District 4 Council Member· 2026-2030
Cindy Wood
West Valley City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 33
- Total speaking time
- 1:32:01
- Avg per meeting
- 2:47
- Segments
- 2320
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District 4 Council Member Cindy Wood on the recordAI-generated · 13 meetingsCouncil Member Cindy Wood consistently prioritizes municipal financial oversight and operational efficiency, frequently questioning city expenditures on proclamations, benefit providers, and technological upgrades. She has been active in reviewing project budgets, advocating for cost-effective solutions like the recreation software renewal, and evaluating municipal infrastructure standards for development. Beyond her administrative and procedural duties, Wood engages in civic outreach, including visits to crime centers and task forces, while regularly scrutinizing the criteria for city-led initiatives and administrative agreements.
Top issues during term (11)(Development)
Commercial Design Standards Review
Potential reallocation of staff resources toward enhanced code enforcement efforts.
Redevelopment Strategy
The meeting may involve the approval of financial incentives or tax increment allocations for future development projects.
Scope of Fence Project
Unknown, though potential future city-led beautification projects could involve costs.
Passport Services
Initial startup costs are estimated at $100,000, with ongoing annual personnel costs of $136,000 offset by $35 acceptance fees and photo services.
Permit Processing Efficiency
Potential for increased upfront construction costs but long-term savings through energy efficiency.
Municipal Infrastructure Management
The impact is limited to the temporary use of agency-owned land.
Water Supply Concerns Amid Development
Development can bring new tax revenue but also requires investment in infrastructure to support it.
Lake Park Mixed-Use Development (GPZ-1-2026)
Generates private investment and housing stock while increasing municipal infrastructure demands.
Industrial Outside Storage and Design Standards
Private capital investment by the property owner and developer.
Burke Farms Subdivision and Infrastructure Concerns
Private investment in new housing and frontage improvements including sidewalks and streetlights.
Moved or seconded (14)
Motions Wood 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.
- movedpassed2026-06-09
approve Resolution 26-07
- movedpassed2026-03-25
Councilmember Wood moved to approve Resolution 26-29.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 10, 2026
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Councilmember Wood moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held March 10, 2026.
- secondedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Whetstone moved to deny Ordinance 26-07.
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Councilmember Harmon moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held February 10, 2026. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2026-02-19
adjourn
- secondedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember Harmon moved to approve Ordinance 26-03.
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember Wood moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held January 27, 2026 subject to updating a typo on page 8.
- seconded2026-01-27
approve Resolution 26-07
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
approve all items on the consent agenda
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Councilmember Whetstone moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 13, 2026. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
adjourn
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Accept Public Input Regarding Re-Opening the FY 2025-2026 Budget Action: Consider Ordinance 25-40, Amend the Budget of West Valley City for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending June 30, 2026 to Reflect Changes in the Budget from Increased Revenues and Authorize the Disbursement of Funds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (13)
Recorded while Wood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 26-101: Moore Homes Development Agreement Amendment
Resolution 26-90: Development Agreement for Utah Land Co, LLC
Resolution 26-91: Development Agreement with TRC Lexington, LLC
Resolution 26-78: River's Edge Development Agreement Amendment
Resolution 26-62: Development Agreement for Parkway Blvd Project
Resolution 26-59: Development Agreement with Granger Hunter Improvement District
Ordinance 26-21: City Center Redevelopment Area Project Area Plan Amendment
C-2-2026: Castlewood Development Apartments
C-3-2026: Truong Development Commercial Project
Resolution 26-22: Development Agreement for 7020 West 3100 South
Resolution 26-23: Development Agreement for Lake Park Development
Resolution 26-08: Development Agreement for 5750 West 2300 South
Resolution 26-09: Development Agreement for 4100 South Commercial Project
Voting record (13)(Development)
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Resolution 26-101: Moore Homes Development Agreement Amendment
Expressed concern that allowing amendments sets an undesirable precedent and deviates from the original zoning justification.