Utah Record
Summit County
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Tonja Hanson

District 1 Council Member (Seat B)January 2025 to January 2029

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
3:05:18
Avg per meeting
10:54
Segments
3633

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Jun 2026[32]

Snyderville Basin $71M General Obligation Bond

Approximately $120.94 annually for the owner of a $1 million fair-market-value home.

critical→Aug 2026[20]

Joint Housing Discussions and Regional Planning

Brings 155 deed-restricted affordable housing units to the community with zero additional fees for tenant amenities.

high↓Jul 2026[20]

Snyderville Basin Development Code Amendments for Rezones

Reduces upfront application and engineering costs for developers.

critical↑May 2026[17]

Western Summit County Water Availability and Quality

A new water study or development restrictions could impact local development economics.

high→Aug 2026[17]

Traffic Impact Study Threshold for New Developments

Developers will bear the cost of preparing traffic studies, estimated between $20,000 and $40,000, plus any required roadway mitigations.

critical↑Jun 2026[17]

Snyderville Basin General Plan Update

The plan guides future capital investments, infrastructure planning, and land use patterns throughout the Snyderville Basin.

critical↓May 2026[16]

Eastern Summit County General Plan Rewrite and Growth Management

None at this stage; future infrastructure requirements may impact capital improvement planning.

high↓Jun 2026[16]

Development Code Updates and State Code Alignment

Administrative and legal costs associated with utilizing an administrative law judge.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

SR-224 Bus Rapid Transit and High Valley Transit Expansion

Supported by recent grant awards, including a $1.7 million transit infrastructure planning grant.

critical↑Jul 2026[14]

Lost Creek Community Zone Text Amendment

Substantial private investment in infrastructure, with potential long-term public maintenance and service costs for the county.

critical↑May 2026[14]

910 Ranch Multi-Resource Management Plan

Acquired via significant federal grants (73%) and local funds (27%), with ongoing costs managed through adaptive budgeting and user fees.

critical↑May 2026[14]

Upper Weber River Watershed Hazardous Fuels Mitigation

State and local matching funds total $925,000, heavily offset by in-kind mitigation hours and HOA defensible space investments.

critical↓Sep 2026[13]

Crossroads at Silver Creek Rezone and MPD

Brings new commercial retail spaces and 24 affordable housing units to the Silver Creek area.

high↓May 2026[12]

Blue Sky Ranches Subdivision and Crescent Villas Expansion

Substantial commercial and residential expansion adding high-end lodging and infrastructure to the Wanship area.

high↑Oct 2026[12]

Bond Design Center Commercial Rezone

Private commercial development costs and potential increased commercial property tax valuations for Summit County.

critical↓Sep 2026[10]

Junction Commons Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Rezone

Substantial private investment replacing outlet mall parking lots with housing and retail.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

2027 County Budget and Personnel Additions

Involves multi-million dollar personnel expenditures, new program investments, and departmental funding adjustments across county operations.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Kimball Junction Pedestrian Bridge Design

Substantial capital construction cost shared between state and local transportation funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Browns Canyon Driveway Special Exception

Minimal direct fiscal impact to the county budget; private development cost.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Park City Senior Center Operations and Facilities

Operational funding and facility maintenance costs are shared or coordinated between city and county budgets.

Decisions during term (156)

Recorded while Hanson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Approval of Board of Equalization 2026 Stipulations and Recommendations

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Approval of Princess Di Connector Trail Easements

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Approval of Summit County Senior Services Strategic Plan (2027-2031)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 14, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 1021 (Snyderville Basin Development Code Amendments)

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 1022 (Eastern Summit County Development Code Amendments)

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Adoption of Resolution 2026-23 Regarding Preliminary Municipality Legislation

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Board of Equalization 2026 Stipulations and Recommendations

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Proclamation Honoring Lt. Alan Siddoway

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Approval of July 29, 2026 County Council Minutes

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Dismiss as the Board of Equalization

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

5:45 PM - Approval of County Council Minutes dated July 29, 2026

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Convene as the Governing Board of the Snyderville Basin Recreation Special Service District

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Dismiss as the Governing Board of the Snyderville Basin Recreation Special Service District

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Adjournment

approved4-0Oct 1, 2026

Plat Amendment for Parcel EA-4 (Elder Acres Subdivision)

approved4-0Oct 1, 2026

Code Amendment for Traffic Impact Studies (Chapter 11-2)

approved3-0Sep 30, 2026

Approval of Contract with Summit Forests, Inc. for Upper Weber River Watershed Fuels Mitigation

approved3-0Sep 30, 2026

Consideration of Approval

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 23, 2026

Board of Equalization 2026 Stipulations and Recommendations

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 23, 2026

Adoption of Resolution BRD-2026-048 for Snyderville Basin District Personnel Policies

Voting record (88)

80 yes1 no7 abstained

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Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 1021 (Snyderville Basin Development Code Amendments)

AbstainedSep 30, 2026

Roger Armstrong made a motion to approve the contract with Summit Forests, Inc, for the Upper Weber River Watershed mitigation to treat up to approximately 1,000 acres for forest for hazardous fuels t

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Board of Equalization 2026 Stipulations and Recommendations

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Adoption of Resolution BRD-2026-048 for Snyderville Basin District Personnel Policies

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Revocation of Mimbach Conditional Use Permit

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Fee Waiver Request Approval for 910 Ranch Projects

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Adoption of Resolution 2026-24 for Save Our Space Plan 2063

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Tonja B Hanson made a motion to authorize the County Manager to proceed with the acquisition of Parcel SS-32-B-2, and to expand up to $2,270,375.00 plus any associated closing costs from Summit County

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Tonja B Hanson made a motion to approve the right-of-way dedication for the portion of 3200 North of the Lewis Estates subdivision in eastern Summit County as set forth in the packet. (5:53 PM).

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Megan McKenna made a motion to dismiss as the Board of Equalization and convene as the Summit County Highway Authority. (5:51 PM).

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Tonja B Hanson made a motion to convene as the Governing Board of the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District (4:34 PM).

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Megan McKenna made a motion to dismiss as the Governing Board of Mountain Regional Water Special Service District and reconvene as the Summit County Council (5:30 PM).

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Tonja B Hanson made a motion to approve the amendment to the Emergency Services Sales Tax (ESST) grant agreement between Summit County and South Summit Fire District, subject to the County Attorney's

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Megan McKenna made a motion to dismiss as the Governing Board of the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District and reconvene as the County Council (6:40 PM).

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Tonja B Hanson made a motion to convene as the Board of Equalization (5:47 PM).

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Megan McKenna made a motion to approve and sign the stipulations and accept the primary exemption recommendations for approval for the parcels contained in the packet as the Board of Equalization. (5:

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Megan McKenna made a motion to approve Ordinance 1020 for amendments to the Eastern Summit County Development Code Sections 11-4-5, 11-6-13, 11-6-17, 11-7-5, and 11-7-13 to comply with Utah Senate Bil

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Tonja B Hanson made a motion to approve Ordinance 1019, amending the Snyderville Basin Development Code Sections 10-2-10, 10-3-2, 10-3-9, 10-3-18, 10-9-19, 10-5-22, and 10-9-10 to comply with Utah Sen

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Megan McKenna made a motion to convene as the Governing Board of the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District (6:21 PM).

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Convene as Governing Board of Mountain Regional Water Special Service District

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Dismiss as Mountain Regional Water Board and Reconvene as Council

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Approve Emergency Services Sales Tax Grant Amendment for South Summit Fire District

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Authorize Purchase of Parcel SS-32-B-2 for Open Space

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Convene as Board of Equalization

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Approve Board of Equalization 2026 Stipulations and Recommendations

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Dismiss as Board of Equalization and Convene as Highway Authority

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Approve Right-of-Way Dedication for 3200 North (Lewis Estates Subdivision)

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Approve Ordinance 1019 for Snyderville Basin Development Code SB 284 Amendments

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Approve Ordinance 1020 for Eastern Summit County Development Code SB 284 Amendments

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Dismiss as Mountain Regional Water Board and Reconvene as Council

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 1021 for Junction Commons MPD Rezone

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Board of Equalization Stipulations and Exemptions

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Treasurer/DMV Full-Time Position

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Ordinance No. 1016 - Snyderville Basin Development Code Amendments

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Crossroads at Silver Creek Rezone and Master Planned Development

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Adoption of Resolution SBSRD 2026-20 for Special Bond Election

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Appointments to Summit County Arts and Parks Advisory Committee - Recreation

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Approval of Contract Amendment with Zwick Construction for PEAK Center Level 2

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Approval of Council Minutes for June 17, 2026

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Approval of Road Name Change Ordinance No. 1018

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Roger Armstrong made a motion to approve Amendments to Personnel Policies, Sections 8, 9, 13, and 14, as contained in the packet, with direction to remove the 30-day time limit unless County Attorneys

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Convene as the Governing Board of North Summit Fire Service District

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Approval of Amendments to North Summit Fire Service District Personnel Policies, Sections 8, 9, 13, and 14

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement for Eastern Summit County Road Improvements

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Approval of Resolution No. SBSRD 2026-18 Adopting Impact Fee Facilities Plan

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Roger Armstrong made a motion to dismiss as the Governing Board of the Snyderville Basin Recreation Special Service District and reconvene as the County Council.

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Tonja B Hanson made a motion to approve the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District parks, trails, open space, and recreation impact fee facilities plan, dated June 2026, complies with the requi

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Tonja B Hanson made a motion to convene as the Governing Board of North Summit Fire Service District (4:40 PM).

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Roger Armstrong made a motion to convene as the Governing Board of the Snyderville Basin Recreation Special Service District (6:55 PM).

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

Tonja B Hanson made a motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel.