District 1 Council Member· 2024–2028
Craig Christensen
Provo City
About
Craig Christensen's platform appears to prioritize addressing growth and housing issues within Provo. His campaign focused on these key areas, indicating a desire to manage the city's expansion and ensure adequate housing solutions for its residents.
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentFocus on growth and housing.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 60
- Total speaking time
- 3:44:52
- Avg per meeting
- 3:45
- Segments
- 3855
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Voice summary
District 1 Council Member Craig Christensen on the recordAI-generated · 12 meetingsCouncil Member Craig Christensen consistently prioritizes increasing homeownership opportunities, frequently advocating for deed-restricted for-sale units in new developments and opposing projects skewed heavily toward rentals. He emphasizes prudent governance through data-driven planning, clear ROI indicators for economic development, and cautious, deliberate scrutiny of long-term land-use changes. His tenure has been marked by a strong commitment to neighborhood integrity and asset preservation, including his support for the Slate Canyon Conservation Easement and his opposition to placing commercial uses within residential areas. Additionally, Christensen has sought to streamline council operations, notably proposing formats to improve decision-making efficiency and accountability.
Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Franklin Neighborhood Residential Infill and Condominium Development
Impacts private property value and infrastructure demand in the Franklin Neighborhood.
Hillside Development and Geologic Hazards
Development on these lots involves high engineering and geotechnical costs.
Neighborhood Traffic and Access
The new pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000.
Student Housing and Parking Ratios at 910 North 900 East
Private investment in student housing redevelopment with potential municipal costs related to neighborhood parking enforcement.
Epic Sports Park Development
The project contemplates an $8,000,000 total investment with a 50/50 match, potentially requiring $4,000,000 from local sources including county and city funds.
North Timpview Entertainment Development
The project is projected to generate a net fiscal benefit of $2.3 million annually for Provo.
Rental Housing Standards
Rental dwelling license fees fund city inspection programs.
North Timpview Residential Growth
Subdivision development impacts local infrastructure and municipal service delivery costs.
Accessory Building Size Limits
The owner may face costs to relocate or demolish the structure.
Lakeview Fields Subdivision Rezone
Increased property tax base and utility connection fees for the city.
Maeser Neighborhood Townhome Development
Private investment by the developer, with potential impacts on local infrastructure.
Spring Creek Neighborhood Townhome and Warehouse Projects
Brings commercial industrial growth and residential expansion to the Spring Creek area.
Tuscanel Townhomes Zone Change Update in Joaquin Neighborhood
Involves private investment and potential shifts in neighborhood property dynamics.
Conservation Easements
Conserve Utah Valley has offered to cover initial stewardship costs of approximately $10,000, requiring no direct municipal expenditure for easement setup.
Proposed Riverbottoms Residential Development
Will influence local property values and municipal utility connection fees.
Historic Home Restoration and Balcony Addition
The applicant is responsible for the costs of restoration and providing detailed architectural plans.
Historic Snow House Adaptive Reuse and Restaurant Conversion
Private commercial investment in a historic downtown property.
Workforce Housing Development
The project uses a land trust model to lower the cost of entry for workforce housing units.
Moved or seconded (28)
Motions Christensen 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 7-02026-04-14
Councilor Garrett moved to close the meeting to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of individuals.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Councilor Whipple moved to close the meeting to hold a strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property in the Council Pre-Function Room.
- secondedpassed 5-12026-02-10
Councilor Whitlock made a motion to change the rezone designation from CG to SC.1.
- movedpassed2026-01-27
Cancel Special Work Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-27
Modified Work Meeting Format
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-01-13
Councilor Christensen moved to advance the ordinance as written. Councilor Bogdin seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed 4-32025-11-11
ADU Intent Statement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-12025-10-07
ADU Eligibility Intent Statement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-07
Provo River Design Corridor Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-07
to remove the exemption
- secondedpassed 7-02025-09-23
Data Center Overlay Zone Recommendations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02025-09-23
that Legal determine an appropriate new title for the map
- secondedpassed 6-12025-09-09
Exploration of Bunnels Fork Conservation Easement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02025-08-05
To close the meeting for the purposes of discussing pending litigation and the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
- movedpassed 6-02025-06-17
Continue discussion on off-leash dog hours
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-06-17
Exempt Franklin neighborhoods from affordable housing mandates
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-06-03
move to close the meeting for the purpose of discussing the character and professional competence of an individual or individuals, in accordance with Utah Code Sections 52-4-204 an…
- secondedpassed 5-22025-06-03
Water Rate Increase (Option 3)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-05-20
Authorization of Internal Audit Services Engagement Letter
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- seconded2025-04-22
Chair Garrett made a motion to continue Ordinance 2025-27 to the May 6, 2026 Council meeting and encourage the developer to submit a development agreement. Councilor Christensen se…
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Christensen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Project Plan Approval for 909 W 1160 N Two-Unit Residential Development
Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2027
Project Plan Approval for Brighton Development Townhomes
Ordinance Text Amendment to Floodplain Management and Development Standards
***CONTINUED*** Development Services requests an Ordinance Text Amendment to Provo City Code 15.24.030 to amend the area requirement for agriculture protection areas. Citywide Application. Jessica Dahneke (801) 852-6413 jdahneke@provo.gov…
Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City
Concept Plan Continuance for Provo Towne Centre Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Project Plan Approval for 3-Unit Townhome Development at 895 W 2000 N
Substitute Motion to Continue 2026 Development Standards Ordinance
Voting record (12)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2027
Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City
Councilor Garrett made a substitute motion to continue the item and requested that staff explore the possibility of creating exceptions to allow 24' roads for the purpose of redevelopment or infill.
Substitute Motion to Continue 2026 Development Standards Ordinance
Ordinance Amending Provo City Code Regarding Sensitive Lands Development
Redevelopment Agency Development Agreement with Nilson Homes
Amendment to Development Agreement for 1069 North Geneva Road
Redevelopment Agency Survey Area Designation for Lakeview Parkway
Zone Map Amendment and Development Agreement for 1050 West 100 North (Dixon Neighborhood)
Shared concerns that a rezone is the wrong way to address housing needs and sets a poor precedent.