Patrick Schaeffer
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- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:06:41
- Avg per meeting
- 4:46
- Segments
- 1630
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District 1 Council Member Patrick Schaeffer on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Patrick Schaeffer has consistently prioritized fiscal accountability and administrative transparency throughout his recent tenure, frequently labeling himself a "penny pincher" regarding city spending. He has demonstrated skepticism toward city financial reporting practices and has actively engaged in oversight of committee costs, utility billing, and the city’s renewable energy initiatives. His legislative efforts have focused on refining city code, advocating for community-based services like recycling events, and scrutinizing the procedural integrity of city communication platforms.
Top issues during term (3)(Environment)
Community Clean Energy Program
Estimated increase of approximately $4 per month for residential utility customers and about 5% for non-residential ratepayers.
water conservation
Could increase landscaping costs for some new home builders.
environmental remediation
Cleaning up this mess removes a huge liability, potentially boosting local property values and opening the door for new tax-generating businesses.
Moved or seconded (15)
Motions Schaeffer 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 5-02026-07-27
adjourn the July 27, 2026 City Council Special Meeting at 6:44 pm.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Council Member Schaeffer moved to recess the City Council Meeting and move into Closed Session for the reasons indicated below.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Resolution R2026-09: Pedestrian Bridge Support
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Council Member Butterfield moved to adjourn the March 9, 2026, City Council Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Community Council Budget Approval
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Resolution R2026-10: UFA and UFSA Board Alternate
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-09
Kearns Community Council Transition to City Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Acknowledgment of Monthly Financial Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Recess Before General Business
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Council Member Butterfield moved to adjourn the January 12, 2026 City Council Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Motion to Enter Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Selection of Utah League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee Representatives
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Council Member Butterfield moved to approve the December 8, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes as published.
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Resolution R2026-02: Appointing UPD and SLVLESA Representatives
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-12
Council Member Schaeffer moved to appoint Mayor Valdez as the representative to the MSD Board of Trustees.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Schaeffer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.