Tawny Knuteson-Boyd
About
Tawny Knuteson-Boyd's platform centers on continuity and the completion of existing municipal commitments, specifically focusing on addressing housing development challenges within Moab. As an incumbent, her priorities emphasize stability and the follow-through of long-term city infrastructure projects.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentThe City Council, including incumbent Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, has vowed to see the Walnut Lane housing project through to completion despite significant challenges.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 1:20:25
- Avg per meeting
- 2:22
- Segments
- 1053
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Voice summary
Council Member Tawny Knuteson-Boyd on the recordAI-generated · 3 meetingsCouncil Member Tawny Knuteson-Boyd has consistently prioritized public safety and infrastructure management, specifically by advocating for stricter traffic controls and addressing vehicle congestion near residential areas like the Entrada condominiums. She has taken an active legislative role by moving to approve salary schedule ordinances and proposing amendments to municipal code regarding sidewalk and gutter requirements. Additionally, she has remained a vocal proponent of environmental and safety initiatives, such as supporting water conservation outreach and the removal of off-highway vehicle signage from public roads.
Top issues during term (20)
City of Moab Annexation Policy Plan and Boundary Maps Update
Potential future property and sales tax increases for annexed properties, along with costs associated with extended municipal services.
Public Transit Funding & Arches Shuttle Integration
MAT annual operating costs are approximately $700,000, increasingly subsidized by local funds as state and federal grants decrease.
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Pedestrian Safety and Crosswalks
Positions the city to apply for multi-million-dollar federal infrastructure grants.
Henry Shaw Hotel and Workforce Housing Obligations
Generates thousands in municipal fees and millions in potential workforce housing contributions.
Sidewalk and Driveway Construction Standards
Generates fee-in-lieu revenue dedicated to future pedestrian and sidewalk infrastructure projects.
Cooperative 1581 Landscaping Special Exception
Minor potential savings on fencing costs for the developer, offset by design review and legal drafting costs.
Minor Subdivision at 196 N 200 E
The changes aim to reduce staff time spent on permitting and enforcement.
county commission meeting
These decisions could impact everything from tourism revenue to local development costs.
Spanish Valley Water Storage
A $3,000,000 loan to be repaid over 15 years at 3.72% interest, with potential impacts on local water rates.
Pack Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
The project costs $527,943, supported by grant funding and reallocated capital funds.
Vendor Code Reform
Streamlines licensing and operational costs for mobile food vendors and property owners.
Affordable Housing Development
Ongoing administrative and subcommittee efforts support regional housing grants and funding toolboxes.
sheriff election
The election outcome will determine how the sheriff's department allocates its budget and prioritizes taxpayer-funded resources.
Mill Creek Flood Mitigation
Estimated project construction costs total approximately $7.8 million, to be funded via federal grants, FEMA, and municipal bonds.
Emergency Preparedness
The cooperative wildfire agreement provides an insurance-like mechanism to cover costs of catastrophic fires.
C-2 Zoning and Infill Development
The CHP project faces a $29,590 sidewalk fee, while the Henry Shaw Hotel faces a $2.6 million workforce housing fee.
tourism impact
More tourists mean more money flowing into local businesses, which is great for the economy.
Moved or seconded (4)
Motions Knuteson-Boyd 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.
- movedpassed 4-12026-04-14
Ordinance 2026-07: Sidewalk Exception Process
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: letter of support for essential air service, approval of minutes for the March 24, 2026, regular meeting…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Ordinance 2026-05: Elected and Executive Salaries
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
26 council consent.pdf General Business Public Hearing for Resolution 06-2026: A Resolution Assessing Abatement Costs and Fees for the Abatement of the Dangerous Building Located at 737 Mountain View Drive, Moab, Utah
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (293)
Recorded while Knuteson-Boyd was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Table Consideration of Cooperative 1581 Landscaping Special Exception
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Consent Agenda
Pack Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Bid Award
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-18: Vendor and Business License Regulations
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-19: Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Exemptions
Consent Agenda
Consideration of Resolution 17-2026: A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Moab as Surplus
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab in the Amount of $651,231.38
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation of Denial for Henry Shaw Hotel Development Agreement
Recommendation of Approval for Master Fee Schedule Updates
Positive Recommendation on Ordinance 2026-19 (Highway Commercial Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Exemptions)
Amended Positive Recommendation on Ordinance 2026-18 (Vendor Code Rewrite)
Consent Agenda Approval
Approval of City Bills
Ordinance 2026-22: RAP TAC Appointment Process
Voting record (81)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Pack Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Bid Award
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-18: Vendor and Business License Regulations
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-19: Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Exemptions
Approval of City Bills
Ordinance 2026-22: RAP TAC Appointment Process
Drinking Water Master Plan and Rate Study Task Order
Mentioned the rate study was timely.
Resolution 16-2026: Safe Streets for All Zero Fatalities Goal
Speed Limit Reduction on 100 West
Concurred that 100 West speed reduction is appropriate.
Position Statement on Moab Area Transit and Arches Shuttle
Noted the vital nature of the service while acknowledging potential future funding challenges.