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South Jordan City
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Kathie L. Johnson

District 2 Council Member2024-2027

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
46
Total speaking time
1:26:18
Avg per meeting
1:53
Segments
1773

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Voice summary

District 2 Council Member Kathie L. Johnson on the recordAI-generated · 14 meetings

Council Member Kathie L. Johnson consistently prioritizes fiscal transparency, taxpayer sensitivity, and data-driven governance throughout her deliberations on budget and infrastructure projects. She frequently engages with issues concerning municipal revenue, tax adjustments, and the potential economic impacts on residents and local businesses, often advocating for early public involvement in decision-making. Her record shows a strong focus on neighborhood safety and quality of life, evidenced by her questioning of infrastructure project impacts like traffic congestion, her support for historic preservation, and her active involvement in youth council initiatives.

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Top issues during term (11)(General)

critical↑Jun 2025[28]

Regional Transit Connectivity

Requires minimal upfront cost for basic vertiport designations, though future regional facilities may involve significant private-public investment.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

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.

high↓Jun 2025[3]

Daybreak Traffic and Safety

There is no direct financial impact, though enforcement may require staff time.

medium↓May 2026[2]

golf course preservation

The resident noted that repairs have already cost him a significant amount of money.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

liquor licenses

Potential impact on businesses operating under the current license structure.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

infrastructure failure

Costs associated with the sewer improvements will be borne by the Jordan Basin Improvement District.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

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.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

data breach

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for cybersecurity upgrades, legal fees, and potential fallout from the leaked data.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

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.

medium↓Mar 2024[0]

tumbleweed removal

City resources are taking a financial hit as crews spend extra time and taxpayer money hauling away mountains of weeds.

high↓Jul 2026[0]

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 Johnson 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.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17

    Council Member Zander motioned to adjourn the February 17, 2026 City Council Meeting.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17

    Approval of January 7, 2026 City Council Budget Meeting Minutes

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-02-17

    recess the City Council Study Meeting and move to executive closed session for the discussion of the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17

    Motion to Adjourn Executive Session and Return to Study Meeting

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03

    Council Member Zander motioned to strike section 17.130.030 (Prohibitions in the ADU Floating Zone) from Ordinance 2026-03 and approve Ordinance 2026-03 Amending Chapters 16.36.090…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-02-03

    Council Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03

    Resolution R2026-04, Purchasing Policy

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-02-03

    Herriman High Chinese New Year Celebration

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03

    Council Member Zander motioned to appoint Council Member Jason McGuire as Mayor Pro Tempore for the February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting in Mayor Dawn R. Ramsey’s absence.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-01-07

    Council Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the January 7, 2026 City Council Budget Meeting.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-01-06

    Resolution R2026-01: Religious Freedom Day

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 4-02026-01-06

    adjourn the January 6, 2026 City Council Meeting.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-01-06

    Council Member McGuire motioned to adjourn the January 6, 2026, City Council Study Meeting.

  • secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    Resolution R2025-54, Adopting a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Map. (By Fire Chief, Chris Dawson)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 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…

  • movedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    Council Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the December 2, 2025 City Council Meeting and return to the Executive Closed Session to discuss the character, professional competence, p…

  • movedpassed 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…

  • movedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    Council Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the December 2, 2025 City Council Study Meeting.

  • secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02

    Council Member Zander motioned to approve Zoning Ordinance 2025-08-Z, Rezoning property generally located at 10378 South Jordan Gateway in the City of South Jordan from C-F (Commer…

  • secondedpassed 4-02025-11-18

    Resolution R2025-58: America250 Support

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (5)

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

Voting record (16)(General)

16 yes0 no

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Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Council Member Shelton motioned to approve Ordinance 2026-11, Amending Chapters 17.16.010 (Planning Commission), and 17.18.030.010 (General Use Regulations) of the South Jordan City Municipal Code to

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Council Member Shelton motioned to approve Resolution R2026-05, Amending the Future Land Use Plan Map of the General Plan of the City of South Jordan from Agricultural Preservation (AP) to Stable Neig

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Resolution R2026-05: Park Place Phase 5 General Plan Amendment

Voted yesDec 2, 2025

Council Member Zander motioned to approve Zoning Ordinance 2025-08-Z, Rezoning property generally located at 10378 South Jordan Gateway in the City of South Jordan from C-F (Commercial-Freeway) Zone t

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

Council Member Johnson motioned to approve Ordinance 2025-17, Amending Chapters 16.04.160 (Lots and Parcels), 16.14 (Subdivision Amendment), 17.04.060 (Public Notices), 17.08 (Definitions Generally) o

Voted yesNov 18, 2025

approve Resolution R2025-62, Adopting the 2025 General Election Canvass of Votes

Voted yesOct 7, 2025

Council Member McGuire motioned to approve Resolution R2025-49, Amending Chapter 7 of the South Jordan General Plan to comply with new requirements of State Law.

Voted yesOct 7, 2025

Adoption of Resolution R2025-49 - General Plan Chapter 7 Amendment

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Council Member Zander motioned to approve Resolution R2025-42, Amending the Future Land Use Plan Map of the General Plan of the City of South Jordan from Stable Neighborhood (SN) to Economic Center (E

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Resolution R2025-42: General Plan Land Use Amendment for Bess Dental Office

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Council Member Shelton motioned to approve Zoning Ordinance 2025-02-Z, Rezoning property generally located at approximately 500 West Ultradent Drive in the City of South Jordan from A-1 (Agricultural)

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Council Member Zander motioned to approve Resolution R2025-13, Amending the Future Land Use Map of the General Plan of the City of South Jordan from Natural Area (NA) and Agricultural Preservation Bou

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

Resolution R2025-13: Altitude General Plan Amendment

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Council Member McGuire motioned to approve Zoning Ordinance 2025-03-Z, Rezoning property generally located at approximately 272 West 11100 South in the City of South Jordan from C-F (Commercial - Free

Voted yesMar 4, 2025

Council Member Shelton motioned to approve Resolution R2025-02, Amending the South Jordan Moderate Income Housing Plan as part of the General Plan.

Voted yesMar 4, 2025

Council Member Zander motioned to approve Ordinance 2025-07, amending Section 17.130.060 (Flag Lot Overlay Zone), Section 16.04.160 (Lots and Parcels), Section 17.08.010 (Definitions Generally), and S