Rachel Freeman
About
Rachel Freeman's platform centers on addressing key urban challenges facing Lehi. Her priorities include tackling traffic congestion, ensuring prudent budget management, and developing strategies to address the city's housing needs. These issues reflect a focus on practical governance and community development.
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Campaign promises (3)
- infrastructureFocus on addressing traffic congestion in Lehi.
- taxesPrioritize responsible budget management for the city.
- developmentWork towards solutions for the city's housing challenges.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 42
- Total speaking time
- 6:14:37
- Avg per meeting
- 8:55
- Segments
- 6153
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Voice summary
Council Member Rachel Freeman on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetingsCouncil Member Rachel Freeman has consistently prioritized fiscal oversight and transparency, frequently demanding detailed operational data and independent audits before supporting funding for organizations and major city projects. She advocates for a restrained approach to tax increases and public spending, often suggesting cost-minimization strategies for developments like the Civic Center and emphasizing that general fund allocations should be based on demonstrated need rather than automatic entitlement. Her policy engagement frequently centers on infrastructure and public services, where she has supported public safety hiring, advocated for accessibility improvements in parks, and expressed concerns over the long-term sustainability of municipal development agreements.
Top issues during term (8)(Budget)
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.
Property Tax Strategy
The rate is designed to generate the same revenue as last year, excluding new growth.
CDBG Funding Allocation
The city receives approximately $300,000 annually in CDBG funds.
Museum funding
If the museum closes, the city could save money but lose a cultural asset.
Annual Financial Audit
None directly, but indicates fiscal health.
ice complex funding
This could save Lehi some cash upfront, but might miss out on big future funding from the NHL.
Moved or seconded (4)
Motions Freeman 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
Hold Closed Meeting for Real Property
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-27
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…
- movedpassed2026-01-27
Table Transportation Funding Resolutions (#2026-07 and #2026-08)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Resolution #2026-01: Kirkham Estates Annexation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Freeman 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)
Voting record (4)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.