Ken Richey
About
Ken Richey, seeking reelection to the Ogden City Council, has indicated that his priorities for a second term include focusing on downtown development and the airport. While specific details on his policy proposals are limited in the provided articles, his campaign appears to center on continuing his work and addressing key areas of city growth and infrastructure.
Campaign promises (3)
- generalRichey discussed priorities for his second term if his reelection bid was successful.Related votes
- developmentRichey talked about downtown development as part of his reelection bid.
- developmentRichey discussed the airport as part of his reelection bid.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 53
- Total speaking time
- 2:46:49
- Avg per meeting
- 3:09
- Segments
- 2632
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Voice summary
District 3 Council Member Ken Richey on the recordAI-generated · 3 meetingsCouncil Member Ken Richey has consistently focused on fiscal oversight and infrastructure efficiency, balancing support for city growth with a critical eye toward operational management. He demonstrated this through his vote for the Managed Parking System Ordinance, which he defended as essential for downtown revitalization, while simultaneously scrutinizing the project's financial sustainability and procedural details. Additionally, Richey has prioritized administrative and public safety staffing concerns, evidenced by his inquiries into hiring alternatives for the fire department and his push for the Council to explore retaining independent legal counsel.
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.
Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and Data Privacy
Involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in municipal technology contracts.
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.
Development on Sloped Terrain
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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 Richey 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
Voting record (56)
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
Resolution 2026-12: Ogden City Youth Council Bylaws Amendments
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)
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
Consent Items: Audit Committee and Board of Health Appointments
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
Wanted to see homeownership or market-rate development rather than another subsidized rental project.