Jimmie Hughes
About
Jimmie Hughes' platform emphasizes increased visibility and accessibility in the mayor's office. Key issues he has discussed include water conservation, affordable housing, and tourism, indicating a focus on environmental sustainability and community development.
Campaign promises (4)
- transparencyHughes promised visibility and access for the mayor's office.
- environmentHughes discussed water conservation as a key issue.Related votes
- developmentHughes discussed affordable housing as a key issue.Related votes
- developmentHughes discussed tourism as a key issue.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 2:53:52
- Avg per meeting
- 8:17
- Segments
- 3621
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Voice summary
Mayor Jimmie Hughes on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsMayor Jimmie Hughes has consistently focused on managing the administrative flow and procedural integrity of St. George City Council meetings, ensuring orderly discussions and the proper execution of legislative items. He has been deeply involved in departmental transitions, including the search for a new finance director and the appointment of a new council member, while frequently facilitating public hearings and ceremonial recognitions. Beyond his administrative oversight, Hughes has actively engaged in community initiatives such as the America 250 project and has maintained a steady role in advancing council motions and budget amendments.
Top issues during term (8)(Development)
Old Hospital Site Future Use
Financial impacts will depend on future development agreements or property sale terms.
Desert Haven Hillside Development and Subdivision
Private investment in residential infrastructure with associated HOA maintenance responsibilities for drainage swales.
Flightline RV Storage Conditional Use Permit
Private capital investment in commercial storage infrastructure, enhancing local tax bases.
Angel Arch Church Addition
Private construction investment.
Dixie Downs 9 Townhomes Development
Private investment in residential development.
Riverfront Medical Center Phase 3 Office Building
Commercial medical facility investment.
Plastics Clinic Medical Office Building
Boosts local commercial construction activity and professional job creation.
Desert Sky Phase 1 Subdivision Plat
Private investment in residential infrastructure will expand the city's housing inventory and tax base.
Moved or seconded (24)
Motions Hughes 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.
- movedpassed2025-12-18
Hangar Lease Policy Revisions
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-18
A motion was made by Councilmember Hughes to approve Ordinance No. 2025-112 amending the City's General Plan to adopt an Annexation Policy Plan as an Element of the General Plan.
- secondedpassed2025-12-18
Property Exchange: Quality Development LLC
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-18
A motion was made by Councilmember Hughes to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Washington City regarding the 2025 St. George City Annexation Policy Plan.
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
Consider ppproval of a Hillside Development Permit for a modification to the approved location of the rock fall hazard line on ppproximately O.23 at,res locatqd on the open space south of the existing Banded Ridge Subdivision. (Case No. 2025-HS-O09 - Banded Ridqe Hillside Revision)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
Ordinance No. 2025-102 (Atkinville Interchange Zone Amendment)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Hughes to approve Ordinance No. 2025-105 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from C-4 (Central Business District ) to PD-MU (Planne…
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to adjourn.
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Larkin to approve Ordinance No. 2025-108 amending City Code Title 1, Chapter 13 Disposal of City-Owned Real Property, to add a paragraph titled "…
- movedpassed2025-12-04
Ordinance No. 2025-101 (General Plan Water Element)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Larkin to approve the consent calendar, noting that item i has been removed and her removal of item 3a.
- movedpassed2025-12-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Hughes to approve the reappointment to the Historic Preservation as recommended.
- secondedpassed2025-10-16
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to approve Ordinance No. 2025-088 amending the White Dome Commercial PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone on approximately 1.54 acres …
- secondedpassed2025-10-16
A motion was made by Councilmember Larsen to approve Ordinance No. 2025-086 to vacate a utility drainage easement located between Lot 13 and Lot 11 in the Westridge Subdivision Pha…
- secondedpassed2025-09-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss litigation and character and professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual…
- movedpassed2025-09-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Hughes to approve Ordinance No. 2025-070 annexing property into the City of St. George, and adjusting the corporate boundary lines, to include 10…
- secondedpassed2025-08-21
approve Resolution No. 2025-018R approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Washington County Water Conservancy District regarding the Graveyard Wash Reservoir and …
- movedpassed2025-08-21
approve Ordinance No. 2025-063 amending the City's General Plan future land use map from COM (Commercial) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) on approximately 1.69 acres generally …
- movedpassed2025-08-07
approve Ordinance No. 2025-057 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone plan from C-4 (Central Business District Commercial) to PD-MU (Planned Development Mixed-Use) on ap…
- secondedpassed2025-08-07
adjourn
Decisions during term (18)
Recorded while Hughes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT Ledges St George
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT Les Schwab Tire Center
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT Plastics Clinic
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT Rusty Cliffs South
Planned Development Amendment Pioneer Office Building
Ordinance No. 2026-059: Desert Canyons Development Agreement Amendment
Buck's Ace Sun River Planned Development Amendment
Desert Canyons Development Agreement Amendment
Hillside Development Permit for South Rim at Foremaster Lot 59
Hillside Development Permit for South Rim at Foremaster Lot 59
Planned Development Amendment - McDonald's Desert Color
South Rim at Foremaster Lot 59 Hillside Development Permit Continuance
Desert Color Planned Development Amendment
Trails East Hillside Development Permit
Crimson Heights Behavioral Health Development Agreement
Mojave Crossing Development Modification
Ordinance No. 2026-016: Planned Development Amendment (Dutch Bros Desert Color)
Ordinance No. 2026-017: Planned Development Amendment (Black Ridge Restaurants)
Voting record (28)(Development)
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