Council Member· 2024-2028
Fred Lowry
Draper City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 1:40:12
- Avg per meeting
- 4:11
- Segments
- 1592
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Council Member Fred Lowry on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsCouncil Member Fred Lowry consistently prioritizes traffic mitigation, infrastructure planning, and parking logistics across his recent legislative activities. He has actively engaged with development applications and zoning amendments, demonstrating a willingness to leverage his vote to secure concessions such as cross-access parking to address constituent concerns. While he critically evaluates project site designs and density, he remains committed to supporting diverse housing types, as evidenced by his support for residential zoning changes and mixed-density development projects.
Top issues during term (20)(General)
zoning change
This could save homeowners big bucks by providing extra rental income or housing for family.
Community Events
Costs are associated with event staffing and logistics for city-sponsored activities.
Traffic and Infrastructure Capacity
None directly quantified, though traffic mitigation studies were conducted.
short-term rental regulation
The city will incur costs for enforcement and permit administration.
Accessory Use Regulation on Multi-Parcel Properties
The financial impact is currently unknown.
Solid Waste Collection Services
The new contract is expected to lower the monthly rate for residents compared to the proposed city-run rate.
urban planning
The plan helps the city qualify for future transit-related funding and grants.
building regulations
Could save the city money on construction costs for new public buildings.
special events permitting
Changes to license availability could impact local business revenue.
wildlife management
Potential costs to developers if conservation measures are required.
Youth programs and scholarships
Minimal costs associated with prizes for potential new contest formats.
landslide disaster management
The impact is expected to be minimal as it primarily streamlines existing processes.
City Staff
Hiring a full-time position would require a new budget allocation.
Community cultural event
The committee discussed increasing the prize amount from $25 to $50 per category.
Homelessness concerns
The pantry is currently limited by space and lacks the capacity to install donated equipment.
civic policy debate
Think about how these future-focused policies could impact your wallet down the line – good or bad!
power outage
This outage could cost the city big bucks in repairs and emergency services.
memorial monument
This could cost the city some cash, but it's a one-time expense for a lasting tribute.
mine expansion
This could bring in more tax revenue for Draper, but also might lead to higher costs for infrastructure and environmental management.
city attorney appointment
This move could save the city money by promoting from within, but we'll see how it plays out.
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Lowry 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 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
Items for Consideration
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Lowry was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ordinance #1694: Water Use and Preservation Element General Plan Amendment
Water Use and Preservation Element General Plan Amendment
Station Area Plans General Plan Amendment
Ordinance #1670 - General Plan Station Area Plans
Station Area Plans General Plan Amendment
Voting record (3)(General)
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