Steve Kemp
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- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 2:23:15
- Avg per meeting
- 6:31
- Segments
- 2604
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Council Member Steve Kemp on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Steve Kemp has consistently prioritized infrastructure oversight, municipal land-use planning, and the preservation of commercial zoning, particularly within the west side of St. George. He frequently interrogates project applicants on traffic connectivity, road alignments, and density concerns, as evidenced by his opposition to high-density residential projects and his advocacy for retaining commercial land-use. Throughout these meetings, Kemp has actively supported infrastructure projects like the airport taxiway expansion and new residential zoning guardrails, while maintaining a focus on developer accountability and neighborhood character.
Top issues during term (7)(Public Safety)
public safety
Full-time staffing would require significant budget increases for personnel and facility upgrades.
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Policy & Deployment
The fiscal year budget includes funding for additional stationary cameras.
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.
Moratorium on Blasting Within City Limits
Negligible direct city financial impact; potential delay costs for developers.
Fire Department Staffing
Full-time staffing would require significant budget increases for personnel and facility upgrades.
St. George Police Department Campus Remodel
Cost of $5,644,385 funded from the Capital Project Fund.
fireworks ban
Zero direct cost to the city right now, but taxpayers could end up footing a massive bill if a stray firework sparks a costly wildfire.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Kemp 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.
- secondedpassed2026-03-05
adjourn
- secondedpassed2026-02-19
Ordinance No. 2026-007: Easement Vacation (Riverside Drive)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-19
A motion was made by Councilmember Anderson to approve Ordinance No. 2026-016 amending the Desert Color Planned Development Commercial zone on approximately 0.65 acres located east…
- movedpassed2026-02-19
Ordinance No. 2026-014: General Plan Amendment (Sullivan 2450 South)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-19
Ordinance No. 2026-013: General Plan Amendment (Sullivan 1800 North)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-19
A motion was made by Councilmember Anderson to approve the consent calendar.
- secondedpassed2026-02-19
A motion was made by Councilmember Anderson to approve Ordinance No. 2026-008 vacating a utilities, drainage, and irrigation easement, located between Lots 56 & 57, Lots 57 & 58, L…
- movedpassed2026-02-19
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss litigation update and property acquisition.
- movedpassed2026-02-19
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to approve Ordinance No. 2026-009 vacating a municipal utility easement, located in common area between Lot 216 and Diamondbacks Drive, Suni…
- secondedpassed2026-02-19
A motion was made by Councilmember Larsen to approve Ordinance No. 2026-012 amending the City's General Plan by changing the land-use map from LDR (Low Density Residential) to MDR …
- movedpassed2026-02-19
Ordinance No. 2026-005: Easement Vacation (Desert Canyons)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-22
A motion was made by Councilmember Anderson to approve Resolution No. 2026-002R.
- secondedpassed2026-01-15
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-15
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to approve the consent calendar, except for items 2d and 2f.
- movedpassed2026-01-15
White Dome Cell Tower CUP
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-15
A motion was made by Councilmember Larsen to adjourn.
- movedpassed2026-01-15
A motion was made by Councilmember Kemp to approve items 2d and 2f on the consent calendar.
- secondedpassed2026-01-15
A motion was made by Councilmember Larsen to approve Ordinance No. 2026-002 amending the City Zoning Map by changing the zone from AVI (Airport Vicinity Industrial), ASBP (Airport …
- movedpassed 4-02026-01-08
Adjourn Work Meeting to Regular Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-18
Public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 2025-029R to review and aPProve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget. BACKGROUNDand RECOMMENDATION: State statute requires a public hearing when changes are requested to the City's budget. Staff typically bring budget openings
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Kemp was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.