District 2 Council Member· 2026-2030
Scott Harmon
West Valley City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 43:37
- Avg per meeting
- 2:25
- Segments
- 1114
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District 2 Council Member Scott Harmon on the recordAI-generated · 3 meetingsCouncil Member Scott Harmon has consistently taken an active role in legislative proceedings by frequently moving to approve ordinances and resolutions, while occasionally offering dissent by moving to deny specific items like Resolutions 26-08 and 26-23. His policy priorities have centered on municipal management, including drainage infrastructure, engineering costs for commerce projects, and the expansion of municipal service pass programs. Throughout these meetings, Harmon has also balanced his legislative duties with community engagement, such as honoring student academic achievements and clarifying his personal political philosophy regarding civic rituals.
Top issues during term (20)
Single-Source Towing Contract
Standardizes towing fees at $65 within city limits to ensure fair costs for residents and city operations.
Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR)
Maintained within existing police department operational budgets.
Zoning Map Consistency
The plan will help align future city budgets and capital improvement projects with long-term community goals.
Meeting Cancellation
None directly from cancellation, but potential delays in decision-making could have indirect impacts.
Consolidated Electrical Distributors Sales Tax Incentive
The city could provide up to $9 million in tax rebates over 10 years while retaining an estimated $27 million in new sales tax revenue.
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.
community development grants
Potential for increased tax revenue and job creation through new development, but also potential costs for infrastructure upgrades.
Zoning Variance Requests
Property values for neighboring homes could be affected by the approval of specific variances.
Scope of Fence Project
Unknown, though potential future city-led beautification projects could involve costs.
Student Housing Assistance Program
Could require city funding or tax allocations for community land trusts and homelessness services if adopted.
General Plan Update & Community Visioning
The multi-year planning effort involves consulting contracts and capital improvement alignment, though exact figures were not detailed.
County Library Branch Reconstruction and Closure
Major capital investment by the County Library system for a facility twice the size of the existing branch.
Right-of-Way Vacations for Winton and Clifford Streets
None; these are administrative right-of-way transfers with no direct fiscal cost.
Strata Networks Telecommunications Franchise Agreement
Generates standard application and permit fees for the city.
Parking Lot and Roadway Change Orders
Minor municipal costs for sign installation and striping.
Home Occupation Variance
Property values for neighboring homes could be affected by changes in building standards.
Traffic and School Stacking
Potential costs for traffic mitigation or road improvements are currently unknown.
Municipal Strategic Planning
The meeting may involve the approval of financial incentives or tax increment allocations for future development projects.
City Department Structure
The decisions made here help manage how tax dollars are spent on maintaining city buildings.
Moved or seconded (21)
Motions Harmon 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.
- movedpassed2026-05-26
approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 14, 2026
- movedpassed2026-05-26
adjourn
- movedpassed2026-05-26
approve Resolution 26-03
- movedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Harmon moved to deny Ordinance 26-08.
- movedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Harmon moved to approve Resolution 26-22.
- secondedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve the Minutes of the Budget Retreat Meeting held February 19 and 20, 2026 and the Regular Meeting held February 24, 2026.
- movedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Haron moved to approve Resolution 26-23.
- secondedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve Ordinance 26-06.
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held February 24, 2026
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Councilmember Whetstone moved to adjourn and reconvene in a Closed Session for discussion of the deployment of security.
- movedpassed2026-02-25
adjourn
- movedpassed2026-02-25
approve all items on the consent agenda.
- movedpassed2026-02-24
adjourn
- movedpassed2026-02-24
Councilmember Harmon moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held February 10, 2026. Councilmember Wood seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember Harmon moved to approve Ordinance 26-03.
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember Harmon moved to approve Ordinance 26-05.
- movedpassed2026-02-10
adjourn
- secondedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember Whetstone moved to approve all items on the consent agenda.
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
elect Don Christensen as Chair of the Redevelopment Agency for 2026 and Will Whetstone as Vice Chair of the Redevelopment Agency for 2026
- movedpassed2026-01-13
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 (302)
Recorded while Harmon was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 22, 2026 Minutes
Adjournment
September 22, 2026
Adjourn
Approval of Minutes for September 22, 2026
Ordinance 26-37: FY 2026-2027 First Quarter Budget Opening
Ordinance 26-38: Vacation of Winton Street Right-of-Way
Ordinance 26-39: Vacation of Clifford Street Right-of-Way
Resolution 26-120: Incentive Agreement with Consolidated Electrical Distributors
Resolution 26-123: Franchise Agreement with Strata Networks
Consent Agenda Items (Reso 26-121 through 26-126)
Approval of Minutes: September 22, 2026
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting Held September 8, 2026
Consent Agenda (Resolutions 26-112 through 26-119)
Resolution 26-127: High Visibility Enforcement Overtime Agreement
September 8, 2026
Reso 26-112: Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with RRJ Consulting, LLC
Reso 26-113: Authorize the City to Enter Into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Justice
Reso 26-115: Award a Contract to Morgan Pavement Maintenance for the 2026 Frictional Mastic Surface Treatment Project
Reso 26-116: Authorize the City to Enter Into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Accept a Warranty Deed and a Temporary Construction Easement With and From Brimley and Associates Ltd. for Property Located at 4095 South Redwood Road
Voting record (191)
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