Emma Wilson
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- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:32:03
- Avg per meeting
- 4:36
- Segments
- 1746
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Council Member Emma Wilson on the recordAI-generated · 9 meetingsCouncil Member Emma Wilson has consistently prioritized infrastructure capacity, traffic management, and public safety throughout her recent tenure, frequently questioning developers on site logistics and parking requirements. She has been an advocate for community-focused developments, supporting a new school and fire station while pushing for active transportation infrastructure like bike lanes and increased commercial flexibility. Notable actions include her move to appoint an interim council member and her ongoing push for code amendments that balance city growth with resident feedback and community accessibility.
Top issues during term (20)
Property Tax Increase
Raises property taxes by roughly 54%, generating $3.1 million annually for public safety operations.
Alpine School District Support Services Building Rezone
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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate
The budget authorizes $3.8 million in expenditures for debt service.
Assisted Living Facility Expansion & Emergency Services Burden
Private investment in local healthcare and senior housing infrastructure.
2027 Library Holiday Schedule & Service Hours
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from adopting the routine holiday schedule.
Storm Drainage Impact Fee & Facilities Plan Update
Property owners suffered extensive structural and personal property damage costing thousands of dollars, while city insurance claims have thus far been denied.
Proposed On-Demand Transit Expansion
Seeking $2.25 million in external state grant funding over three years to subsidize expanded transit operations.
Title 19 Sign Regulation Amendments
Negligible administrative savings.
Property Tax and Budgeting
The decision will determine how tax revenue is distributed across local recreation and arts projects.
Riverwalk Phase 1 Residential Development & Traffic Impact
Private investment in residential housing and public park amenities funded by the developer.
Flood Damage Prevention Code Update
The cost of compliance is expected to be minimal for the city.
State-Mandated Land Development Code Updates (SB 284)
Negligible administrative impact on city operations.
Chamber of Commerce Support for Businesses
These projects are expected to generate new tax revenue and job opportunities for the city.
Library Board Meeting Schedule
Patron Conduct and Policy Enforcement
The cost of potential new signage and equipment repairs is being evaluated.
Moved or seconded (16)
Motions Wilson 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.
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Amendments to Title 19: City-Owned Office Trailers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve the ASD High School 722 General Plan Amendment from Planned Community and Low Density Residential to Institutional/Civic, Rezone from…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Award of Contract for 2026 Saratoga Springs Pavement Maintenance Projects to Asphalt Preservation for Bid Schedule A, and to Morgan Pavement Maintenance for Bid Schedule B. Resolution R26-11 (03-03-26)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Chapter 19.08 – Home Occupations, and 19.02 – Definitio…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Motion by Councilmember Barton to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-03
Canyon Hollow Development Agreement Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Motion by Councilmember Wilson to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Canyon Hollow Development Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Site Plan for 2429 Stagecoach Drive
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Motion by Councilmember Wilson to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or sys…
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Drinking Water and Pressurized Irrigation Systems Masterplan Update (Resolution R26-08)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve Contract award for new pedestrian crossing at 400 S (Patriot Park) project. Resolution R26-05 (01-20-26).
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendment (Resolution R26-04)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-01-07
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve Resolution R26-03 (01-07-26) Appointing Edon Davenport to serve as Interim City Council Member for the remaining term of office comme…
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-06
Site Plan Major Amendment: Northern Frontier Business Park Lot 4
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-12026-01-06
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve Wander Community Plan Amendment 5 and Village Plan 3 Amendment 3 - Major Plan Amendments, located approximately East of Riverside Dri…
Decisions during term (214)
Recorded while Wilson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Rezone for Lake Mountain School District Support Services Building and Expansion
Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code Chapter 19.18 – Sign Regulations
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes: September 24, 2026
Amendment to Annexation Policy Plan and Expansion Area Map
Vacation of Rights-of-Way and Storm Drain Easements in Fox Hollow N4
Amended Storm Drainage Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee
Consent Agenda
Amendments to Title 19 Fencing for Public Utilities
Site Plan for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 606 (Mission Barbecue)
Site Plan for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat G Lot 712
Amendments to City Code Title 11 Restricting One-Person Aircraft
Intent to Annex Andover Property located approximately NW of 1314 E Livi Lane. Scott Carlson as applicant. Resolution R26-50 (10-06-26).
Approval of Minutes: September 15, 2026.
Cemetery Policy Update.
Annexation Policy Plan Update Recommendation
Spring Heights II Rezone and General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Saratoga Springs Senior Seminary Rezone Recommendation
Voting record (221)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Spring Heights II Rezone and General Plan Amendment
Amendment to Annexation Policy Plan and Expansion Area Map
Vacation of Rights-of-Way and Storm Drain Easements in Fox Hollow N4
Amended Storm Drainage Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee
Consent Agenda
Amendments to Title 19 Fencing for Public Utilities
Site Plan for Rocky Mountain Power Jumbers Substation
Site Plan for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 606 (Mission Barbecue)
Site Plan for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat G Lot 712
Amendments to City Code Title 11 Restricting One-Person Aircraft
Motion by Councilmember Barton to approve the item on the Consent Calendar.
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve the Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027. Resolution R26-48 (09-15-26).
Motion made by Councilmember Taylor to approve the requested Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Redwood Medical located at 1843 N Redwood Road, with the Findings and Conditions in the Staff Report.
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve the requested Rezone from Agricultural to R1-9 for the Andover Property, located NE of Pony Express Parkway and Clark Drive. Scott Carlson as applicant,
Motion made by Councilmember Wadman to approve the requested Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for SCI Wasatch Lawn Funeral Home located at 877 W. Peony Drive, with the Findings and Conditions in the Sta
Motion made by Councilmember Taylor to approve Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Chapter 19.20 regarding Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADU). City init
Approval of Minutes: September 1, 2026
Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Resolution R26-48
Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Redwood Medical
Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for SCI Wasatch Lawn Funeral Home
Rezone from Agricultural to R1-9 and Development Agreement for the Andover Property
Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code Chapter 19.20 regarding Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
Motion by Councilmember Barton to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion made by Councilmember Davenport to approve the requested Development Agreement Amendment for Spring Heights Development, located at 2433 N. Redwood Road, with the findings and conditions in the
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve the Amendments for Wander Planned Community, Major Community Plan Amendment #6 and Major Village Plan 2 Amendment #3. Located at the NE corner of Pony Ex
Consent Agenda Approval
Spring Heights Development Agreement Amendment
Wander Planned Community Amendments
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion made by Councilmember Taylor that the City Council approve the requested Major Site Plan Amendment for Taco Bell located at 27 West Crossroads Boulevard, with the Findings and Conditions in the
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson that the City Council approve the requested roadway dedication plat for Bonneville Drive, with the Findings and Conditions in the Staff Report.
Motion made by Councilmember Taylor that the City Council approve the proposed Code Amendments to Chapter 19.04, with the Findings and Conditions in the Staff Report.
Motion made by Councilmember Barton that the City Council approve the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.13, with the Findings and Conditions in the Staff Report.
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to approve the Pending Ordinance for updates to the City Code Chapter 18.02 - Flood Damage Prevention. Resolution R26-46 (08-18-26).
Motion made by Councilmember Wadman to adjourn the closed meeting.
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; pending o
Consent Calendar Approval
Major Site Plan Amendment for Taco Bell
Bonneville Drive Road Dedication Plat
Amendments to Title 19 Chapter 19.04 (Residential and Mixed-Use Zones)
Amendments to Title 19 Chapter 19.13 (New or Unlisted Business Uses)
Pending Ordinance for Chapter 18.02 Flood Damage Prevention
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve the Resolution R26-44 (08-11-26) adopting the certified tax rate for the general revenue fund for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Motion made by Councilmember Taylor to approve the Ordinance 26-35 (08-11-26) adopting a Final Budget for FY 2026-2027, including a property tax rate increase, compensation schedule for elected and st
Adoption of Certified Tax Rate (Resolution R26-44)
Stated that 100% of the funds will go to public safety and that sales tax subsidies could no longer safely cover the growing gap.