Citywide II Council Member· 2024–2028
Gary Garrett
Provo City
About
Gary Garrett's platform appears to prioritize addressing issues related to growth and housing in Provo. While specific details are limited in the provided articles, these two areas seem to be his main focus for the municipal council.
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentFocus on growth and housing.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 77
- Total speaking time
- 10:12:27
- Avg per meeting
- 7:57
- Segments
- 10662
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Voice summary
Citywide II Council Member Gary Garrett on the recordAI-generated · 11 meetingsCouncil Member Gary Garrett consistently prioritizes technical oversight, procedural clarity, and land-use specificity throughout his engagements. He has focused heavily on development standards, including advocating for zoning buffers and street width exceptions, while frequently scrutinizing city administrative processes, such as surplus property designations and committee charter updates. Notable votes include his support for the data center overlay ordinance, the amendment to the city's criminal battery code, and the requirement for planning commissioners to take a leave of absence during political campaigns.
Top issues during term (20)
Franklin Neighborhood Residential Infill and Condominium Development
Impacts private property value and infrastructure demand in the Franklin Neighborhood.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
None for the city, though homeowners building ADUs will face construction and utility costs.
Dark Sky Lighting Standards
Null
Zoning Code Rewrite (Title 14)
Funded through previously allocated municipal and federal funds.
Canyon Road Residential Rezone
Property valuation and development costs for the 2000 N. Canyon Road parcel.
Citywide Street Access Standards and Fire Code Alignment
None.
Master Plan Updates
Guided by future master plan funding allocations.
Downtown Density and Development Regulations
Regulatory changes could unlock millions in private downtown investment and increase property tax revenues.
zoning decision
The project utilizes existing commercial space, requiring no new infrastructure investment from the city.
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.
Private Water System Integration
Informs future municipal utility capital improvement planning and rate structures.
School Zone Traffic Safety on 2320 North
Potential allocation for traffic signs, crosswalk improvements, or speed mitigation infrastructure.
Covey Center Infrastructure
The city may be asked to provide financial assistance for infrastructure upgrades.
Traffic Signal Safety Improvements
The pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000 for the 500 North intersection.
Traffic and Access Concerns
The new pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000.
Rotary Park and Carterville Park Upgrades
Park improvement costs would draw from parks department budgets or potential matching grants.
Moved or seconded (11)
Motions Garrett 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 7-02026-04-14
Councilor Garrett moved to close the meeting to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of individuals.
- movedpassed 4-32026-01-27
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 redeve…
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-13
Election of Council Vice-Chair
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-09-09
Board Member Garrett moved to close the RDA Governing Board meeting to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation.
- movedpassed 7-02025-08-19
Direct Staff to Prepare Data Center Overlay Zone Legislation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2025-04-22
Chair Garrett made a substitute motion relative to Ordinance 2025-27 amending the Zone Map classification to pass the rezone pending a development agreement wherein the developer w…
- moved2025-04-22
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…
- movedpassed 4-32025-04-22
Chair Garrett motioned to continue this item to a future Council meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-12025-04-08
Councilor MacKay made a motion to approve the implied motion, with an amendment to the development agreement to include a 50-foot setback requirement.
- movedpassed 4-32025-03-11
Off-Leash Dog Park Pilot Program Discussion
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-02-11
Chair Garrett motioned to continue the discussion, launch an educational program through the district and Downtown Business Alliance, and give staff more time to explore alternativ…
Decisions during term (262)
Recorded while Garrett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Text Amendment
Bret Nelson Concept Plan (152 E 500 S)
Cole West Zone Map Amendment (908 E 1060 S)
Cole West Concept Plan (908 E 1060 S)
Adjournment
Zone Map Amendment Recommendation for 910 N 900 E
Concept Plan Approval for 910 N 900 E Apartments
Elimination of Average Unit Size Requirement in Downtown Zones
Closed Session Motion
Resolution Approving Unspent FY 2026 Budget Carryovers
Zone Map Amendment for 3998 North 300 West (Riverbottoms)
Zone Map Amendment for 1878 North Geneva Road (Lakeview Fields)
Adoption of 2027 Council Regular Meeting Schedule
Ordinance Regarding Outdoor Lighting Standards Exemptions
Conditional Use Permit for Auto Repair at 810 W Columbia Lane
Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 237 E Center Street
Voting record (389)
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