Michelle Tanner
About
Michelle Tanner's platform focuses on balancing the challenges of rapid urban growth with sustainable infrastructure and resource management. As a construction business owner, she emphasizes practical approaches to city development and long-term planning for St. George's expanding population.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentMichelle Tanner has campaigned on managing the city's rapid growth and development.Related votes
- environmentTanner has addressed the need for sustainable water management strategies for the city.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 1:22:34
- Avg per meeting
- 4:35
- Segments
- 1894
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Voice summary
Council Member Michelle Tanner on the recordAI-generated · 5 meetingsCouncil Member Michelle Tanner consistently demonstrates a focus on land use, zoning amendments, and housing strategy, frequently advocating for flexible adjustments to address local development needs and housing shortages. Her record includes active participation in the approval of commercial and residential rezoning projects, while also engaging in procedural city governance and regional infrastructure management, such as stormwater initiatives. Notably, she has expressed skepticism toward the long-term utility of the SunTran bus system and has critically questioned the city's authority regarding external UDOT projects, even while casting affirmative votes on associated transit studies.
Top issues during term (20)
EMS Sales Tax Proposal
Generates approximately $12 million annually in new sales tax revenue, with potential property tax reductions ranging from $43 to $56 per average single-family household depending on the neutralization model chosen.
public safety
Full-time staffing would require significant budget increases for personnel and facility upgrades.
911 Dispatch Center Contract and Billing Model
Shifts approximately $235,000 in net cost recovery back to participating non-city agencies while adjusting internal departmental allocations.
Live/Work Unit Standards
Could lower development hurdles and construction costs for property owners pursuing mixed-use infill projects.
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Policy & Deployment
Funding for ALPR expansion is part of the approved fiscal year budget.
Old Hospital Site Future Use
Financial impacts depend on future development or sale decisions.
urban growth and open space preservation
The cost of forming and staffing a new committee is currently unknown.
Rusty Cliffs South Density Reduction
Reduces projected commercial density and overall residential unit yield on the 49.3-acre site.
population growth rate
Slower growth could mean less pressure on city services and potentially fewer immediate infrastructure needs, saving some cash in the short term.
public space unveiling
This project was funded by the city, so your tax dollars helped make this new hangout spot a reality.
energy demand management
Cutting back now helps avoid the massive costs and potential infrastructure damage that come with rolling blackouts.
The Fields at Mall Commercial Development Rezone
Generates commercial development and construction activity along Mall Drive.
Ledges Housing Unit Reallocation
Neutral impact on overall unit count while reorganizing residential development patterns.
Horizon Ridge Detention Basins
Costs will be determined based on required engineering adjustments or maintenance agreements.
Moratorium on Blasting Within City Limits
Negligible direct city financial impact; potential delay costs for developers.
Desert Haven Hillside Development and Subdivision
Private investment in residential infrastructure with associated HOA maintenance responsibilities for drainage swales.
Commercial Space Retention in Northern Developments
Potential long-term strain on regional road maintenance and infrastructure funding due to increased vehicular travel distances.
disaster recovery
This disaster will likely trigger a massive drain on local emergency funds and require significant state or federal aid to cover the repair costs.
Airport Rental Car Fees
The fees directly impact the revenue generated by the airport and the cost to consumers.
Fire Department Staffing
Full-time staffing would require significant budget increases for personnel and facility upgrades.
Moved or seconded (36)
Motions Tanner 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.
- movedpassed2026-01-15
Green Valley Mall and Professional Plaza PD-C Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-15
A motion was made by Councilmember Larkin to approve Ordinance No. 2026-003 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from RE-12.5 (Residential Estates, 12,500 ft² minimum …
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-08
Adjourn Work Meeting to Regular Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-18
A motion was made by Councilmember Tanner to approve Ordinance No. 2025-111 approving a development agreement amendment for Kachina Cliffs Phase 1 Lot 24 and Kachina Cliffs Phase 2…
- movedpassed2025-12-18
Resolution No. 2025-030R: Master Fee Schedule Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Larkin to approve Ordinance No. 2025-100 vacating a municipal utility easement located at the rear of Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 of the Banded R…
- movedpassed2025-12-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Tanner to approve Ordinance No. 2025-107 amending portions of Title 10 of City Code and modifying the TNZ Design Manual as it pertains to setback…
- movedpassed2025-12-04
Consider approval of a bid for the construction of the SGRWRF Laboratory Building. BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This item is to consider award of the constructionof a new Laboratory/PretreatmentBuildingat the St, George
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-04
Resolution No. 2025-027R (FY25-26 Budget Amendments)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
Resolution No. 2025-028R (Gas Supply Contract)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Larkin to approve Ordinance No. 2025-104 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from C-3 (General Commercial) to PD-C (Planned Develop…
- movedpassed2025-11-06
A motion was made by Councilmember Tanner to approve Ordinance No. 2025-097 amending the White Dome Townhomes PD-R (Planned Development Residential) zone on approximately 8.22 acre…
- movedpassed2025-11-06
A motion was made by Councilmember Tanner to approve Ordinance No. 2025-091 vacating a municipal utility easement, adjoining Lot 114 of Waters Edge at Desert Color Shores.
- secondedpassed2025-11-06
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to approve Ordinance No. 2025-092 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone on a parcel that was designated as part of the UDOT righ…
- secondedpassed2025-10-16
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to approve Ordinance No. 2025-087 amending the Entrada Zone Plan Planned Development PD-R (Planned Development Residential) zone on approxim…
- secondedpassed2025-10-16
A motion was made by Councilmember Larkin to approve Resolution No. 2025-024R to review and approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget as presented, excluding #7.
- movedpassed2025-10-16
A motion was made by Councilmember Tanner to approve Ordinance No. 2025-082 vacating a portion of 600 North Street, located along the frontage of 346 West 600 North Street.
- movedpassed2025-10-16
A motion was made by Councilmember Tanner to approve Ordinance No. 2025-084 vacating a public utility and drainage easement, located along the southerly boundary of Lot 6, Desert C…
- secondedpassed2025-09-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to approve the consent calendar as presented.
- secondedpassed2025-09-04
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…
Decisions during term (236)
Recorded while Tanner was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ordinance No. 2026-080: River Bend Point PDC Amendment
Ordinance No. 2026-081: The Ledges PDR Amendment
Ordinance No. 2026-082: Rusty Cliffs South TNZ Amendment
Consent Calendar (except Item 3i)
Alcohol Permit for Art Around the Corner (Item 3i)
Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax (Resolution No. 2026-020R)
Rename Backlot Crossing to Desert Fields Drive (Ordinance No. 2026-072)
Vacate Easement Across Lot 1 of Foothill Commons (Ordinance No. 2026-073)
Vacate Easement at Meadow Valley Farms Phase 11 (Ordinance No. 2026-074)
Vacate Portion of Vista Ridge Estates Phase II (Ordinance No. 2026-075)
FY 2026-27 Budget Amendment (Resolution No. 2026-020R)
Support Federal Public Lands Sale for Reuse Water (Resolution No. 2026-022R)
Conditional Use Permit Removal for White Dome Cell Tower (Case No. 2026-CUP-006)
Zone Change from A-1 to PDC for Sullivan Commercial (Ordinance No. 2026-076)
Zone Change from C-3 to PDC for Strap Tank Restaurant & Brewery (Ordinance No. 2026-077)
Zone Change from R-1-8 and R-1-10 to R-1 for Horizon Ridge (Ordinance No. 2026-078)
Temporary Zoning Ordinance for 6-Month Blasting Moratorium (Ordinance No. 2026-079)
Voting record (333)
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