Patrick Harris
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- 40
- Total speaking time
- 1:28:28
- Avg per meeting
- 2:13
- Segments
- 1979
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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 (5)(Budget)
Daybreak Community Amenities
The development of these amenities is expected to enhance property values and community utility.
Employee Compensation and Retention
Significant personnel costs associated with new hires, potentially requiring tax increases.
Garbage and Recycle Rates
Joining the partnership is expected to help keep waste disposal costs stable for residents in the long term.
tax ballot initiatives
This could make it much harder to fund new public projects or services through citizen-led tax initiatives, potentially keeping your current tax rates steady.
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 (8)
Recorded while Harris was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution R2026-12: FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment
Resolution R2026-11: Final Budget and Certified Tax Rate
March 17, 2026 City Council Budget Meeting
Approval of March 4, 2026 Budget Meeting Minutes
Resolution R2026-10 Adopting Tentative Budget (FY 2026-27)
Resolution RDA 2026-01 Adopting RDA Tentative Budget
Approval of January 7, 2026 Budget Meeting Minutes
Voting record (16)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.