Donald J. Shelton
No biography on file yet.
Contact
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 45
- Total speaking time
- 3:50:44
- Avg per meeting
- 5:08
- Segments
- 4470
Want every word Shelton has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Shelton said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Voice summary
District 3 Council Member Donald J. Shelton on the recordAI-generated · 12 meetingsCouncil Member Donald J. Shelton consistently demonstrates a focus on fiscal responsibility, frequently scrutinizing budgetary allocations, bonding requirements, and the long-term sustainability of city funding. Throughout his tenure, he has actively engaged in infrastructure and development discussions, advocating for traffic assessments, trail improvements, and neighborhood-sensitive building designs while expressing concerns over park maintenance and city codes. His legislative record includes moving to approve several key ordinances and resolutions, often balancing his support for development projects with demands for transparency and operational efficiency. Additionally, he has prioritized public safety and services, notably advocating for increased police presence and questioning the transition of expenses into specialized public safety districts.
Top issues during term (8)(General)
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
While it's too early to say for sure, this could cost taxpayers if the city is found to have mishandled things.
golf course preservation
The resident noted that repairs have already cost him a significant amount of money.
liquor licenses
Potential impact on businesses operating under the current license structure.
infrastructure failure
Costs associated with the sewer improvements will be borne by the Jordan Basin Improvement District.
homelessness ordinance
This ordinance likely won't save the city money in the long run, as pushing people out doesn't fix the underlying issues.
short-term rentals
Property owners could see a nice financial boost if they're allowed to rent out their spaces, but neighbors might worry about potential hits to their home values.
data breach
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for cybersecurity upgrades, legal fees, and potential fallout from the leaked data.
court operations
You might end up spending more on gas or travel time since you'll have to commute to a different city for your court dates.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Shelton 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.
- seconded2026-02-17
Ordinance 2026-04, Amending Section 17.130.130.030 (Prohibitions in the ADU Floating Zone) of the South Jordan Municipal Code to clarify Development Standards. RCV (By Long-Range Planner, Joe Moss)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
adjourn the executive closed session and move back to the City Council Study Meeting
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Council Member Shelton motioned to approve the D.1. January 6, 2026 City Council Study Meeting D.2. January 6, 2026 City Council Meeting as published.
- movedpassed 4-02026-01-20
Council Member Shelton motioned to adjourn the January 20, 2026 City Council Study Meeting.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-07
Council Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the January 7, 2026 City Council Budget Meeting.
- movedpassed 4-02026-01-06
Ordinance 2026-01: Vacating Rosary Way Right-of-Way
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-06
adjourn the January 6, 2026 City Council Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Resolution R2025-64: Creation of Downtown Daybreak Public Infrastructure District No. 1
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Council Member Shelton motioned to amend the agenda to add an executive closed session Item E.2 to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a…
- secondedpassed 4-12025-12-02
Council Member Johnson motioned to approve Resolution R-2025-57, Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Development Agreement pertaining to the development of property approximately locat…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Council Member Johnson motioned to recess the Executive Closed Session to discuss the character, professional competence, physical, or mental health of an individual until after th…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Council Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the December 2, 2025 City Council Study Meeting.
- movedpassed 4-02025-11-18
Resolution R2025-59: Privacy Program Policy #300-03
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02025-11-18
Council Member Shelton motioned to adjourn the November 18, 2025 City Council Study Meeting.
- secondedpassed 4-02025-11-18
Resolution R2025-61: Glenmoor Subdivision Parcel Transfer
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02025-11-18
Resolution R2025-63: PC Zone Development Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-11-18
Ordinance 2025-17, Amending Chapters 16.04.160 (Lots and Parcels), 16.14 (Subdivision Amendment), 17.04.060 (Public Notices), 17.08 (Definitions Generally) of the South Jordan City Municipal Code to comply with changes in State Legislation. RCV (By Long-Range Planner, Joe Moss)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Village at High Ridge HOA Appeal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Council Member Harris motioned to approve the September 16, 2025 City Council Study Meeting and the September 16, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes as published.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Council Member Harris motioned to adjourn the October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Shelton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (15)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.