Ray deWolfe
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- Meetings spoken in
- 61
- Total speaking time
- 2:36:39
- Avg per meeting
- 2:34
- Segments
- 2204
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Council Member, At-Large Ray deWolfe on the recordAI-generated · 5 meetingsCouncil Member Ray deWolfe has consistently prioritized transparent administrative processes, public accessibility, and the mitigation of economic impacts on constituents. Throughout recent meetings, he has actively scrutinized infrastructure funding, land use ordinances, and public participation rules, notably moving to postpone items to ensure residents retain clear avenues for input. His legislative work is characterized by a focus on procedural accountability, such as his motion to formalize civilian representation on review boards and his advocacy for hardship programs regarding municipal fees.
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.
Electronic Message Center Regulations
Private investment in commercial property signage with no direct city expenditure.
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.
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.
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.
Landscape Ordinance Overhaul
Developers may face increased upfront costs for stamped landscape architect drawings and soil cells, balanced by savings from smaller required plant sizes.
In-Home Child Care Facility on Cordelia Avenue
Private micro-business creation providing local child care services.
South Salt Lake Arts Fiscal Year 2027 Strategic Plan
Operational funding relies on existing city budgets and external grants.
River Trail Station Area Plan Exemption
Saves the city from spending resources on an unnecessary planning study.
FrontRunner 2X Regional Rail Expansion
The $3 billion project relies on federal grants and state funding, requiring zero financial contribution from the city.
Zoning Amendment for 116 E Garden Ave
Resolves mortgage and loan eligibility issues for the property owner.
Planning Commission Vacancies
Conditional Use Permit Standards
NACOL National Conference Attendance
Travel expenses for up to two board members attending the national conference.
Moved or seconded (11)
Motions deWolfe 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 Mitchell made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- movedpassed2026-08-11
Council Member deWolfe made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-11
Council Member Mitchell made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- movedpassed 7-02026-08-11
Council Member deWolfe made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
- movedpassed 4-32026-08-11
Final Tax Rate for Public Safety Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-13
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to move the item to the next meeting.
- secondedpassed2026-05-13
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to approve the Resolution.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-13
Council Chair Bynum made a motion to approve the Resolution.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-13
Council Member Thomas made a motion to Adjourn.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-01-14
Director Mitchell made a motion to adjourn.
- seconded2026-01-14
Election of 2026 RDA Chair and Vice-Chair
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (199)
Recorded while deWolfe 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 (164)
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