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 (11)(Development)
Henry Shaw Hotel and Workforce Housing Obligations
Generates thousands in municipal fees and millions in potential workforce housing contributions.
Cooperative 1581 Landscaping Special Exception
Minor potential savings on fencing costs for the developer, offset by design review and legal drafting costs.
Affordable Housing Development
Ongoing administrative and subcommittee efforts support regional housing grants and funding toolboxes.
Housing Market Fluidity
The city is exploring incentive programs that may require future budget allocations.
Proposed Phase 2 Development Agreement for 57 West Kane Creek Boulevard
Financial impacts depend on the final terms of the development agreement negotiated between the city and the developer.
Workforce Housing Annexation
Expands city boundaries and service obligations while adding potential workforce housing units.
Lions Back Resort Development
The financial impact of the development agreement is currently under review.
Subdivision and Building Code Streamlining
None directly to the city budget, but saves developers time and potential redesign costs.
Staybridge Hotel Site Plan Approval
Requires payment of the WAHO (Workforce and Affordable Housing) fee.
Shumway Mixed-Use Commercial Development
Private capital investment estimated to revitalize the south corridor and generate commercial tax revenue.
Amasa Apartments Phase One Development Agreement
Provision of 50 restricted affordable housing units with tailored parking concessions.
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 (10)
Recorded while Knuteson-Boyd was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Recommendation of Denial for Henry Shaw Hotel Development Agreement
Phase 2 Development Agreement for 57 West Kane Creek Boulevard
Phase 2 Development Agreement for 57 West Kane Creek Boulevard
Conditional Approval of Planning Resolution 13-2026 (CHP Development Site Plan)
Phase One Development Agreement for 57 West Cane Creek Boulevard
Recommendation of Phase 1 Development Agreement (Amasa Apartments)
Approve Development Agreement for 57 West King Creek Boulevard
Shumway Mixed-Use Development Site Plan
Recommendation of Development Agreement for 57 West Cane Creek Boulevard
Ordinance 2025-13: EV Readiness for Multi-Household Development
Voting record (3)(Development)
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