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 (11)(General)
Regional Transit Connectivity
Requires minimal upfront cost for basic vertiport designations, though future regional facilities may involve significant private-public investment.
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.
Daybreak Traffic and Safety
There is no direct financial impact, though enforcement may require staff time.
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.
data breach
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for cybersecurity upgrades, legal fees, and potential fallout from the leaked data.
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.
tumbleweed removal
City resources are taking a financial hit as crews spend extra time and taxpayer money hauling away mountains of weeds.
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 (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 (5)
Recorded while Harris was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution R2026-05: Park Place Phase 5 General Plan Amendment
Adoption of Resolution R2025-49 - General Plan Chapter 7 Amendment
Water Element General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Resolution R2025-42: General Plan Land Use Amendment for Bess Dental Office
Resolution R2025-13: Altitude General Plan Amendment
Voting record (15)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.