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)(General)
Dark Sky Lighting Standards
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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.
zoning decision
The project utilizes existing commercial space, requiring no new infrastructure investment from the city.
Private Water System Integration
Informs future municipal utility capital improvement planning and rate structures.
Covey Center Infrastructure
The city may be asked to provide financial assistance for infrastructure upgrades.
Personnel Evaluation and Closed Session
None directly, but aims to improve efficiency of staff and council time.
rezoning approval
No direct financial impact on the city was discussed, but the project involves private investment in property improvements.
Buckley Draw Debris Flow Mitigation
The project involves significant private investment in land development and infrastructure.
mudslide response
Potential costs associated with implementing new mapping and updated development standards.
Downtown Public Space
The project is a private investment that adds value to an existing downtown building.
landslide response
Development on these lots requires significant investment in engineering and retaining structures.
light pollution policy
You might have to spend a little cash to swap out old bulbs or fixtures to meet the new standards.
zoning change denial
Potential increase in property tax revenue from residential units.
AI license plate readers
No direct financial impact mentioned, but relates to privacy and civil liberties.
air quality
Potential minor costs for truck drivers if they need alternative idling solutions, but aims to improve quality of life for residents.
State of the City Address
Will influence budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.
land sale block
Selling the land would provide funds for park improvements, but the city would lose a valuable public asset. The proposed sale price was $1,370,000.
infrastructure failure
The program has $100,000 in unspent funds, with typical annual requests ranging from $30,000 to $50,000.
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 (10)
Recorded while Garrett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Plan Amendment for 3657 S Sierra Vista Way (Springville Rising)
Appropriation of General Fund for Day's Market Post-Performance Payment
Ordinance Regarding General Residency Requirement for Boards and Commissions
Recommendation of Approval for Springville Rising General Plan Amendment
General Plan Map Amendment for Vesper Amphitheater (Item 2)
General Plan Amendment - Storm Drain Master Plan
General Plan Amendment - Wastewater Collection Master Plan
Caretaker Dwellings in General Commercial Zone
General Plan Map Amendment for Provo Towne Centre Redevelopment
Resolution Appropriating General Fund for Public Safety Pay Adjustments
Voting record (11)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.