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 (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 (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 (8)
Recorded while Zander 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 (17)(Budget)
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