Council Member· 2024-2027
Jake Smith
Springville City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 35:55
- Avg per meeting
- 2:24
- Segments
- 631
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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Overlay
May require property owners in the overlay zone to adopt wildfire mitigation measures.
Flock Security Camera Privacy
Maintains existing police technology infrastructure costs.
Federal Immigration Enforcement and Fourth Amendment Policies
None currently.
Code Enforcement Staffing and Recruitment
Utilizes existing budgeted public safety personnel allocations.
Public Safety Impact Fees
Affects development costs and revenue collection for police and fire capital facilities.
Food Insecurity
The pantry is seeking donations to support thousands of local families.
School Zone Safety
The cost of hiring a crossing guard or installing traffic calming measures is currently undetermined.
Public Works Staffing and Retention
Allocated funds for certification-based wage incentives.
Board Engagement and Community Needs Assessment
Michael Ewing Investigation
The cost of an external investigation is currently unknown.
Police Investigation Transparency
Costs associated with retaining outside private investigators and forensic experts.
Weed Abatement and Maintenance
The city manages a dedicated program for tree planting and maintenance, including 156 new trees planted this year.
Library Policy on Unattended Children
Tabitha's Way 15th Anniversary
The request involves minor administrative support and space for donation bins.
public safety ordinance
Potential costs associated with increased enforcement and legal processing.
police conduct
The cost of an external investigation is currently unknown.
Flock Safety Camera Privacy
The city is currently under contract with the vendor.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.