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Kayleen Whitelock

At-Large Council Member2026-2029

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

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Meetings spoken in
95
Total speaking time
10:57:21
Avg per meeting
6:55
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At-Large Council Member Kayleen Whitelock on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetings

Council Member Kayleen Whitelock consistently prioritizes controlled urban growth, frequently advocating for mandatory commercial-to-residential ratios and stricter contractual safeguards to mitigate excessive housing density. Her tenure has been marked by a focus on vetting processes, including her vocal criticism of expedited administrative appointments and her push for more thorough reviews of Master Development Agreements. Additionally, Whitelock is highly engaged in community-oriented initiatives, regularly supporting fee waivers for neighborhood cleanups and local events while emphasizing the importance of public transparency and civic engagement.

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↓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 (40)

Motions Whitelock 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.

  • movedpassed 7-02026-07-14

    Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE consent items as listed.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26

    Resolution No. 26-003: Fee Waiver for Nafanua Foundation

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-05-26

    Councilmember McConnehey moved to approve Ordinance 19-25, rezoning 22.81 acres from P-C (Planned Community) Zone to SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center) Zone for West Jordan Marketplac…

  • secondedfailed 1-62026-05-26

    Resolution No. 26-028: Service in Lieu of Fees for West Jordan Baseball League

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26

    Councilmember McConnehey moved to go into a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual; Strategy Session to dis…

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Resolution No. 26-006 Requesting a Fee Waiver in the Amount of $825 for the Browns Meadow Neighborhood Cleanup Day.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    Council Member Whitelock moved to adjourn the meeting.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    APPROVE Resolution No. 26-010 Requesting a Fee Waiver in the Amount of $4,902 for the Jordan Education Foundation for the Challenge Obstacle Run on May 9, 2026.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    APPROVE Resolution No. 26-011 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement for the West Jordan Historical Society.

  • secondedpassed 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

    Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Consent Items.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-18 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 13, Chapter 5B, Section 8 – Accessory Dwelling Units.

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-24

    Council Member Jacob moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-11 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 7, Chapters 3 and 4 – Truck Parking.

  • seconded2026-02-24

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

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    Council Member Whitelock moved to CONTINUE Resolution No. 26-003 Fee Waiver of up to $7,815 or Less for the Nafanua Foundation for the 2026 Manatua Festival at West Jordan Veterans…

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    Resolution No. 26-004: MOU with Novovorontsovka, Ukraine

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 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

    Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE consent items as listed.

  • secondedpassed 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…

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    Ordinance No. 26-05: Titan West Jordan Rezone

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (3)

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

Voting record (27)(Development)

23 yes4 no

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Voted noJul 28, 2026

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

Voted noJul 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

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 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 yesMay 26, 2026

APPROVE Ordinance No. 24-13 approving a Master Development Agreement/Plan with the following amendments: • Under Commercial Design Standards on pages 4 and 5, DRC should be amended to read Zoning Admi

Voted noMay 26, 2026

APPROVE Ordinance No. 24-13 approving a Master Development Agreement/Plan with the following amendments: the DRC amended to read “Zoning Administrator (for minor variations)”, amend line 17 of the ord

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

Voted yesSep 23, 2025

Council Member Shelton moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 25-45 a Sub-Area Development Plan for Dry Creek Highlands Sub-Area 2.

Voted yesSep 23, 2025

Chair Whitelock moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 25-46 amending City Code Section 14-5-5 C (2) regarding traffic calming devices for new residential development.

Voted yesSep 23, 2025

Chair Whitelock moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 25-47 adopting the Traffic Calming Manual and Standard Design Drawings for new developments as public improvement standards.

Voted yesAug 26, 2025

Council Member Green moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 25-40, a Master Development Agreement for Visionary Square.

Voted yesJul 22, 2025

Council Member Green moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 25-30 a rezone of 2.70 acres adding the Infill Development Overlay Zone (IDO-1) to a parcel located at 8399 South Dunlop Drive.

Voted yesJun 24, 2025

Vice Chairperson Whitelock moved to approve Resolution No. 253 amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Redevelopment Agency Budget

Voted yesJun 24, 2025

Council Member Green moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 25-25 a Master Development Agreement/Plan.

Voted yesMay 27, 2025

Board Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Resolution No. 251 adopting the Final Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of West Jordan for Fiscal Year 2026 with amendment number 1 adding $30,000

Voted yesMay 13, 2025

Chair Lamb moved to APPROVE Resolution No. 25-022 the 2025-2029 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan and the Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan and Authorizing the Mayor to Sig

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

APPROVE RDA Resolution No. 250 adopting the Tentative Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of West Jordan City for Fiscal Year 2026 and setting May 27, 2025, as the date for a public hearing regarding

Voted yesJan 28, 2025

Ordinance No. 25-07: Wasatch Electric Master Development Agreement/Plan

Voted yesJan 28, 2025

Council Member Green moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 25-07 Master Development Agreement/Plan for Wasatch Electric (approximately 54.199 acres at approximately 9000 South 6800 West).