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 (13)(General)
Data Privacy Program Policy
Costs associated with implementation and training are expected.
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.
city website update
This could save the city money in the long run by reducing calls to city hall for basic info.
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.
new civic building
Taxpayers are footing the bill for this shiny new building, but it's expected to be a great community asset.
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.
Religious building construction
Private church construction project with no city budget impact.
tree removal controversy
Increased spending on tree removal and management.
city service relocation
This could save the city money in the long run by streamlining operations.
new city hall opening
Taxpayers are footing the bill for this massive upgrade, so expect that to show up somewhere in the city budget.
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 (6)
Recorded while Freeman 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
Voting record (1)(General)
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