Trent Staggs
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 7:02:29
- Avg per meeting
- 16:54
- Segments
- 7922
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Planning
Sets the property tax rate for law enforcement services with no overall tax increase.
Land Use Code Cleanup
None.
Subdivision Drainage and Easement Disputes
Subdivision infrastructure improvements funded by the developer.
Traffic Calming Process
Staff time and administrative resources.
Water Conservation Technology
Upfront contract cost offset by long-term savings on purchased culinary water.
Code Enforcement Efficiency
Estimated startup cost of approximately $75,000 to $100,000 annually if implemented.
Skate Park Strategy
18000 dollars allocated for design services.
Downtown Commercial Development
Projected initial revenues of approximately $80,000 scaling to $150,000 annually upon buildout, with potential debt financing or city advances required for early infrastructure.
Home Occupation Regulations and Permitting for Resident-Led Hobbies
Generates business license fees for the city and provides supplemental household income for local residents.
Residential Traffic and Safety
Potential future costs associated with code drafting and enforcement.
public transit advocacy
Rail projects involve massive capital outlays that could impact long-term city and regional budgets.
Historic Preservation
Approximately $300 per banker's box.
Town Days Outreach
Minimal, as it utilizes existing city infrastructure.
Curbside Recycling Program
Eliminating the program could save the city from having to increase fees or subsidize the program through the general fund.
city management appointment
This hire sets the tone for how our tax dollars are prioritized and managed across city departments.
municipal elections
The cost of the election is managed through the contract with Salt Lake County.
Animal Shelter Operations
The city may see minor savings by streamlining the legal process for animal impoundment.
election results
The city will now move forward with the budget priorities and fiscal policies championed by the newly elected council members.
police leadership change
The city will likely spend a chunk of the budget on a national search firm and potential salary bumps to attract top-tier talent.
political misconduct investigation
Taxpayer money was spent on an investigation that could have been avoided if the claims weren't baseless.
Decisions during term (144)
Recorded while Staggs was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Short-Term Rental Application (PLZ 25-2042)
Hypnotherapy Home Occupation (PLZ 25-2046)
Catering Home Occupation (PLZ 25-2048)
Design Studio Home Occupation (PLZ 25-2050)
Utah Collective SD Rezone (PLZ 25-4008)
Consent Agenda Approval
Resolution 25-58: Budget Amendments
Skate Park Closure
126 South CRA Development Agreement (PLZ 25-4011)
Jiffy Lube Amended Site Plan (PLZ 25-8018)
Approval of Election Results (Item 2b)
Approval of Resolution 25-5-1 (Amended Fee Schedule)
Continue Reader Short-Term Rental (PLC 25-2042)
Little Footsteps Conditional Use Permit (PLZ 25-2043)
Approval of October 9, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Adopt Commercial Gateway Zone Amendments
Walker Property Rezone (Ordinance 25-25)
Continue Ordinance 25-24
Barrows Short-Term Rental Permit (PLZ-25-2040)
Voting record (4)
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