Dave Graf
About
Dave Graf's platform appears to prioritize addressing critical urban issues such as housing affordability and homelessness. He also indicated a focus on public safety through police evaluations. These issues suggest a platform centered on improving the quality of life and safety for Ogden residents.
Campaign promises (2)
- housingFocus on housing and homelessness issues.
- public-safetyAddress police evaluations.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 28
- Total speaking time
- 2:54:51
- Avg per meeting
- 6:15
- Segments
- 2380
Want every word Graf has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Graf said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (20)
Police Department Interaction with Federal Immigration Enforcement (ICE)
Null
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Increases city appropriations and revenues by $3,684,000.
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.
Christmas Village Planning
Financial impacts involve seasonal event revenues, merchandise sales, and operational expenditures for the Christmas Village.
Municipal Code and Zoning Map Amendments
Null
Mixed-Use Development at 768 W 24th Street
Brings new attainable housing and commercial opportunities to West Ogden.
Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and Data Privacy
Involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in municipal technology contracts.
New Signage in Historic District
Private investment by property owners to upgrade downtown commercial storefronts.
Utah Renewable Communities Initiative
Participating residential customers will see a $4 monthly surcharge, while qualifying low-income residents participate at no cost.
Waste Reduction and Recycling Efforts
Recycling program operations affect municipal waste management contract costs and diversion metrics.
Unified Development Code Adoption
Streamlining development procedures is expected to reduce administrative costs and project delays for builders.
Public Art Projects
Funded through existing municipal arts allocations and grants.
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.
Managed Parking Implementation
The system is intended to manage parking demand, though specific revenue trends are not yet available.
General Plan Update (Plan Ogden)
Potential reduction in rezone application fee revenues if property owners are allowed to opt in through a city-initiated process.
Commercial Exhaust Vent Placement on Pedestrian Walkways
None for the city.
Historic Building Preservation
Restoration costs are estimated around $11 million, supported by federal grants, tax credits, and private investment.
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.
Decisions during term (248)
Recorded while Graf was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Public Safety Employee Appeal Board Reappointment
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-19 (FY 2026-2027 Budget Amendments)
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 (39)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
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
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)
ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RICHEY AND SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR GRAF, RESOLUTION 2026-10 WAS ADOPTED
ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RICHEY AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOPEZ, ORDINANCE 2016-16 WAS ADOPTED
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
Appointment to At-Large Seat C
Voted for Jeremy Peterson.
RESOLUTION 2026-9 WAS ADOPTED
Adoption of Council Midterm Vacancy Procedures Resolution
Thorstensen Building Land Transfer and Development Agreement Amendment
Desired more balance of income and market-rate ownership opportunities in the downtown core.