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 (17)(General)
public space unveiling
This project was funded by the city, so your tax dollars helped make this new hangout spot a reality.
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.
urban growth and open space preservation
The cost of forming and staffing a new committee is currently unknown.
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.
energy demand management
Cutting back now helps avoid the massive costs and potential infrastructure damage that come with rolling blackouts.
Divario Residential Growth
Reduces future residential density, which may slightly alter projected utility and infrastructure service demands.
data-center zoning rules
It could boost local tax revenues from tech companies, but might also hike up your energy bills if the grid gets overloaded.
airport expansion bond
Property owners will likely see higher taxes to pay off the $50 million price tag over time.
Divario Residential Growth
The project will increase the city's tax base but will also require infrastructure and service support for 438 new households.
First Amendment lawsuit settlement
Taxpayers are footing the $350,000 bill for the city's legal misstep.
legal settlement
Your tax dollars are going towards a $350,000 settlement because the city lost a legal fight over a drag show.
town hall meeting
No direct financial impact mentioned, but protests can sometimes disrupt events.
city ranking and challenges
While the city is getting national praise, residents are feeling the pinch from rising housing costs and potential water restrictions impacting utility bills.
St. George Art Festival
Expect local businesses to see a big jump in sales thanks to all the extra festival-goers.
legal fees
Your tax dollars are going to cover the city's legal losses, so get ready for that.
data breach
The city could face hefty costs for cybersecurity upgrades, legal fees, and potential lawsuits from people whose data was exposed.
historic landmark acquisition
Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for keeping the landmark looking sharp, though exact maintenance costs haven't been finalized.
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 (17)
Recorded while Tanner was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Plan Amendment Utah Tech Foremaster Ridge
Ordinance No. 2026-057: General Plan Amendment for 2450 South Sullivan Commercial
Ordinance No. 2026-058: Old Farm General Plan Amendment
Old Farm General Plan Amendment
2450 South Sullivan Commercial General Plan Amendment
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT Hillside Utah Tech Foremaster Ridge – PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. 2026-042: General Plan Amendment for Larson Property
Dixie Drive General Plan Amendment
General Plan Amendment for Property West of Dixie Drive
General Plan Amendment for R1 Zone
General Plan Amendment from LDR to Commercial (Highway 18)
General Plan Amendment (Case No. 2025-GPA-19 - Dixie Drive)
Ordinance No. 2026-012: General Plan Amendment (Tonaquint 35 Acres)
Ordinance No. 2026-013: General Plan Amendment (Sullivan 1800 North)
Ordinance No. 2026-014: General Plan Amendment (Sullivan General Plan)
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Voting record (28)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.