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 (20)(General)
Municipal Fiber Network Expansion and Bonding
The network's debt service is currently supported by sales and franchise tax revenues, with projections indicating complete coverage from fiber revenues by 2030.
property donation
Since it's a donation, taxpayers get a sweet new park without the upfront land-buying costs, though the city will take on minor upkeep down the road.
Data Privacy Program Policy
Costs associated with implementation and training are expected.
city website update
This could save the city money in the long run by reducing calls to city hall for basic info.
Building Permits & Inspections
Property owners building walls over four feet will now face the cost of engineering and permit fees.
new city hall opening
Taxpayers are footing the bill for this massive upgrade, so expect that to show up somewhere in the city budget.
law enforcement action
The city spent resources on a multi-day police sting operation.
city center opening
This could mean more efficient use of city funds, saving taxpayer dollars in the long run.
law enforcement incident
This could cost Lehi taxpayers for repairs to damaged police cars and potential legal fees.
new civic building
Taxpayers are footing the bill for this shiny new building, but it's expected to be a great community asset.
addressing growth
The city may need to increase spending on infrastructure and staffing to keep up with the pace of development.
postal code change
This could cost the city some cash upfront, but it might save money in the long run by improving mail efficiency.
historic preservation
This is a low-cost way to boost local pride and tourism.
city services expo
This event is free to attend, so your wallet stays happy!
city hall construction
Your tax dollars funded this project, so it's important to see how the city is spending them.
infrastructure project
This could mean more tax revenue for the city as businesses move in and jobs are created.
campaign violation
This could cost taxpayers if a legal challenge or re-election is needed.
drug bust
This bust could save the city money by reducing drug-related crime and healthcare costs.
Construction noise
The city might face increased costs from handling complaints and potential fines if ordinances aren't followed.
tree removal controversy
Increased spending on tree removal and management.
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 (15)
Recorded while Lockhart was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Lakeview Land and Rock General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Consideration of Ordinance #16-2026, approving a General Plan Amendment on 7.1 acres located at 2424 West 900 North changing the designation from Very-Low Density Residential Agriculture (VLDRA) to Very-Low Density Residential (VLDR).
Consideration of Ordinance #18-2026, approving a General Plan Amendment on 2.8-acres located at 41 East 900 North changing the designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Mixed-Use (MU).
Terry Bishop General Plan Amendment
Georgetown Development General Plan Amendment
Ordinance #71-2025 (Water Use and Preservation General Plan Element)
Ordinance #72-2025 (Water's Edge General Plan Amendment)
Ordinance #62-2025: Lee General Plan Amendment
Ordinance #60-2025: Bull River Road General Plan Amendment
Lee General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Bull River Road General Plan Amendment Denial Recommendation
Resolution #2025-72: Power Engineers General Services Agreement
Ordinance #58-2025: Waters Edge General Plan Amendment
Water's Edge General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Voting record (18)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Denial of Lakeview Land and Rock General Plan Amendment with Development Agreement Direction
Viewed the commercial change as incompatible with long-standing residential zoning.
Commissioner Eyre moved to give a positive recommendation to the City Council with the findings that the change will bring consistency with the General Plan, and that the consistency and compatibility
Item 3.4 Motion: Commissioner Everett moved to give a positive recommendation to the Lehi City Council with the findings that it fits within the existing General Plan, that it is consistent with the c
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.
Commissioner Eyre moved to give a positive recommendation to the Lehi City Council, with the findings that the proposed application does conform with the goals and policies of the General Plan. He inc
Lee General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Noted concerns regarding consistency with the General Plan.
Bull River Road General Plan Amendment Denial Recommendation
Stated that islands of density go against the General Plan and thresholds for changes should be high.
Commissioner Kunze moved to give a positive recommendation to the Lehi City Council with the findings that the proposed zone change is consistent with the General Plan designation of Commercial, that
Water's Edge General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Moving for a negative recommendation with a note to city council to reconsider their resolution halting TOD development.