Heather Newall
About
Heather Newall's publicly stated platform position, as gathered from the provided articles, centers on her advocacy for a 'yes' vote on Prop 11. This proposition is related to the restructuring and creation of a new school district within Utah County.
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Campaign promises (1)
- educationHeather Newall advocates for a 'yes' vote on Prop 11, which concerns the creation of a new school district.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 56
- Total speaking time
- 6:03:36
- Avg per meeting
- 6:30
- Segments
- 5835
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Voice summary
Council Member Heather Newall on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetingsCouncil Member Heather Newall has consistently championed fiscal transparency, administrative accountability, and sustainable development throughout her recent council service. She frequently engages in detailed oversight of land-use agreements and infrastructure projects, often prioritizing pedestrian-friendly design and traffic management over vehicle-centric growth. Furthermore, Newall demonstrates a strong commitment to labor retention by advocating for competitive city employee compensation and has proactively sought to minimize the city's general fund reliance by promoting private partnerships and targeted grant utilization.
Top issues during term (17)(Budget)
Municipal Budget Planning
Directly impacts city spending, resource allocation, and municipal services across Lehi.
Utility Rate Increases
Professional services contract cost funded through utility operational funds.
Regional Transportation Funding
Millions of dollars allocated through county and MAG funding agreements for design and construction.
PARC Tax Allocation
The policy governs the distribution of a 0.1% sales tax.
Recreational facility funding
Requires an estimated $15,000 for initial removal, with potential future capital costs for major renovations.
police budget request
The department is currently managing evolving costs for school resource officers and equipment.
CDBG Funding Allocation
The city receives approximately $300,000 annually in CDBG funds.
Power Rate Increases
Potential rate increases for pressurized irrigation, sewer, and storm drains, alongside electric bill savings from a lowered PPAC.
Property Tax Strategy
The rate is designed to generate the same revenue as last year, excluding new growth.
CDBG Funding Priorities and Sidewalk Infrastructure
Estimated at approximately $16 million for downtown sidewalk completion, with potential property owner assessments.
ice complex funding
This could save Lehi some cash upfront, but might miss out on big future funding from the NHL.
Museum funding
If the museum closes, the city could save money but lose a cultural asset.
budget debate
This could save the city some cash, but will it cost us in lost tourism and community spirit?
Annual Financial Audit
None directly, but indicates fiscal health.
city funding
This investment could attract more businesses and increase local tax revenue, which might mean better services for you.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Newall 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.
- movedpassed2026-01-13
Resolution #2026-02: Utah Lake Authority Governing Board Assignment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-12025-12-16
Consideration of Ordinance #69-2025, approving the Lee Zone Change on .50-acres located at 1035 West Main Street, changing the zoning from RA-1 (residential/agriculture) to Commercial
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-16
Consideration of Resolution #2025-91, approving the Hammond Development Agreement on a light office warehouse project located at approximately 600 West State Street. Petitioner: Justin Hammond CC Staff Report Hammond Development Agreement 12.16.25.docx
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-16
Paul Hancock moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of 4.4 and 4.13 to discussed. Heather Newall seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed 3-12025-12-16
Consideration of Resolution #2025-86 appointing Planning Commissioners to the Lehi City Planning Commission. Petitioner: Lehi City Res 2025-86.docx
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-16
Consideration of Ordinance #72-2025, approving 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 Transit Oriented Development to Mixed-Use (tabled from the 9/23/25 City Council meeting)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-02
Approval of Purchase Orders
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Resolution #2025-83: Water Conservation Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-18
Resolution #2025-82: 2300 West Engineering Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12025-11-18
Chris Condie amended the motion to strike his comment referencing 3.5 so that it can be applied anywhere else that may be appropriate.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-11-18
Consideration of Resolution #2025-80, the Board of Canvassers Certifying the Official Canvassers' report of the November 4, 2025, General Municipal Election for Lehi City, Utah. Res 2025-80.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-18
Ordinance #66-2025: Skye Area Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Resolution #2025-79: Property Purchase Ratification
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2025-11-18
Resolution #2025-84: Sales Tax Revenue Bonds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-11-18
Resolution #2025-79: Property Purchase Ratification
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Consideration of Resolution #2025-78, amending the Lehi City Budget for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). Petitioner: Lehi City
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-10-28
Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-10-28
Resolution #2025-75: SummitIG Utah Franchise
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-14
JDH Olson Annexation (Resolution #2025-74 and Ordinance #63-2025)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Ordinance #59-2025: Connectivity Standards Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (15)
Recorded while Newall was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution No. 2026-42: FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
Resolution No. 2026-38: FY 2026-2027 Budget and Fee Schedule
Table FY 2026-2027 Budget and Fee Schedule Resolution
Adoption of Resolution #R2026-05 (RDA Budget for FY 2026-2027)
Open and Close Public Hearing on FY 2027 LBA Budget
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-27 (FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment #4)
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-28 (FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget)
Resolution #2025-90 (Budget Amendment #3)
Resolution #2025-78: FY 2026 Budget Amendment #2
Resolution #2025-76: FY 2026 Budget Amendment
Resolution #R2025-11: Skye View Project Area Budget
Resolution #2025-37: Budget Amendment #3 for FY2025
Adoption of Resolution L2025-02 (FY 2026 Budget)
Adoption of Resolution #R2025-09 for FY 2026 Budget
Voting record (30)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.