Emily Lockhart
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Emily Lockhart's platform focuses on key urban issues facing Lehi, including improving traffic flow and addressing housing affordability. She also emphasizes the importance of responsible fiscal management and maintaining a balanced city budget.
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Campaign promises (3)
- infrastructureEmily Lockhart highlighted the need to address traffic congestion in Lehi.Related votes
- taxesLockhart discussed the importance of managing the city's budget effectively.
- developmentEmily Lockhart expressed a commitment to finding solutions for Lehi's housing challenges.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 55
- Total speaking time
- 6:35:38
- Avg per meeting
- 7:12
- Segments
- 6862
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Voice summary
Council Member Emily Lockhart on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetingsCouncil Member Emily Lockhart consistently prioritizes fiscal responsibility, advocating for expert-led feasibility studies and rigorous oversight of municipal funding and tax allocations. She frequently scrutinizes development agreements and budget requests, notably voting against items that lack performance benchmarks or violate internal spending policies. Throughout these sessions, she has engaged deeply with issues ranging from regional waste management and public safety retirement contributions to urban infrastructure and traffic safety. Her tenure is marked by a focus on administrative transparency, questioning the necessity of development impacts on resident rights and seeking equitable standards for city-managed projects.
Top issues during term (12)(Environment)
Hazardous Waste Disposal Program
Zero net cost to the city and ratepayers, as the fee is offset by adjustments.
water conservation
The city is conducting a study to determine how to cover operational costs while keeping rates fair.
Water Shortage
Null
Landscaping Standards
Developers may face higher costs for alternative landscaping.
Green Waste Facility Proposal at Mellor-Rhoads Park
Saves the city money on tree removal costs but was rejected due to neighborhood impacts.
drought conditions
You might end up paying more for water or even face fines if you use too much.
environmental impact
No major financial impacts are immediately apparent, but potential fines or restoration costs could arise if the city is found responsible.
Water infrastructure & restrictions
Investment in new equipment and personnel to save water and reduce costs.
water supply
Expect your water bill to go up as the city tries to manage the shortage.
tree removal and environmental concerns
It's unclear if this tree-chopping spree will cost taxpayers more money, but people are definitely worried about the environmental cost.
sewer rate increase
This hike could strain household budgets, with bills potentially doubling in a few years.
environmental policy
This could cost the city in both legal battles and lost eco-tourism dollars.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Lockhart 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.
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Councilor Freeman moved to approve Resolution #2026-05 of the Lehi City Council, urging preservation of local land use authority and opposing new statewide high-density or "by-righ…
- movedpassed2026-01-06
Councilor Lockhart nominated Councilor Stallings to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore
- secondedpassed 4-12025-11-13
Public hearing and consideration of Center Cal's request for approval of the Collective Site Plan exception to the tree requirement located at approximately Timpanogos Highway and Morning Vista Road. Collective 1.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2025-11-13
Sky View Development Pylon Signs
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12025-10-09
Motion: Commissioner Lockhart moved to table the item to allow the applicant to pursue language that would maximize transparency of intent for the residents, Commission, and Counci…
- secondedpassed2025-09-25
Public hearing and recommendation of Lehi City’s request for review of the Starter Home Attainable Residential (SHAR) ordinance creating an opportunity for the development of small single-family homes. SHAR.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-09-25
give a negative recommendation to the Lehi City Council with the findings that it is not in conformance with the general plan. She included all DRC comments.
- secondedpassed2025-09-25
Commissioner Eyre moved to approve the minutes as presented.
- movedpassed2025-09-25
Motion: Commissioner Lockhart moved to give a negative recommendation to the Lehi City Council with the findings that the proposed amendment is not in conformance with the purposes…
- secondedpassed2025-09-25
Warner Transport & Dirt Storage Conditional Use Permit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-11
Commissioner Kunze moved to adjourn the meeting.
- movedpassed2025-09-11
Public hearing and recommendation of Lehi City’s request for review of a Development Code Amendment to Chapter 37, Connectivity Standards. Dev Code Chapter 37.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12025-09-11
Consideration of Clyde Capital Group’s request for approval of revisions to the Vistas at the Point Amenities removing the amphitheater from their required amenities. (Tabled from the May 8th meeting) Vistas 1.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-08-28
Maverik Zone Change Recommendation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12025-08-28
Public hearing and recommendation of Bob Perdue’s request for review of the Water’s Edge General Plan Amendment on approximately 13.02 acres located at approximately 1300 East 175 South, changing the land use designation from Commercial to Mixed-Use. Water's Edge 1.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-08-28
Commissioner Everett moved to adjourn the meeting.
- moved2025-08-28
Public hearing and recommendation of Bob Perdue’s request for review of the Water’s Edge General Plan Amendment on approximately 13.02 acres located at approximately 1300 East 175 South, changing the land use designation from Commercial to Mixed-Use. Water's Edge 1.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-08-28
Public hearing and consideration of Holden Rockwell’s request for conditional use approval of the Skull Valley Flag Lot located at 208 East 200 South. Skull Valley 1.pdf Skull valley 2.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-08-07
moved to adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed2025-07-31
Commissioner Everett moved to approve both sets of minutes as they have been presented. Commissioner Lockhart seconded.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Lockhart 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.