Tom Huynh

District 1 Council Member2024-2028

About

Tom Huynh is running for mayor of West Valley City, emphasizing a platform focused on economic development through boosting local businesses and improving community relations with law enforcement. He also expresses a general desire to contribute positively to the city.

Campaign promises (2)

development
Tom Huynh is running for mayor with a focus on boosting business and restoring faith in the police.
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transparency
Huynh aims to make a contribution to West Valley City.
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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 20
Total speaking time: 56:44
Avg per meeting: 2:50
Segments: 1092

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Top issues during term (20)

high↓Mar 2025[37]

Development Agreement Amendment for Senior Housing to Single-Family Homes

No direct fiscal impact on the city.

critical→Aug 2026[30]

Single-Source Towing Contract

Saves the city approximately $27,000 annually by waiving towing fees for city-owned vehicles.

critical↓Mar 2025[29]

Property Tax Increase

Generates approximately $1,907,662 in additional ad valorem tax revenue, impacting property owners across the city.

critical↓Jan 2026[22]

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR)

Maintained within existing police department operational budgets.

medium↓May 2026[20]

Meeting Cancellation

None directly from cancellation, but potential delays in decision-making could have indirect impacts.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Commercial Design Standards Review

Potential reallocation of staff resources toward enhanced code enforcement efforts.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Consolidated Electrical Distributors Sales Tax Incentive

The city could pay up to $9 million in incentives over 10 years while retaining an estimated $27 million in new sales tax revenue.

critical↓Jan 2026[17]

Zoning Map Consistency

The plan will help align future city budgets and capital improvement projects with long-term community goals.

critical↓Mar 2025[17]

Lake Park Redevelopment Study

Potential future tax increment financing for redevelopment projects within the designated area.

critical↓Mar 2025[16]

Upcoming Land Use and Development Review

Generates private investment and housing stock while increasing municipal infrastructure demands.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Cabco U-Haul Lot and Parking Expansion

Commercial expansion may enhance local economic activity and municipal revenues.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Day Dream Estates Minor Subdivision

Property tax revenues may increase following residential development.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Hertz Car Rental Facility Conditional Use

Commercial business activity will generate local sales and business licensing revenues.

medium↓Mar 2026[15]

Zoning Variance Requests

Property values for neighboring homes could be affected by the approval of specific variances.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Student Housing Assistance Program

Could require city funding or tax allocations for community land trusts and homelessness services if adopted.

high↑Mar 2025[12]

Neighborhood Nuisance Issues

Requires existing staff time for weekend and evening monitoring.

medium↓Jan 2026[12]

Redevelopment Strategy

The meeting may involve the approval of financial incentives or tax increment allocations for future development projects.

high↓Jan 2026[11]

community development grants

Potential for increased tax revenue and job creation through new development, but also potential costs for infrastructure upgrades.

medium↓Jan 2026[11]

Industrial Outside Storage and Design Standards

Private commercial investment on a 0.67-acre manufacturing lot.

critical↑Jan 2026[11]

General Plan Update & Community Visioning

The multi-year planning effort involves consulting contracts and capital improvement alignment, though exact figures were not detailed.

Moved or seconded (25)

Motions Huynh 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.

movedpassed2026-06-09
approve Resolution 26-08.
secondedpassed2026-06-09
approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 26, 2026
movedpassed2026-06-09
to adjourn
secondedpassed2026-05-26
approve Resolution 26-05
secondedpassed2026-05-26
approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 14, 2026
movedpassed2026-03-25
approve Resolution 26-27
movedpassed2026-03-25
approve Ordinance 26-10
secondedpassed2026-03-25
Councilmember Wood moved to approve Resolution 26-29.
movedpassed2026-03-25
adjourn
movedpassed2026-03-24
Motion to adjourn
secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve Minutes of March 10, 2026 Study Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-03-11
to adjourn
movedpassed2026-03-11
approve Resolution 26-25.
movedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember Huynh moved to approve Ordinance 26-04.
secondedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember Whetstone moved to approve Ordinance 26-03.
secondedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember Christensen moved to approve Resolution 26-09.
movedpassed2026-02-10
Upon motion by Councilmember Huynh all voted in favor to adjourn.
secondedpassed2026-01-27
Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve the Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Study Meeting and January 20, 2026 Special Meeting.
movedpassed2026-01-27
to adjourn
movedpassed2026-01-27
Elect a Mayor Pro Tem for a Two Year Term
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion