Matt Basham
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- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 58:45
- Avg per meeting
- 2:21
- Segments
- 1262
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District 3 Council Member Matt Basham on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetingsCouncil Member Matt Basham has consistently prioritized fiscal responsibility, city infrastructure development, and public safety throughout his recent tenure. He has been particularly active in managing the city’s budget and tax rate adjustments, frequently advocating for transparent financial practices and the promotion of local economic development initiatives. His voting record reflects a focused approach to municipal governance, including the approval of zoning amendments to manage density, support for essential public amenities like trail facilities, and a strong emphasis on maintaining efficient water management and emergency services.
Top issues during term (9)(Budget)
Fiscal Health & Budget Planning
Generates an additional $205,560 in revenue, costing the owner of a $652,000 home about $10.76 annually.
FY2027/2028 Departmental Budgets
Allocates over $26 million for capital projects and proposes cost-of-living adjustments and new staff positions.
FY27-28 Budget Discussions (CDAs, Admin, Legislative)
Allocates over $26 million for capital projects and proposes cost-of-living adjustments and new staff positions.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Amendments
Adjusts city revenue and expenditure allocations for fiscal year 2027.
FY27/28 Public Works Budget & Water Rates
Proposed budget increases could lead to property tax increases above CPI of 1.46% in FY2027 and 1.94% in FY2028 for public safety services.
Audited Financial Statements for FY2025
Salt Lake County Budget and Services
The county's budget and services have a broad financial impact on Herriman residents through property taxes and shared services.
Fire Station Land Acquisition Budget Amendment
$900,000 will be used from the HCFSA fund balance, reducing it to an estimated $3,856,118, with a plan for future reimbursement from fire impact fees.
Moved or seconded (23)
Motions Basham 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.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
adjourn the City Council work meeting at 7:00 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
Councilmember Henderson moved to continue the discussion to vacate the Rose Creek Estates trail for public use to a future meeting. He requested staff to provide detailed informati…
- movedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Basham moved to temporarily recess the City Council meeting to convene in a closed session to discuss the sale of real property, as provided by Utah Code Annotated §5…
- movedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Basham moved to adjourn the City Council work meeting at 6:43 p.m.
- movedpassed2026-02-25
Software as a Service Agreement with Davenport Group USA, LLC
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-25
Councilmember Basham moved to adjourn the City Council work meeting at 6:59 p.m.
- movedpassed2026-02-25
Councilmember Basham moved to temporarily recess the City Council meeting to convene in a closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, as provided by Utah C…
- movedpassed2026-02-11
to adjourn the City Council work meeting at 6:58 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-02-11
6000 West Road Widening Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-11
Councilmember Henderson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:09 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-02-11
Jordan Basin Cost Share Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-11
Land Use Procedures for Water-Constrained Areas
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-28
Filling the Vacancy on the Trans-Jordan Board and discussing a future vacancy on the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Board – Nathan Cherpeski, City Manager
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-28
Wide Hollow Construction Update and Restroom Facility – Wendy Thomas, Assistant City Manager
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-28
Councilmember Hodges moved to approve the consent agenda as written.
- secondedpassed2026-01-28
Councilmember Hodges moved to temporarily recess the City Council work meeting to convene in the general session at 7:02 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-01-28
Councilmember Hodges moved to adjourn the City Council work meeting at 11:12 p.m.
- movedpassed2026-01-28
Councilmember Basham moved to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:35 p.m.
- movedpassed2026-01-28
Review and consider a recommendation to amend Chapter 10-27 Signs of Herriman City Code to include standards for the CF Commercial Flex Zone and modify standards for illuminated signs. (File No. Z2025-162) – Michael Maloy, City Planner
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-28
Councilmember Hodges moved to temporarily recess the City Council work meeting to convene in a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or ment…
Decisions during term (18)
Recorded while Basham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget (Resolution R10-26)
Adoption of Resolution No. R2026-04: FY 2026 Budget Amendments
Adoption of Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 Final Budget
Resolution R07-26: Adopting FY 2027 Interim Budget
Resolution R26-06: Fiscal Year 2027 Interim Budget
Resolution No. R20-2026: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment
Continuation of Final Budget Adoption (Item 11.3)
Adoption of the CDRA Final Biennial Budget for FY 2027-2028
Close Public Hearing on Tentative Budgets
Close Public Hearing on Tentative CDRA Budget
Closed Public Hearing on HCFSA Budgets
Resolution R2026-02: FY 2026-2028 Tentative Biennial Budget
Adoption of Tentative Biennial Budget and Scheduling Public Hearing
Adopt Tentative Biennial Budget and Schedule Public Hearing
Adoption of Tentative FY 2027 and 2028 Budget
Voting record (28)(Budget)
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