Council Member· 2024-2028
Bryn Heather Johnson
Draper City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 50
- Total speaking time
- 2:27:49
- Avg per meeting
- 2:57
- Segments
- 2718
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Council Member Bryn Heather Johnson on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Bryn Heather Johnson has consistently prioritized urban planning, traffic management, and the preservation of community character through her active scrutiny of development agreements and site plans. She frequently advocates for pedestrian connectivity, environmental considerations like landscaping, and the mitigation of traffic congestion related to schools and residential projects. Notable throughout her recent tenure is her balanced approach to infrastructure, where she has supported projects like the TRSSD streetlight initiative and historical mountain markers while simultaneously challenging high-density setbacks and advocating for rigorous property access standards. Her legislative work reflects a focus on city regulatory clarity, as seen in her participation in boundary adjustments and committee structure definitions.
Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Historic Preservation and Documentation
Potential future partnership costs for radar verification and marker installation.
Bangerter Crossroads Development
The project involves extensive private commercial investment alongside city commitments to surrounding road and signal infrastructure.
CRA Fund Programming
Involves management and future programming of approximately $31 million in accumulated community reinvestment agency fund balances.
Commercial Site Development and Beautification
Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.
SSVM Multi-Lot Private Road Development Opposition
Will generate additional property tax revenue for the city if built, but residents warned of potential private and public maintenance and flooding costs.
Draper TOD Fourth Amended Subdivision Plat
Private investment in infrastructure and access improvements for transit-oriented development.
Crescent Redevelopment District Investment
The city will contribute $3.3 million in tax increment funds to the project.
land use amendment
This could bring more tax revenue if new developments pop up, but might also mean higher costs for city services.
Tree Planting and Beautification
$20,000 total across municipal budget allocations and donor funds, plus Twin Pines Nursery tree stock.
Tree Planting Specifications for Developers
Null
Historic Property Survey
Covered under existing historic preservation grant and municipal budget allocations.
New Office Building Development
The agency will contribute $3.3 million in tax increment financing, offset by long-term property and sales tax growth and high-wage job creation.
infrastructure development
A new facility would require significant capital investment, likely through a bond.
housing development
The projects represent new private investment in the city's housing stock.
Gateway Signage and Entrance Beautification
Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.
Inclusive Historical Documentation
Minimal costs associated with printing and website updates.
River to Range Trail Connectivity
The project is in the study phase, but involves high-cost infrastructure like overpasses or tunnels.
Community Event Staffing
Volunteers help keep event costs down by reducing the need for paid staff.
Commercial Development in Neighborhoods
The project represents new commercial investment in the city.
Moved or seconded (4)
Motions Johnson 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.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-02-10
Councilmember F. Lowry motioned to go into a closed meeting to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and security systems.
- secondedpassed2025-07-15
Motion: Approval of the June 17, 2025 Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting Minutes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-06-17
Action Item: Approval of Resolution CRA #25-04
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-06-17
Board Member T. Lowery moved to adjourn the CRA meeting and return to regular Council meeting.
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Exchange 14068 South 145 East Development Agreement Request
SSVM Development Agreement Request
Ordinances #1728, #1729, and #1730: Kuwahara Nursery Land Use, Zoning, and Development Agreement
Kuwahara Nursery Development Agreement
Ordinance #1716 - Openshaw Corner Development Agreement
Ordinance #1717 - Bangerter Crossroads Development Agreement
Openshaw Corner Development Agreement Recommendation
Ordinance #1708: Kimballs Station Development Agreement Amendment
Kimballs Station Development Agreement Amendment Recommendation
Dissolution of Draper Gateway Community Development Project Area (Ordinance #1681)
Resolution #25-47: Development Consultant Agreement
Ordinance #1671 - Warhorse Ranch Development Agreement Amendment
Ordinance #1673 - Big Willow Creek 6th Development Agreement Amendment
Big Willow Creek 6th Development Agreement Amendment
Voting record (11)(Development)
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