Cherie Wood
About
Mayor Cherie Wood's platform focuses on administrative oversight and institutional stability, particularly regarding the management and morale of the city's police department. Her recent efforts have centered on responding to internal audits and addressing organizational challenges within city services.
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Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyMayor Wood committed to creating an action plan to address low morale within the police force following an audit.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 57
- Total speaking time
- 2:33:28
- Avg per meeting
- 2:42
- Segments
- 1731
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Voice summary
Mayor Cherie Wood on the recordAI-generated · 6 meetingsMayor Cherie Wood has consistently focused on organizational efficiency and fiscal responsibility, recently proposing a $121 million budget that necessitates a 33% property tax increase to support public safety salaries. She has actively restructured municipal departments, notably separating the communications division from the Neighborhoods Department to streamline operations. Additionally, Mayor Wood has prioritized long-term city development, successfully closing downtown bonds that secured extra funding, while simultaneously fostering civic engagement through local philanthropic campaigns and community initiatives.
Top issues during term (20)
Sewer Utility and EPA Compliance Fee Adjustments
Directly impacts utility rates and capital improvement reserve funding requirements for the sewer system.
Body Art Zoning Regulations
Expands commercial opportunities for personal service businesses in the city.
Salt Lake County Budget and Regional Services Overview
Involves discussion of the county's $1.5 billion net operating budget and property tax administration across municipalities.
Large Vehicle Parking and Idling Regulations
Negligible fiscal impact, primarily involving enforcement and signage costs.
Transportation Utility Fund (TUF) Fees
Significant financial burden on local businesses, with annual fees increasing by tens of thousands of dollars per facility.
Planning Commission Appointments
None.
Downtown Housing and Transit Reinvestment
Generated nearly $1 million in additional project funds due to a drop in interest rates.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Authorizes agency expenditures and revenue allocations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Police Use of Force Training
The program aims to reduce city liability and costly lawsuits associated with police misconduct.
Electronic Message Center Regulations
Private investment in commercial property signage with no direct city expenditure.
VA Clinic Traffic Impact
The city will receive $500,000 in county funds for infrastructure projects.
Solid Waste and Recycling Fee CPI Adjustments
Household waste fees will increase from $14.29 to $14.76 per month, and glass recycling from $8.25 to $8.50.
Home Occupation Standards
No direct financial impact on the city budget.
Public Participation in Redevelopment
The rezoning is intended to assist with the property's financial purposes.
Flock Camera System Privacy
No direct financial impact reported.
Affordable Housing Land Trust
Utilizing approximately $1.6 million in federal CDBG funds and applying for an additional $450,000 to $600,000 from the county.
Storm Drainage Infrastructure
Directs future capital improvement funding for city stormwater management.
Little Puente Commercial Subdivision and Parking Expansion
Private investment by the property owner to improve site infrastructure and parking.
Decisions during term (251)
Recorded while Wood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Appointment of Kathy Self to Regular Planning Commissioner
Appointment of Amanda Rainey to Regular Planning Commissioner
Appointment of Jessica Byrd to Alternate Planning Commissioner
Adoption of 2025 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Report
Acknowledgment of Fraud Risk Assessment
Acknowledgment of Transportation Utility Fee Annual Review
Amendment to Stormwater Administrative Enforcement Fees
Amendment to Land Use Code for Body Art Establishments
Amendment to Vehicle Parking and Idling Restrictions
Approval of Minutes
Approval of September Meeting Minutes
Motion to Enter Closed Session
Adjournment
Roll Call and Adoption of Minutes
Approval of August 20, 2026 Work Meeting Minutes
Approval of August 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Conditional Use Permit for Zions Bank Electronic Message Center
Conditional Use Permit for In-Home Child Care at 287 East Cordelia Avenue
Recommendation to City Council on Body Art Establishments
Voting record (1)
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