Tamara Zander
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- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 2:58:19
- Avg per meeting
- 4:21
- Segments
- 4328
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District 4 Council Member Tamara Zander on the recordAI-generated · 12 meetingsCouncil Member Tamara Zander consistently prioritizes fiscal scrutiny, transparency, and the potential impact of municipal policies on resident utility bills and tax burdens. Her engagement centers on careful oversight of city infrastructure, development project details, and water conservation strategies, often advocating for a balanced approach to city-funded services and fee structures. Notable for her evidence-based decision-making, she frequently challenges staff on the logistical and financial implications of proposed regulations, such as those concerning waste management, park fees, and zoning requirements.
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
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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.
Daybreak Community Amenities
The development of these amenities is expected to enhance property values and community utility.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Zander 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.
- moved2026-02-17
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
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Zander motioned to adjourn the February 17, 2026 City Council Meeting.
- secondedpassed 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
- movedpassed 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…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Council Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting.
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-03
Resolution R2026-04, Purchasing Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 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.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-20
Council Member Shelton motioned to adjourn the January 20, 2026 City Council Study Meeting.
- movedpassed 4-02026-01-20
Recess to Executive Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Council Member Zander motioned to approve Resolution R2025-53, Adopting the International Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
- secondedpassed 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…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Council Member McGuire motioned to recess the City Council Study Meeting and move to Executive Closed Session for the discussion of the purchase, exchange, or lease of real propert…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Council Member McGuire motioned to adjourn the Executive Closed Session and move back to the City Council Study Meeting.
- movedpassed 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…
- movedpassed 4-02025-11-18
Resolution R2025-58: America250 Support
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-11-18
Council Member Zander motioned to recess the City Council Study Meeting and move to Executive Closed Session for the discussion of the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property…
- movedpassed 4-02025-11-18
adjourn the November 18, 2025 City Council Meeting.
- secondedpassed 4-02025-11-18
Council Member McGuire motioned to adjourn the Executive Closed Session and move back to the City Council Study Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-11-18
Resolution R2025-62, Adopting the 2025 General Election Canvass of Votes. RCV (By Deputy City Recorder, Ambra Holland)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-11-18
Resolution R2025-63: PC Zone Development Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (310)
Recorded while Zander 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 (230)
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