Aaron Dekeyzer
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Aaron Dekeyzer's platform appears to focus on development issues, specifically debating the allowance of detached housing on existing residential properties. Other articles discuss campaign finance, election results, and council appointments, but do not detail further specific promises or platform positions.
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentDebated allowing detached housing on some existing residential properties.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 65
- Total speaking time
- 7:13:52
- Avg per meeting
- 6:40
- Segments
- 7206
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Voice summary
At-Large Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer on the recordAI-generated · 6 meetingsCouncil Member Aaron DeKeyzer consistently focuses on operational oversight, frequently questioning the efficiency and effectiveness of city departments, ranging from police drone logistics to executive staffing authority. He has shown a strong interest in environmental and community policy, actively pursuing ordinances for dark sky protection and waterway conservation while prioritizing local control over state mandates for housing initiatives. Additionally, DeKeyzer leverages his role to advocate for enhanced community programming and regional transit improvements, often challenging external proposals to ensure they align with the city's long-term operational and strategic goals.
Top issues during term (20)
State Mandate for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Minimal direct fiscal impact on the city, though it expands residential property development potential.
Canyon Gate Townhome Development
Generates new housing stock and potential fee revenues for the city.
Draft Water Conservation Plan 2026
Saves households an estimated $440 per year in avoided water system improvement costs.
Hagan Road Rezone for Animal Rights
Minimal direct municipal financial impact.
City Bonds for Building Purchase and Renovation
The bond will increase property taxes for residents.
Intersection Safety
Estimated at approximately $3 million total, with a city match of about 7% ($300,000) covered via an existing WFRC grant.
Blueprint for Progress Land Development Code Update
Code update costs are managed within existing planning department budgets.
Crescent View General Obligation Bond
Estimated tax increase of approximately $5 per month for residential properties and $9.09 per month for commercial properties over a term not exceeding 21 years.
August 13 Storm Flooding
Future capital improvement projects will be needed to address identified drainage bottlenecks across the city.
Speeding Traffic and Availability of Speed Boards
Potential cost to purchase additional speed-monitoring boards if recommended by staff.
Silver Sage Estates Subdivision Concerns
Potential increase in housing stock and associated property tax revenue.
Tax Increment Financing for Housing and Transit Zone
None anticipated at this stage.
Waste and Recycling Services Update
Potential cost reductions for residents who would otherwise pay duplicate service fees.
Kimballs Lane and Draper Town Center Station Area Plans
None anticipated.
Traffic Speeding and Speed Board Availability
Purchasing additional speed boards would require minor unbudgeted equipment expenditures.
Centennial Parkway Street Dedication
Minimal administrative and legal costs to process the dedication.
Potential State Lease of Justice Court Building
Could generate net revenues of approximately $650,000 annually before capital expenses.
Restaurant Development on State Street
The plan will guide future city spending and development priorities.
Moved or seconded (36)
Motions Dekeyzer 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.
- seconded2026-08-11
adopt Resolution 26-78C, setting the General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) amount to $21 million...
- secondedpassed 4-22026-03-24
Adoption of Resolution ACRSSD 26-01 (Rec Center Naming)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
approve Items 5 and 6 on the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed2026-03-10
approve the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed2026-02-24
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-20
Interlocal Agreement: Sandy Cairns HTRZ
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-20
A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Aaron Dekeyzer to adopt Resolution 26-03C, a resolution of the Sandy City Council approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement wit…
- movedfailed2025-12-09
He made a motion to add this item to the council agenda for next week.
- secondedpassed 6-02025-09-16
to adopt Resolution 25-47C, a resolution to extend temporary changes to the Sandy City Council Rules and Procedures...
- secondedpassed2025-07-01
to approve the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed2025-06-24
to approve the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed 7-02025-06-24
Adoption of FY 2025-26 Sandy City Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-32025-06-24
Public Art Program Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-06-24
convene a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of Sandy City and adjourn the City Council meeting at 6:45 pm
- movedfailed 3-42025-06-17
approve the Dekeyzer budget proposal funding a public art program
- movedpassed 7-02025-06-17
continue the Public Hearing to June 24, 2025
- movedpassed 7-02025-06-17
direct Council Staff and the Council Chairperson to execute the attached Legal Services Agreement, Amendment 3, with Cowdell Law, prior to June 30, 2025
- movedpassed 7-02025-06-17
A motion was made by Aaron Dekeyzer, seconded by Marci Houseman, to adopt Resolution 25-30C.
- movedpassed2025-06-03
convene a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency Board
- movedpassed2025-05-27
to approve the consent calendar
Decisions during term (334)
Recorded while Dekeyzer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar Approval
Canyon Gate Rezone (Ordinance #26-52)
Canyon Gate Development Agreement (Resolution #26-84C)
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment (Ordinance #26-51)
Consent Calendar Approval
Consent Calendar Approval
Redevelopment Agency Minutes Approval
Approval of the September 22, 2026 Draft Minutes
Approval of the September 29, 2026 Draft Minutes
Prescott Drive Detached Garage Conditional Use Permit
Naya Haim Subdivision Preliminary Review
Badger Cove Subdivision Preliminary Review
Approval of Consent Calendar
Convene Closed Session and Adjourn
Approval of the September 1, 2026 Draft Minutes
Approval of the September 15, 2026 Draft Minutes
Adjournment of the City Council Meeting
Approval of Consent Calendar
Hagan Road Rezone (Ordinance 26-56)
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Ordinances 26-51, 26-52, Res. 26-84C)
Voting record (283)
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Canyon Gate Rezone (Ordinance #26-52)
Canyon Gate Development Agreement (Resolution #26-84C)
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment (Ordinance #26-51)
convene a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual and adjourn the Council meeting immediately following the closed session
deny Ordinances 26-51 and 26-52 and Resolutions 26-84C
Hagan Road Rezone (Ordinance 26-56)
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Ordinances 26-51, 26-52, Res. 26-84C)
Supported the project and development agreement.
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Code Amendments (Ordinance 26-55)
Opposed excessive restrictions on building height and design.