Marci Houseman
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- 73
- Total speaking time
- 16:26:02
- Avg per meeting
- 13:30
- Segments
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District 4 Council Member Marci Houseman on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetingsCouncil Member Marci Houseman has consistently prioritized fiscal accountability, transparency, and data-driven governance throughout her term. She has frequently championed legislative oversight of city staffing and budget allocations, while actively advocating for "missing middle" homeownership opportunities and resident-centered housing policies. Notable instances of her engagement include opposing the Arbor Plaza purchase to maintain RDA oversight and pushing for outcome-based reporting for city projects rather than relying solely on output statistics.
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.
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.
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 (40)
Motions Houseman 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.
- movedfailed 3-42026-08-11
adopt Resolution 26-78C, setting the General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) amount to $30 million...
- moved2026-08-11
set the General Obligation Bond amount at $30 million dollars.
- secondedpassed 6-12026-08-11
A reconsideration of the motion made my Marci Houseman was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt Resolution 26-78C setting the General Obligation Bond (GO…
- movedpassed2026-03-10
Title 21 Steering Committee Liaisons
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
approve the Consent Calendar
- moved2026-03-10
Title 21 Steering Committee Liaisons
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed 6-02026-02-17
Convene Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
26-039 Ordinance 26-03 January 20, 2026 Memorandum Attachments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-20
Interlocal Agreement: Sandy Cairns HTRZ
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 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…
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Recess Council to convene RDA
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-13
Appointment of Ben Hill as Parks and Recreation Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-06
to adopt Resolution 26-01 as amended this evening
- secondedpassed 6-12026-01-06
Appointment of Legislative Policy Committee Liaisons
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-06
Appointment of Legislative Policy Committee Liaisons
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
select the following Council Members to represent the Council at the upcoming breakfast with the City's state legislators: Alison Stroud, Cyndi Sharkey, Aaron Dekeyzer
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
A motion was made by Brooke D'Souza, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt Resolution 25-53C as amended
- movedpassed2025-12-09
A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Ryan Mecham to approve the Consent Calendar, Items 8 and 10
Decisions during term (334)
Recorded while Houseman 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
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 (299)
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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
Convene Closed Session and Adjourn
deny Ordinances 26-51 and 26-52 and Resolutions 26-84C
A motion was made by Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Marci Houseman to allow for two internal Extended Living Areas if there is not an external one and the lot size is 20,000 square feet or larger
Hagan Road Rezone (Ordinance 26-56)
Agreed that overturning prior council decisions on established neighborhoods is unfair to existing homeowners.
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Ordinances 26-51, 26-52, Res. 26-84C)
Supported the development agreement and project.
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Code Amendments (Ordinance 26-55)
Believed the restrictions were overly stringent and hindered housing affordability.