Melissa Dahle
About
Melissa Dahle's platform focuses on enhancing public engagement and tackling the critical issue of affordable housing in Logan. Her approach emphasizes community involvement and finding practical solutions to make the city more accessible.
Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyShe is committed to improving public engagement within the city.
- developmentShe aims to address the issue of affordable housing in Logan.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 42:57
- Avg per meeting
- 2:23
- Segments
- 884
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Top issues during term (20)
Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Mapping Updates
None directly from the code adoption itself.
Short-Term Rental Restrictions in Commercial Mixed-Use Zones
May influence commercial real estate development strategies in commercial zones.
Emergency Preparedness and Fire Response
The city is evaluating new utility-billing software to improve emergency notifications.
Maple View Subdivision Development
Private residential development costs and associated municipal infrastructure installation will be borne by the developer.
Adoption of Wildland-Urban Interface Code
None directly from the code adoption itself.
Mixed Residential Zoning Change
Unknown at this stage.
data center zoning guidelines
Data centers bring big investments and tax dollars to town, but they also use a ton of energy and water, which could impact local utility costs.
West Side Rezone and Commercial Land Preservation
Loss of potential commercial tax revenue balanced against future residential property valuations.
Wetland Development Standards
Potentially affects development costs and environmental mitigation requirements for property owners.
Utility Billing Software Upgrade
$883,206 allocated from enterprise fund reserves.
CDBG Program Performance
Review of prior year federal CDBG expenditures.
Elevate West Townhome Subdivision
New housing construction will expand the city's property tax base and increase demand for municipal services.
Municipal Worker Compensation and Living Wages
Direct impact on city personnel operating budgets depending on wage policy adjustments.
City Renewable Energy Goals & Geothermal Options
Potential geothermal investments could increase average residential utility bills by $0.70 to $3.20 per month.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments
Involves major fund reallocations and donations totaling over $10.8 million.
FY 2025-2026 Budget Adjustments and Public Works Funding
Adjusts the city budget by $10,800,000 across electric funds, capital projects, and donations.
Logan City School District Operational Update
Operated through school district funding streams rather than municipal city taxes.
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fees
Affects municipal utility revenue and resident utility bills.
Logan Light and Power Rate Updates
Adjustments to electric utility bills for residential and commercial customers across the city.
Rieckhoff Rezone Request (715 South 80 East)
Property value and tax classification could shift with the commercial rezoning.
Moved or seconded (29)
Motions Dahle 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-20 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Motion by Vice Chair López seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-19 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Dahle, seconded by Councilmember Lee-Koven, to approve minutes from July 21, 2026, Regular Council Meeting and August 4, 2026, meeting agenda, as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-25 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-26 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Chair Johnson seconded by Councilmember Dahle to continue Resolution 26-27 to the August 18, 2026, Council meeting as an action item with a public hearing as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-23 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Motion by Councilmember Dahle seconded by Vice Chair López to adopt Ordinance 26-08 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-02
PUBLIC HEARING - Budget Adjustment FY 2025-2026 appropriating: $30,000 golf course reserves toward equipment repairs - Resolution 26-22 – Rueben Nelson, Assistant Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-26
approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 Council meeting and the May 19, 2026 meeting agenda, as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-26
approve Resolution 26-15 as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-05
approve minutes from the April 21, 2026 Council meeting and the May 5, 2026 meeting agenda, as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-05
approve Resolution 26-13 as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-05
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a proposed resolution to approve fees for the Parks and Recreation Department to include Logan River Golf Course, Logan Cemetery, Parks and Recreation Field Use – Resolution 26-12 – Russ Akina, Parks and Recreation Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-17
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve minutes from the March 3, 2026 Council meeting and the March 17, 2026 agenda as amended.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-17
Motion by Chair Johnson seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-08 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
to approve Resolution 26-05 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
to approve minutes from the February 3, 2026 Council meeting and the February 17, 2026 agenda as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
PUBLIC HEARING - Budget Adjustments FY 2025-2026 appropriating: $410,166 electric fund reserves toward a line truck replacement; $470,520 golf course reserves toward the purchase of new golf carts – Resolution 26-04 – Richard Anderson, Finance Director 6:30 p.m
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Continue Resolution 26-02 (Library Fees)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (133)
Recorded while Dahle was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Ratification of Board Appointments
Aceptación de las actas: 15 de septiembre de 2026, Reunión ordinaria y aprobación de la agenda: Presidente Mike Johnson
Ordinance 26-18: 2024 Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption
Resolution 26-36: Light and Power Electrical Rate Schedules and Fees
Resolution 26-37: FY 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments
Acceptance of Minutes: October 6, 2026, Regular Meeting and Approval of Agenda: Chair Mike Johnson
Adjourn (6:45 p.m. estimated)
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Ratification of Board Appointments
Resolution 26-34: Wastewater Master Plan Update
Ordinance 26-17: Rezone from Commercial to Mixed Residential 20
Resolution 26-35: FY 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments (Grants)
Resolution 26-33: Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fees
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Resolution 26-28: FY 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments
Resolution 26-29: FY 2026 Carry Forward Appropriations
Ordinance 26-16: Rieckhoff Rezone
Resolution 26-31: CDBG CAPER for Program Year 2025
Resolution 26-32: Library and EMS Grant Budget Adjustments
Voting record (188)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve Resolution 26-34 as presented.
approve minutes from September 15, 2026, Regular Council Meeting and October 6, 2026, meeting agenda, as presented.
approve ratification of the names presented.
deny Ordinance 26-17 as presented.
approve Resolution 26-35 as presented.
approve Resolution 26-33 as presented.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Ratification of Board Appointments
approve Resolution 26-35 as presented.
approve minutes from September 15, 2026, Regular Council Meeting and October 6, 2026, meeting agenda, as presented.
approve ratification of the names presented.
approve Resolution 26-34 as presented.
deny Ordinance 26-17 as presented.
approve Resolution 26-33 as presented.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Ratification of Board Appointments
Resolution 26-34: Wastewater Master Plan Update
Ordinance 26-17: Rezone from Commercial to Mixed Residential 20
Expressed preference for housing and families over commercial development based on conversations with neighboring residents.