Bryon Saxton
About
Bryon Saxton's platform centers on managing the city's physical and economic expansion, with a specific focus on the 1900 West development corridor and general business growth. He is also prioritizing essential municipal infrastructure projects, such as the establishment of a new city cemetery, while navigating community concerns regarding housing density and fiscal policy.
Campaign promises (4)
- developmentThe candidate has prioritized the development plans for the 1900 West corridor.Related votes
- developmentThe candidate is focused on fostering business growth within the city.
- infrastructureThe candidate supports the creation of a new city cemetery.
- developmentThe candidate has engaged in discussions regarding city-wide philosophies on growth and housing density.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 3:00:18
- Avg per meeting
- 5:09
- Segments
- 1948
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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)
Proposed Property Tax Increase
The proposed tax increase amounts to an average of about $17 per month for residential taxpayers, totaling roughly $2.8 million in new revenue.
City Budget and Tax Concerns
Impacts all property taxpayers in Roy City through potential tax rate adjustments.
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Saxton 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.
- secondedpassed2026-04-07
Councilmember Hulbert motioned to adjourn the meeting
- secondedpassed2026-03-17
Councilmember Hulbert motioned to adjourn the meeting
Decisions during term (12)
Recorded while Saxton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Resolution 26-24 for FY 2027 Budget and 34.24% Property Tax Increase
Adopt Resolution 26-24 (Final FY 2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate)
Adoption of Resolution 26-1 for FY 2027 Budget
Resolution 26-17: Interim Budget and Property Tax Ceiling
Redevelopment Agency Resolution 26-1: RDA Budget
Resolution 26-13: FY 2026 Budget Adjustments
Resolution 26-13: FY 2026 Budget Adjustments
Adoption of Resolution 26-7 (Tentative Budget & Impact Schedule)
Adoption of Resolution 26-9 (Budget Officer Statement Acknowledgment)
Adoption of Resolution 26-7 (Tentative Budget and Property Tax Impact Schedule)
Resolution 26-4: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendments
Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Resolution 25-24)
Voting record (12)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adopt Resolution 26-24 (Final FY 2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate)
Opposed the tax increase from the beginning and advocated for a 27% plan.
Adoption of Resolution 26-24 for FY 2027 Budget and 34.24% Property Tax Increase
He opposed the tax increase and argued that a lower 27% increase using fund balance should be pursued.