Lynn Excell

Councilmember2026-2030

About

Lynn Excell's platform centers on managing the rapid growth of Hurricane through improved infrastructure and responsible development. She emphasizes the importance of government transparency and open communication to better serve the city's residents.

Contact

✉ excell@hurricane.utah.gov

Campaign promises (3)

development
The candidate committed to addressing the challenges of city growth.
transparency
The candidate pledged to improve government transparency.
infrastructure
The candidate focused on the development and maintenance of city infrastructure.

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 14
Total speaking time: 1:24:52
Avg per meeting: 6:04
Segments: 1449

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Aug 2026[81]

Flood Recovery and Infrastructure

Estimated project costs range from $1 million to over $2 million depending on the design option selected.

critical↓Mar 2026[36]

Airport Drainage and Flood Mitigation

Contractor quotes for crack sealing the airport apron reached $35,000.

critical↑Mar 2026[31]

New City Hall and Police Station CMGC Selection

Represents a major capital improvement expenditure funded through municipal capital planning.

critical↑Jan 2026[21]

Sky Mountain Substation Civil Construction Bid

Substation civil construction costs determined through competitive bidding.

critical↑Mar 2026[21]

Land Use and Zoning Changes

Property owners in designated interface zones may experience new construction or vegetation management expenses.

critical↓Jan 2026[21]

Grid Reliability and Infrastructure

Funded through existing power department operating and capital budgets.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Bench Lake Master Plan General Plan Amendment

Will influence long-term commercial tax revenues and municipal service delivery costs across a major growth corridor.

high↑May 2026[19]

Industrial Expansion

Estimated $15 to $20 million private investment with high-wage local jobs.

high↑Oct 2026[16]

Sky Mountain PDO Density and Infrastructure

Impacts developer costs and future city infrastructure maintenance expenses.

critical↑Mar 2026[15]

Neighborhood Traffic and Safety

Property repair costs incurred by the resident.

high↓Apr 2026[14]

Pole Attachment Agreement and Fee Updates

Increases annual pole attachment fee revenue for the city and imposes new application and engineering review fees on telecom providers.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Street Slurry Seal Debris Complaints

Absorbed within existing street maintenance budgets.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Industrial Land Use

Could increase land values and alter commercial development potential in the affected areas.

critical↓Apr 2026[12]

Storm Drain Utility Fee Increase

Adjusts monthly drainage utility fees for property owners.

critical↓May 2026[12]

Secondary Water Expansion and Rate Structure

Projects are funded through existing capital and upcoming budget planning, including bids for system phases.

critical↓Mar 2026[12]

Ultra-Efficiency Development Standards

Could introduce district surcharges and require administrative tracking for affected subdivisions.

medium↑May 2026[12]

Surplus Land Disposal

Financial impacts will depend on the final disposition and potential sale or transfer of the surplus parcels.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Desert's Edge at Sky Mountain Subdivision Engineering Challenges

Will generate increased property tax revenues and infrastructure connection fees for the city.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Claims Against the City Code Amendment

Affects city liability risk management and potential legal payout procedures.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

New Municipal Campus Financing

Up to $27,000,000 in bond debt, mitigated by $17,000,000 in existing city savings.

Moved or seconded (6)

Motions Excell 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.

movedpassed2026-04-16
Approve 35-Day Extension for Sand Hollow Mesa Development Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-04-16
Amy Werrett motioned to approve the Special City Council Meeting for March 30, 2026.
movedpassed2026-04-02
Consideration and possible approval of an Amended Proclamation regarding the discharge of fireworks
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-04-02
Continuance of Zone Change ZC26-05
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-04-02
go out of a Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m.
movedpassed2026-04-02
go into a Public Hearing at 6:17 p.m.