Citywide II Council Member· 2024–2028
Gary Garrett
Provo City
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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)(Development)
Franklin Neighborhood Residential Infill and Condominium Development
Impacts private property value and infrastructure demand in the Franklin Neighborhood.
West Provo Commercial Development
Millions in potential incremental property tax revenues balanced against proposed tax increment financing requests.
Neighborhood Traffic and Access
The new pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000.
Hillside Development and Geologic Hazards
Development on these lots involves high engineering and geotechnical costs.
Proposed Riverbottoms Residential Development
Subdivision development impacts local infrastructure and municipal service delivery costs.
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.
Rental Housing Standards
Rental dwelling license fees fund city inspection programs.
North Timpview Entertainment Development
The project is projected to generate a net fiscal benefit of $2.3 million annually for Provo.
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.
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.
Lakeview Fields Subdivision Rezone
Increased property tax base and utility connection fees for the city.
Historic Home Restoration and Balcony Addition
The applicant is responsible for the costs of restoration and providing detailed architectural plans.
Spring Creek Neighborhood Townhome and Warehouse Projects
Brings commercial industrial growth and residential expansion to the Spring Creek area.
Historic Snow House Adaptive Reuse and Restaurant Conversion
Private commercial investment in a historic downtown property.
Maeser Neighborhood Townhome Development
Private investment by the developer, with potential impacts on local infrastructure.
Workforce Housing Development
The project uses a land trust model to lower the cost of entry for workforce housing units.
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 (16)
Recorded while Garrett 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
Appropriation for Economic Development Study
General Plan Map Amendment for Provo Towne Centre Redevelopment
Zone Map Amendment for Provo Towne Centre Redevelopment
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 (14)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.