Utah Record
Salt Lake County
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Jiro Johnson

Council Member, District 12025–2026

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
13
Total speaking time
1:57:26
Avg per meeting
9:02
Segments
1442

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑May 2026[29]

Jail Modernization and Criminal Justice Reform

Requires ongoing county investment paired with state funds and opioid settlement monies to support specialized teams and housing.

critical↑Sep 2026[18]

Economic Outlook and Housing Affordability

$550,000 total allocated across organizations under Policy 1200.

high↓Aug 2026[18]

Parks and Recreation Ice Rink Policy Changes

Potential loss of income for skating coaches and increased pressure on alternative ice facilities.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

election

The outcome could shift how your tax dollars are spent on county services and local initiatives.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Transient Room Tax Revenue Bonds

Saves the county upwards of $1 million annually in debt service through an improved bond credit rating.

critical→Aug 2026[15]

November 2026 Local Special Bond Election Procedures

Up to $100 million in general obligation bonds with no anticipated property tax rate increase based on projected growth.

critical↓Aug 2026[13]

Data Center Zoning Regulations

Staff and legal resources will be required to draft new zoning regulations and study regional water impacts.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

E-Bike Regulations on County Trails

Minimal cost for signage installation estimated at approximately $50 per sign for about ten initial signs.

critical↑Jun 2026[11]

FY 2026 Midyear Budget Adjustments and Tax Rates

Adjusts appropriations across county funds with a net neutral general fund impact and capital set-asides.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP) Program Funding

Approximately $38 million in grant allocations funded through voter-approved sales taxes.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Discovery Gateway Museum Agreement Oversight

No immediate financial impact; recommendations focus on administrative and maintenance compliance.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

2027 Employee Benefits and Health Plan Adjustments

Involves approximately $1.2 million to $1.5 million in projected health plan adjustments.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

2027 Proposed County Budget & Property Tax Increase

Generates $39.5 million in additional ad valorem revenue, costing the owner of an average $658,000 home about $5.85 per month.

critical↓Aug 2026[9]

$128 Million General Obligation Bond for Parks and Open Space

The estimated annual property tax impact is $16.39 for an average residential property valued at $658,000, though net operational and maintenance costs are projected at $47.1 million annually during the first ten years.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Proposed Federal ICE Detention Center Litigation

Unknown costs associated with proposed legal defense services.

high↓May 2026[7]

Integrated Watershed Plan Adoption

Public outreach campaigns have increased budgets to support water conservation messaging.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Community Access and Senior Center Historic Recognition

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Fleet Management Performance Audit & Oversight

Potential cost savings from eliminating underutilized vehicles and reducing fleet maintenance expenses.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

local elections

Your property taxes and local spending are directly tied to whoever wins this council seat.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

election voting guide

None, voting is completely free!

Decisions during term (251)

Recorded while Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (33)

28 yes5 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

that the Consent Agenda be approved

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

that this agenda item be approved

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted noAug 18, 2026

to call the question.

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

that this resolution be adopted with a new section directing Council legal counsel to work with the District Attorney's Office to prepare a temporary land use ordinance, consistent with Utah Code §17-

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution Regarding Water-Intensive Industrial Development (Failed Amendment)

Voted noAug 4, 2026

Approval of Recommended Projects for General Obligation Bond

Believed additional worthy projects could and should be added to the list before voting.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

to approve Jennifer Nakao and Andy Stephenson as members of the Career Services Council.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Reappointment of Career Services Council Members (Item 5.4)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

to reconsider the vote for this agenda item

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

to void the tax sale and relist the property at the next County tax sale

Voted noJul 14, 2026

that the bid be ratified based on the testimony that was given

Voted noJul 14, 2026

Contest of Tax Sale: Parcel 16-17-306-026-0000 (Initial Ratification)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Decision

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Void Tax Sale and Relist Property

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Temporary Land Use Regulation for Rocky Mountain Power Project

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

to forward the ordinance to the July 14, 2026, Council Meeting for final consideration

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum Annual Plan and Budget Approval

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Resolution Initiating Withdrawal from SLVLESA

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Resolution Supporting Termination of MSD Master Interlocal Agreement

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

First Reading of Temporary Land Use Regulation Ordinance for Rocky Mountain Power

Voted noJun 9, 2026

A motion was made by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Moreno, to not approve this request today, but defer consideration of it to the annual budget.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Sheriff's Office Additional FTEs Request

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Justice Court Time-Limited Position

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

that this agenda item be approved

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Approval of 2026 Recreation Bond Advisory Board Nominations

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Final Adoption of Community Clean Energy Act Program Ordinance

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

that Council Space Option 3 be adopted

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

to add item number 6 to the Safe and Healthy Communities section stating that the County would work with local communities as the Council implemented a disaster mitigation and emergency management pla

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

that this agenda item be forwarded to the May 17, 2026, Council meeting for formal consideration

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Adoption of Council Office Space Option 3

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Adoption of Countywide Strategic Priorities and Goals with Amendment

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

First Reading of Community Clean Energy Act Program Ordinance

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