Patrick Harris
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- 40
- Total speaking time
- 1:28:28
- Avg per meeting
- 2:13
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District 1 Council Member Patrick Harris on the recordAI-generated · 13 meetingsCouncil Member Patrick Harris consistently prioritizes fiscal transparency and long-term sustainability, often challenging staff on the financial implications of tax increases, debt management, and the necessity of recurring fee hikes. Throughout his tenure, he has focused heavily on infrastructure and public services, balancing the need for modernization with concerns about resident convenience, such as his opposition to reduced recycling schedules and his advocacy for clear communication regarding city mandates. His legislative approach is marked by detailed questioning regarding the impact of new projects—ranging from ADU regulations to major water infrastructure—on neighborhood character and municipal financial health, while actively seeking regional solutions to mitigate local costs.
Top issues during term (20)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
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Regional Transit Connectivity
Requires minimal upfront cost for basic vertiport designations, though future regional facilities may involve significant private-public investment.
Master Auto Tech Vehicle Service Facility
Private commercial investment on infill property along Redwood Road.
Daybreak Development Growth
The developer is contributing $350,000 toward a city pedestrian bridge project.
Unified Development Code Progress
Streamlines staff review times and reduces administrative costs associated with code interpretation.
Autumn Ridge Dental Condominium Subdivision
The applicant noted a municipal review fee of $6,995 associated with processing the condominium subdivision.
John Patrick University Medical Training Facility
Generates economic activity and tourism infusion through student hoteling and local catering.
City Council Meeting Proceedings
None, as no business will be conducted.
Board and Committee Appointments
Null
Neighborhood Concerns Over Historical Land Use and Parking
Fire Code Adoption
The city is managing costs associated with these deployments through established mutual aid agreements.
Prohibition of Virtual Currency Kiosks
Local victims lost over $110,000 through in-city crypto ATM scams over a 15-month period.
City Council Study Meeting
None, as no business was conducted.
Fitzgerald and Wagstaff Property Rezoning
None to the city budget.
Cell Tower Spacing and West Side Coverage Deficiencies
Private capital investment by developers and carriers to construct the proposed telecommunications infrastructure.
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.
Fire Station 65 Financing and Construction
Estimated at $27 million, funded through lease revenue bonds repaid by impact fees and service revenues.
Secondary Water Share Leasing and Conservation
Potential revenue adjustment if municipal water shares are allocated to state conservation programs rather than annual private leases.
Daybreak Community Amenities
The development of these amenities is expected to enhance property values and community utility.
Moved or seconded (34)
Motions Harris 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 5-02026-02-17
adjourn the executive closed session and move back to the City Council Study Meeting
- secondedpassed 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Herriman High Chinese New Year Celebration
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-20
Recess to Executive Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-06
Resolution R2026-01: Religious Freedom Day
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-06
Council Member McGuire motioned to approve the November 18, 2025 City Council Study Meeting; November 18, 2025 City Council Meeting; December 2, 2025 City Council Study Meeting; De…
- secondedpassed 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…
- movedwithdrawn2025-12-02
Council Member Harris motioned to approve Resolution R-2025-57, with the condition that the rear-load unit garage sizes reflect the dimensions discussed during the meeting, as docu…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
approve the October 7, 2025 City Council Study Meeting, October 7, 2025 City Council Meeting, October 21, 2025 City Council Study Meeting, October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting, an…
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Ordinance 2025-18: Storm Water Impact Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 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.
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Council Member Harris motioned to adjourn the October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-07
September 2, 2025 City Council Study Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-07
Ordinance 2025-16: Amending Municipal Code Chapters
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-07
Council Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the October 7, 2025 City Council Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-07
Resolution R2025-52: Adopting the 2025 Water Conservation Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Recess to Executive Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
to amend the September 16, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda to move item E. Public Comment to after item G. Council Member
- movedpassed 4-02025-09-02
Council Member Harris motioned to adjourn the September 2, 2025 City Council Study Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-02
Resolution R2025-38: Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (310)
Recorded while Harris was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Autumn Ridge Dental Condominium Preliminary Subdivision
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Amend Agenda to Include Closed Session
Move to Executive Closed Session
Approval of Amended Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
John Patrick University Conditional Use Permit
Master AutoTech Conditional Use Permit
APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Approval of Draft Minutes
MBA Resolution 2026-01: Lease Revenue Bonds for Fire Station
Resolution R2026-30: Master Lease and Ground Lease for Fire Station Bonds
Resolution R2026-29: 2025 CAPER Approval
Ordinance 2026-13: Updated Public Safety Impact Fees
Ordinance 2026-24: Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
Ordinance 2026-25: Prohibition of Virtual Currency Kiosks
July 21, 2026 City Council Meeting
August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting
August 18, 2026 City Council Meeting
Adjourn to Executive Closed Session
Voting record (235)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.