Corey Thomas
About
Corey Thomas's platform centers on public safety and urban infrastructure, with a specific focus on pedestrian safety and traffic mitigation. His legislative priorities are driven by addressing immediate community hazards, particularly around high-traffic areas and local service centers.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureCorey Thomas has advocated for infrastructure improvements, specifically calling for upgrades to city crosswalks.
- public-safetyThomas has pushed for safety improvements in the vicinity of the South Salt Lake homeless center following a series of fatal crashes.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 2:19
- Avg per meeting
- 0:20
- Segments
- 33
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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.
Property Tax Increase
Generates an additional $1,839,537 per year in property tax revenue for the city.
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.
Municipal Code and Land Use Amendments
Potential adjustments to administrative enforcement fees and municipal operational procedures.
Little Puente Commercial Subdivision and Parking Expansion
Private investment by the property owner to improve site infrastructure and parking.
Moved or seconded (10)
Motions Thomas 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.
- secondedpassed2026-08-11
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- movedpassed2026-08-11
Council Member Thomas made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- secondedpassed2026-08-11
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- movedpassed 4-32026-08-11
Council Member Thomas made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-11
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- secondedpassed2026-05-27
Director Williams made a motion to approve the Resolution for the Participation Agreement.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-13
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to approve the Ordinance for the tentative budget.
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-13
Council Member Thomas made a motion to Adjourn.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-01-14
Director Williams moved to approve these minutes.
- seconded2026-01-14
Report of the Executive Director/Economic Development Director Approval of Minutes December 10, 2025, Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (251)
Recorded while Thomas 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 Municipal Code Chapter 2.22 (Administrative Hearings)
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 (182)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the minutes listed above.
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Resolution.
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
Council Member deWolfe made a motion to move the item as Unfinished Business to the next meeting.
Council Member Williams made a motion to move the item as Unfinished Business to the next meeting.
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to Adjourn.
Station Area Plan Impracticability Resolution
Household and Recyclable Waste Container Fee Ordinance
Sewer and Industrial Waste Utility Fee Ordinance
Storm Water Enforcement Fees Ordinance Postponed
Administrative Hearings Chapter 2.22 Update Postponed
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