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Jessica Wignall

At-Large Council Member2026-2029

About

Jessica Wignall is running for an At-Large Open Seat in West Jordan, Utah. Her platform includes a pledge to support congressional term limits, indicating a focus on government reform and potentially a desire to bring fresh perspectives to elected office.

Campaign promises (1)

  • government-reform
    Jessica Wignall pledges to support congressional term limits.
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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
42
Total speaking time
2:19:25
Avg per meeting
3:19
Segments
3033

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Voice summary

At-Large Council Member Jessica Wignall on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetings

Council Member Jessica Wignall has consistently focused on municipal governance, fiscal oversight, and public safety during her recent tenure. She has taken a leadership role in several meetings, presiding over the Municipal Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency while moving to approve the fiscal year 2027 budgets. Wignall has also been vocal on animal welfare, initiating efforts to regulate breeding practices and pet store sales, and has frequently demonstrated support for local first responders through commendations and active engagement with the police and fire departments.

Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes Development

Private investment infill development with land dedication for public trails.

high↓Sep 2026[12]

The Marlowe Apartments Transit-Oriented Development

Private investment by the developer covering required off-site road and signal improvements.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Oneleven Phase 2 Master Development Plan and Rezone

Fiscal impacts will be determined through future utility and infrastructure coordination.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Harper Master Planned Community

Generates new housing inventory and expands the city's special assessment areas for public amenity maintenance.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Altojitos Ice Cream Shop Conditional Use Permit

Generates local sales tax revenue and provides employment for up to five staff members.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Subdivision Regulations and Improvement Guarantees Training

Ensures developers rather than taxpayers cover the cost of infrastructure mistakes and warranty repairs.

high↓Sep 2026[6]

Oquirrh West Grocery Development

Private commercial investment funded by the developer.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Senna Hills Mixed-Use Rezone and Overlay Zone

Water service allocations require 152 equivalent residential connections (ERCs) from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Vista Farms Residential Rezone

Generates standard property tax and utility connection revenues for the city.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Old Bingham Byre Subdivision Boundary and Demolition Concerns

Private expenses for surveying and potential pest control will be borne by the developer and affected property owners.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Altabank Branch Preliminary Site Plan

Generates commercial construction activity and future tax revenue.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Enbridge Gas Storage Yard Development

Private commercial investment by Enbridge Gas with no direct municipal expenditure.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Trader Joe's Building Elevation Ratification

None anticipated for the city.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Trader Joe's Construction & Permitting Mix-up

None reported.

medium↓May 2026[4]

ICE facility development

While the facility could bring tax revenue, it might also lead to long-term legal costs and community pushback that could hurt local property values.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

West Jordan Free Standing Emergency Room Development

Private healthcare investment bringing medical services and future commercial growth to the area.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Immaculate Auto Dealership Expansion

Private commercial investment in building upgrades and sales tax generation for the city.

high↓Feb 2026[2]

Rolfe Subdivision Lot Line Adjustments

Minimal impact; facilitates private property transaction.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Corn Maze Expansion

The expansion allows for increased commercial revenue for the applicant through additional seasonal programming.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Joyli Circle Single-Family Rezone

Generates minor property tax increases from new home construction.

Moved or seconded (16)

Motions Wignall 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.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-07-14

    Council Member Jacob moved to POSTPONE Ordinance No. 26-34 to a future meeting not later than the end of the year.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-06-09

    Vice Chairperson Wignall moved to APPROVE Consent Items as listed.

  • movedpassed 7-02026-04-14

    Vice Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-23 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Article T – Retail Tobacco Shops

  • movedpassed 7-02026-04-14

    Vice Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-22 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 7, Chapters 1 & 2 – Traffic and Parking

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    APPROVE Resolution No. 26-007 Deposit Waiver in the Amount of $2,500 for the Security Deposit of the Rodeo Arena and a waiver of the $600 Main Arena Fee as Service in Lieu of Fees …

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    Vice Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-17 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 6, Chapter 3D, Section 11 – Sale of Animals.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    APPROVE Resolution No. 26-012 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Grant Agreement for the West Jordan Historical Society.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    Vice Chair Wignall moved to adjourn the closed session.

  • movedpassed 7-02026-03-10

    Vice Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-15 Amending West Jordan City Code 10-1-7 International Fire Code.

  • secondedpassed 6-12026-02-24

    Council Member Shelton moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-10 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Article H – Massage Establishments.

  • secondedpassed2026-02-24

    Employee Appeal Process Amendments (Ordinance No. 26-14)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • moved2026-02-24

    Council Member Shelton moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-14 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 1, Chapter 12 – Employee Appeal Process.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    Ordinance No. 26-05: Titan West Jordan Rezone

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-12026-02-10

    Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-04 Amendments to Parking Lot Materials, Drainage Standards, and Related Definitions in West Jordan City Code Title 13.

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    Vice Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-06 a Petition from Bryan Booth to Rezone 0.8 Acres to R-1-10 Zone (Single-Family Residential - 10,000 square foot lots) Located…

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    Council Member Jacob moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-11 Proposed Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 7, Chapters 3 and 4 – Truck Parking changing all of the “or”s in Sectio…

Decisions during term (3)

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

Voting record (13)(Development)

12 yes1 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 26-29: Sugar Factory on the Creek Development Agreement

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-29 Preliminary Development Plan/Agreement for the Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Postponement of Sugar Factory Development (Ordinance 26-29 & 26-30)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Resolution No. 256 Amending the Redevelopment Agency Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Acting Chairperson Wignall moved to APPROVE RDA Resolution No. 255 Adopting the FY2027 Annual Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of West Jordan.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Acting Chairperson Wignall moved to APPROVE RDA Resolution No. 255 Adopting the FY2027 Annual Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of West Jordan.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Resolution No. 256 Amending the Redevelopment Agency Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Council Member Jacob moved to Postpone Ordinance No. 26-29 Preliminary Development Plan/Agreement and Ordinance No. 26-30 Rezone to CC-R Zone (City Center-Residential) for the Sugar Factory on the Tow

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Council Member Jacob moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-28 a Petition from Utah Development Group/Marco Diaz to a Rezone of 0.43 Acres to an R-1-8 Zone for the Diaz Lot Located at 8305 South 2200 West.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Board Member Shelton moved to APPROVE RDA Resolution No. 254 Adopting the Tentative Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of West Jordan City for Fiscal Year 2027 and Setting May 26, 2026 as the Date fo

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Board Member Shelton moved to APPROVE RDA Resolution No. 254 Adopting the Tentative Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of West Jordan City for Fiscal Year 2027 and Setting May 26, 2026 as the Date fo

Voted noMar 10, 2026

Council Member Jacob moved to APPROVE the Petition From Joe Colosimo/Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City for a Development Located at 6205 West 9000 South with Wagstaff Investments, LLC as Additional A

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Resolution No. 26-001 approving a Substantial Amendment to the City's Adopted Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan an

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