immediate increase in fiscal impact.
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.
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.
Pride Month recognition
There isn't a direct price tag on this, but bad PR could eventually hurt local tourism or business recruitment.
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.
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.
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.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Barney 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 5-02026-08-05
Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn until August 18, 2026.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21
UDOT Betterment Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-07-21
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the one change mentioned to the June 16 Meeting Minutes.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-06-25
Council Member Ostergaard made the motion to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Continuation of Overnight Food Truck Parking Temporary Ordinance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Motion: Council Member Barney moved to accept the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Council Member Barney made the motion to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn and be done.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Ordinance 2026-09 Temporarily Suspending Dog Restrictions at Main Street Park
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedfailed 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
Acceptance of Riverhawk Road Annexation Petition
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Ostergaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-01 to adopt the proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to extend the public comment period for 15 minutes, but to limit the time to two minutes per person.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to approve Resolution 2026-06, the second budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2026, as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney moved to end the Closed Meeting and proceed to the Work Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney made the motion to adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Council Member Barney moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- secondedpassed 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 …
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Request for TAP Tax Funding for Bronze Plaque and Park Sign for the Private Kay Pete Murdock Jones Park (POSTT) - 10 min
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Barney was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (4)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.