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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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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)(Business)

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 (6)

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

Voting record (16)(Business)

16 yes0 no

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Voted yesDec 11, 2025

Motion made by Commissioner Willden that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Site Plan major amendment for Northern Frontier Business Park Lot 4 (In-N-Out Wa

Voted yesSep 16, 2025

Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve Business Item 1 on the agenda: Major Site Plan Amendment for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 607, located at 1233 Lake Drive with Thomas Lehnardt a

Voted yesSep 16, 2025

Motion made by Council Member Willden to approve Business Item 2 on the agenda: Site Plan for Spring Cove (Riverside Crossing Lot 8) located at 249 E. Thrive Drive with the Findings and Conditions in

Voted yesSep 16, 2025

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 the Jordan River be

Voted yesSep 16, 2025

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 Overlay Parking and

Voted yesSep 16, 2025

Motion made by Council Member McOmber to approve Business Item 5 on the agenda: Amendments to City Code, Title 3 - Administrative Code, related to government records requests. Ordinance 25-64 (09-16-2

Voted yesSep 16, 2025

Motion made by Council Member Willden to approve Business Item 6 on the agenda: Adopting a resolution of the City Council of Saratoga Springs, Utah declaring its intention to reimburse itself for expe

Voted yesSep 16, 2025

Motion made by Council Member McOmber to approve Business Items 7 and 8 on the agenda: First Amendment to a Reimbursement Agreement with Clayton Properties Group II, Inc. a Colorado Corporation dba Oa

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

approve the Consolidate Fee Schedule update for New or unlisted Business Uses and Boundary Adjustments. City initiated. Ordinance 25-62 (09-02-25)

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, chapter 19.02, 19.04, and 19.13 for New or Unlisted Business Uses Codes. City Initiated. Ordinance 25-61 (09-0

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Land Development Code Amendments for New or Unlisted Business Uses

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Consolidated Fee Schedule Update for Business Uses and Boundary Adjustments

Voted yesMar 4, 2025

Motion made by Council Member Wadman to approve Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement for Westport Business Park, LLC. Resolution R25-14 (03-04-25) with all findings and conditions.

Voted yesMar 4, 2025

Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement for Westport Business Park, LLC (Resolution R25-14)

Voted yesJan 7, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember Carn to table Business Item # 4 to a date-to-be-determined to allow City staff the opportunity to meet with the applicant to discuss various mitigation measures including

Voted yesJan 7, 2025

Motion made by Councilmember Willden to Table the General Plan Amendment from Regional Commercial to Business Park for Utah Valley Turf Farm Property, located near Crossroads Blvd. 1400 N. and Pioneer

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