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Christopher Carn

Mayor2026–2030

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
38
Total speaking time
5:36:46
Avg per meeting
8:52
Segments
6934

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Voice summary

Mayor Christopher Carn on the recordAI-generated · 9 meetings

Mayor Christopher Carn has consistently emphasized procedural efficiency and structure, frequently enforcing strict time limits for public comments and carefully managing city council agendas. His tenure has been marked by a focus on infrastructure and civic development, including the successful approval of contracts for a new fire station, the Saratoga Road widening project, and various community master plans. Mayor Carn has also demonstrated a proactive approach to legislative advocacy and regional coordination, notably testifying before Congress regarding local post office needs and managing the city's relationship with the Utah Lake Authority.

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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Carn 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.

  • movedpassed 5-02025-12-11

    Motion made by Commissioner Carn to approve the 2026 Planning Commission Calendar.

  • secondedpassed 5-02025-12-11

    In-N-Out Burger Site Plan

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-12-11

    Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.16, with the Findings and Conditio…

  • secondedpassed 5-02025-12-11

    Motion made by Commissioner Hill that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.18, with the Findings and Conditio…

  • movedpassed 4-12025-12-11

    Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the Jordan Promenade (“Wander”) Community Plan Amendment 5 a…

  • movedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    Disposition of Real Property (Old City Hall)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    Fire Chief Appointment - Resolution R25-66

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 4-02025-12-02

    Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Saratoga Hills 7 LDS Church. Located 1439 S Lake View Terrace Road, Lafe Harris & Mike Davey,…

  • secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    2026 Annual City Council Meeting Schedule - Resolution 25-72

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-10-21

    Motion made by Councilmember Carn to approve the Consent items as listed on the Agenda.

  • movedpassed 5-02025-10-21

    Site Plan for Harvest Point Commercial Plat A, Lot 2

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-10-21

    Motion by Councilmember Carn to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or syste…

  • movedpassed 5-02025-09-25

    Jacob Ranch Market Place Preliminary Plat, located at 1930 S. Redwood Road. Bill Gaskill as applicant. Senior Planner Austin Roy

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02025-09-25

    Saratoga Crossroads Lot 1B Dave’s Hot Chicken Major Site Plan Amendment

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-09-25

    approve the minutes of September 11, 2025.

  • movedpassed 5-02025-09-16

    Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve the Consent items.

  • movedpassed 5-02025-09-16

    Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve Business Item 3 on the agenda: Selecting the name The River Walk at Saratoga Springs for the Wander Waterfront City Park located along…

  • movedpassed 5-02025-09-16

    Major Site Plan Amendment for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 607

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02025-09-16

    Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve Business Item 4 on the agenda: Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, chapter 19.04 for Gateway…

  • secondedpassed 7-02025-09-11

    Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 607 Major Site Plan Amendment, located at 1233 Lake Drive. Thomas Lehnardt as applicant. Senior Planner Gina Grandpre

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (12)

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

Voting record (24)(Budget)

23 yes0 no1 abstained

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Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Resolution Adopting a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Local Building Authority (LBA R26-2)

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Motion made by Trustee Taylor to approve the Resolution Adopting a Tentative Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the Local Building Authority of the City of Saratoga Springs. LBA R26-01 (05-05-26

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Resolution Adopting a Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (LBA R26-01)

AbstainedNov 18, 2025

approve the Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Resolution R25-59 (11-18-25)

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

approve the Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Resolution R25-44 (09-02-25), with all staff findings and conditions

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Motion made by Council Member Willden to approve the Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Resolution R25-32 (06-17-25) Seconded by Council Member Wadman.

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

FY 2025-2026 Final Budget and Pay Plan Adoption

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Motion by Board Member Willden to approve Resolution Approving FY 2025-2026 CDRA Tentative Budget; CDRA R25-1 (03-18-25)

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Motion made by Trustee Carn to approve the Resolution Adopting a Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Local Building Authority of the City of Saratoga Springs. LBA R25-2 (05-06-25)

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Motion made by Council Member McOmber to approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Final Budget and Pay Plan; No Tax Increase; Ordinance 25-32 (05-06-25)

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Resolution Adopting a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Resolution Approving FY 2025-2026 CDRA Final Budget (Resolution R25-2)

Voted yesApr 22, 2025

Motion made by Council Member Willden to approve Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Resolution R25-22 (04-22-2025)

Voted yesApr 22, 2025

Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Resolution R25-22)

Voted yesMar 18, 2025

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tentative Budget & Pay Plan (Resolution R25-16)

Voted yesMar 18, 2025

Motion made by Council Member McOmber to approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tentative Budget and Pay Plan; No Tax Increase; Resolution R25-16 (03-18-25)

Voted yesMar 18, 2025

Motion by Board Member Willden to approve Resolution Approving FY 2025-2026 CDRA Tentative Budget; CDRA R25-1 (03-18-25)

Voted yesMar 18, 2025

Motion made by Trustee McOmber to approve the Resolution Adopting a Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Local Building Authority of the City of Saratoga Springs. LBA R25-1 (03-18-25)

Voted yesMar 18, 2025

Resolution Adopting a Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26

Voted yesMar 18, 2025

FY 2025-2026 CDRA Tentative Budget Approval

Voted yesMar 4, 2025

Motion made by Council Member McOmber to approve Budget Amendments for FY 2024-25. Resolution R25-13 (03-04-25)

Voted yesMar 4, 2025

Budget Amendments for FY 2024-25 (Resolution R25-13)

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