Alicia Washington
About
Alicia Washington's platform focuses on increasing affordable housing options within Ogden. She also advocates for greater transparency and public engagement by proposing that the City Council hire its own attorney and foster more interaction between the council and its constituents.
Campaign promises (3)
- developmentAlicia Washington wants to make a push for more affordable housing in Ogden.Related votes
- transparencyAlicia Washington wants to see the City Council take on its own attorney.
- transparencyAlicia Washington seeks additional interaction between the council and the public.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 4:02:46
- Avg per meeting
- 5:55
- Segments
- 2917
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Voice summary
District At Large Seat A Council Member Alicia Washington on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsCouncil Member Alicia Washington has consistently prioritized fiscal scrutiny and administrative oversight, particularly regarding the city's Managed Parking System and its associated budget. Her legislative engagement centers on questioning the efficacy of data-driven policies, including concerns over outdated parking budget information, license plate reader technology, and the implementation of residential permit enforcement. Furthermore, Washington advocates for rigorous land-use planning, frequently highlighting the environmental impacts of development projects and the need to protect local business continuity during redevelopment efforts.
Top issues during term (20)
Police Department Interaction with Federal Immigration Enforcement (ICE)
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Senior Housing Project Participation and Incentive Agreement at 151 12th Street
$1 million loan from the RDA Housing Fund with a 3.5% interest rate and a 40-year term.
Mixed-Use Development at 768 W 24th Street
Brings new attainable housing and commercial opportunities to West Ogden.
Utah Renewable Communities Initiative
Participating residential customers will see a $4 monthly surcharge, while qualifying low-income residents participate at no cost.
Wildcat Square Student Housing Survey Area
The project anticipates $3.3 million in total tax capture over a 15-year period, with $2.8 million allocated as a developer incentive.
Taylor Canyon School Property Acquisition
Transfers $700,000 within the Capital Improvement Fund to acquire 1.91 acres of park property.
Commercial Exhaust Vent Placement on Pedestrian Walkways
None for the city.
Forest Service Building Redevelopment
The city purchased the building for $3.6 million using a private bond placement, with anticipated CRI TIF revenues and future sale proceeds covering the financial gap.
Ogden City Youth Council Governance
None.
Development on Sloped Terrain
Null
Renewable Energy Program Development
Staff time and potential outreach material costs associated with program communications.
Pineview Reservoir Pipeline Crossing Construction
This project impacts municipal water infrastructure funding and utility management.
Zone Ogden Code Rewrite and Land Use Standards
Changes to development codes and public notification mailings carry administrative costs.
Commercial Zone Change at 3563 Lincoln Avenue
Enhances commercial property value and tax generation.
Costly Riverbend Townhome Development
Generates private investment and new housing stock with bonded public infrastructure.
Fiscal Year 2028-2032 Capital Improvement Plan Priorities
Sets the framework for multi-million dollar capital investments over a five-year horizon.
Sub-Committee Governance and Community Engagement
None.
Proposed Council Rules and Norms Amendments
None.
Decisions during term (248)
Recorded while Washington was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Public Safety Employee Appeal Board Reappointment
Minutes for Approval (Voice vote)
Adjournment.
Approval of September 8, 2026 Minutes
Adoption of Resolution 2026-8 for Senior Housing at 151 12th Street
Adoption of Resolution 2026-9 for Wildcat Square CRA Public Hearing
Adjournment.
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda Approval
Conditional Use Permit Continuance for 130 W. 28th St.
Costly Riverbend Phasing Plan Approval
Costly Riverbend Final Group Dwelling Approval
Costly Riverbend Preliminary Subdivision Approval
Zone Change Approval for 3563 Lincoln Ave.
Recommendation of Approval for 768 W. 24th St. Project Amendments
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda - Citizens Advisory Committee Appointment
Resolution 2026-12: Ogden City Youth Council Bylaws Amendments
Voting record (61)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-19 (FY 2026-2027 Budget Amendments)
Adoption of Resolution 2026-8 for Senior Housing at 151 12th Street
COUNCIL MEMBER RICHEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF KATHY ROBLES AND THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF JEREMY SMITH, MARY CAROLL, ERIC DEFRIES, WARD OGDEN, AND DANI WRIGHT TO THE OGDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY.
ORDINANCE 2026-18 WAS ADOPTED UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE
RESOLUTION 2026-11 WAS ADOPTED UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE
Ogden Housing Authority Appointments
She found the information provided for the reappointments lacking, particularly regarding the rationale supporting them.
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-18 (Rezone at 410 N. Lockwood Dr.)
Adoption of Resolution 2026-11 (Synchrony Bank Line of Credit Renewal)
Approval of Resolution 2026-4: Land Transfer and Development Agreement for Forest Service Building
REMOVE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 253 4TH STREET FROM PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2026-17
ORDINANCE 2026-17 WAS ADOPTED
Motion to Amend Rezone Ordinance (Remove 253 4th St)
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-17 (Grant Avenue and 4th Street Rezone)
Cited concerns about lack of constituent input, future costs, definitions of open space versus park space, and failure to study housing potential.
ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RICHEY AND SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR GRAF, RESOLUTION 2026-10 WAS ADOPTED
COUNCIL MEMBER RICHEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON TO THE WEBER-MORGAN BOARD OF HEALTH.
ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RICHEY AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOPEZ, ORDINANCE 2016-16 WAS ADOPTED
Consent Items: Audit Committee and Board of Health Appointments
Voted against due to concerns regarding the appointment process.
VICE CHAIR GRAF MOVED THE COUNCIL ADJOURN INTO A CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 52-4-205(1) OF THE OPEN AND PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW.
ORDINANCE 2026-15 WAS ADOPTED
TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2026-15 TO REDUCE THE TRANSFER AMOUNT FROM $700,000 TO $10,000
Amendment to Ordinance 2026-15 (Future Park Property Reserve Transfer)
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-15
Expressed support for the project but preferred requiring Council approval prior to future strategic park property acquisitions from the reserve.
Appointment to At-Large Seat C
Voted for Arlene Anderson.
RESOLUTION 2026-9 WAS ADOPTED
Adoption of Council Midterm Vacancy Procedures Resolution
Thorstensen Building Land Transfer and Development Agreement Amendment
Color Sky Homes Participation and Incentive Agreement
PATH to Citizenship Program Guidelines Amendments
RESOLUTION 2026-8 WAS ADOPTED
Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer
FY 2025-2026 Year-End Budget Amendments
FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
Council Goals and Guidelines
Financial Principles
FY 2026-2027 Salary Schedules
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Final Budget
RDA FY 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
Quality Neighborhoods Initiative Renewal (RDA)
Adjourn into Closed Session
Municipal Building Authority FY 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
Adjourn into Closed Session
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
Adoption of Consolidated Plan Amendment #2
Wildcat Square Community Reinvestment Project Survey Area
Adoption of Managed Parking System Ordinance (Option 2)
Adoption of Managed Parking Fees Ordinance
Adoption of Community Clean Energy Participation Ordinance
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-4: Code Services and Community Risk Reduction Reorganization
Adoption of Resolution 2026-2: Weber County Fire Interlocal Agreement
Exchange Building Land Transfer and Development Agreement
Expressed deep concerns regarding the financial risks, potential demolition by neglect vulnerabilities, and the permanent transfer of public land without retaining city ownership.