Jeanette Smyth
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 0:16
- Avg per meeting
- 0:05
- Segments
- 6
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Top issues during term (20)
Moderate-income housing plan and strategies
No direct fiscal impact was cited, though the city will explore its own area median income for future development deals.
Chimes View Construction Damage Complaint
Potential repair costs for resident property damage under city construction contracts are unresolved.
Chimes View construction impacts on residents
Homeowners may face repair costs — a sewer line scope costs about $250 and damage could cost far more.
Mid-term council vacancy process
Off-season fireworks notifications at Friendship Park
Expect taxpayer money to go toward ramping up police security and emergency response resources.
Interlocal Agreement with Weber County Elections (2027 & 2029)
Costs are capped at $3.25 per active registered voter, driven mostly by postage, labor and printing.
Madison street improvements funded regionally
About $380,000 of the Madison street project will be covered by regional funding rather than local dollars.
City Center Plan implementation
2026 Citizen Feedback Survey
Intercounty Automatic Aid Fire Agreement renewal
Potential costs could arise from property damage and emergency overtime, though specific figures aren't available yet.
Fire Department Equipment and Maintenance
Maintenance saves money now; the engine is budgeted annually and paid at delivery in roughly 4.5 years.
Chimes View construction impacts and sidewalk hazard
Fixing the step and any trip-and-fall liability could fall on the city if the hazard isn't corrected.
Road Striping Program
Lowest bid based on cost per gallon of paint; paid annually under the contract.
South Ogden Days 2026 Debrief
2026 event cost about $85,400 against sponsorships; 2027 needs a new fireworks contract.
Solid Waste Disposal Contract Savings
About $12,500 a year in savings on waste disposal.
Mosquito Abatement and West Nile Virus
City Center Plan Adoption
No direct cost tonight — future redevelopment would grow the property tax base, with tax increment helping fund sidewalks, parking, and utilities.
Six-Month Development Moratorium
Could delay some projects six months, but the city hopes clearer rules will attract better development afterward.
FY2027 budget adoption
The budget's new spending is funded by the 10.3% tax increase — about $476,331 a year.
Proposed 10.3% property tax increase
About $68 more per year on a $497,000 home and $123.75 more on a business of the same value.
Decisions during term (22)
Recorded while Smyth was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of consent agenda: October 20, 2026 council minutes and planning commission appointments
Approving Moderate-Income Housing and Strategies
Approval of Consent Agenda (October 6, 2026 Council Minutes)
Appointment to At-Large Council Seat (Midterm Vacancy)
Resolution 26-29 — Interlocal Agreement with Weber County Elections
Approval of Consent Agenda (September 15 minutes and WSU Homecoming Week proclamation)
Resolution 26-28 — City Council Mid-Term Vacancy Procedure
Ordinance 26-08 — Amending City Code for Vacancies
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Approval of September 15, 2026 Council Minutes
Advice and consent to appointment of Danielle Bendinelli as City Recorder
Approval of August 18, 2026 Council Minutes (Consent Agenda)
Resolution 26-27 — Intercounty Automatic Aid Fire Agreement
Consent Agenda — Approval of Council and Combined Work Session Minutes
Ordinance 26-06 — Adopting the City Center Plan
Ordinance 26-07 — Six-Month Development Moratorium
Resolution 26-23 — Ogden Transfer Station Solid Waste Agreement
Resolution 26-24 — Siddons-Martin Maintenance Services Agreement
Resolution 26-25 — Fire Engine Purchase Agreement
Resolution 26-26 — RoadSafe Traffic Systems Road Striping Agreement
Voting record (21)
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