Council Member· 2026-2030
Tasha Lowery
Draper City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 36
- Total speaking time
- 2:45:54
- Avg per meeting
- 4:37
- Segments
- 3655
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Voice summary
Council Member Tasha Lowery on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetingsCouncil Member Tasha Lowery has consistently prioritized infrastructure safety, traffic management, and municipal administrative efficiency throughout recent council meetings. She frequently advocates for nuanced solutions, such as implementing cross-hatching to resolve school-zone congestion and promoting small, transparent property tax increases over large, volatile hikes. Additionally, Lowery has demonstrated a focus on formalizing city operations, often questioning the efficacy of advisory commissions and pushing for clearer communication regarding road maintenance and project connectivity. Her voting record reflects a methodical approach, marked by a willingness to delay decisions on zoning and development matters until safety and access concerns are thoroughly addressed.
Top issues during term (20)
Widowmaker Plaque Installation
Minimal impact utilizing existing city communication channels and event resources.
Residential Parking Requirements
None
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Potential changes to licensing fees or enforcement costs.
FY 2027 First Quarter Budget Amendments
Increases general fund expenditures by $39,000 net, drawing $21,000 from fund balance and incorporating $18,000 in external grants and donations.
Exchange Office Park Development Agreement
Generates new economic activity and tax revenue through state-incentivized corporate investment.
Commercial Site Development and Beautification
Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.
Home Occupation Regulation
Negligible financial impact on the city, contributing minor business licensing fees and tax revenue.
State Code Compliance for Municipal Ordinances
None.
Crescent Redevelopment District Investment
The city will contribute $3.3 million in tax increment funds to the project.
Draper TOD Fourth Amended Subdivision Plat
Private investment in infrastructure and access improvements for transit-oriented development.
Tree Planting Specifications for Developers
Null
Draper Historical Society Coordination & Inventory
The project is estimated to cost roughly $2.5 million, with a proposed partnership between the city (land) and private donors (construction).
Clarifying Tree Committee Roles and Scope
No immediate financial impact reported, though future budget allocations may be discussed.
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.
Unauthorized Motorized Vehicles on Trails
Potential increased enforcement costs or signage needs.
Gateway Signage and Entrance Beautification
Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.
City Committee and Commission Appointments
Ensuring proper governance and avoiding conflicts of interest protects public funds and trust.
Solid Waste Collection Services
The new contract is expected to lower the monthly rate for residents compared to the proposed city-run rate.
Moved or seconded (4)
Motions Lowery 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.
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Councilmember T. Lower moved to adjourn the meeting.
- movedpassed2025-06-17
Action Item: Approval of Resolution CRA #25-04
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-06-17
Board Member T. Lowery moved to adjourn the CRA meeting and return to regular Council meeting.
- secondedpassed2025-06-17
Approval of the May 20, 2025 Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting Minutes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (340)
Recorded while Lowery was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Approval
Audio Wizard AV Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit
Draper TOD Fourth Amended Plat Request
Duffin Land Use Map and Zoning Map Amendment Requests
Pony Express Center Parking Deviation Request
Action Item: Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes for September 10, 2026 (Administrative Action)
Consent Agenda: Minutes and Resolution #26-45
Ordinance #1739: Snow Zoning Map Amendment
Ordinance #1740: Karl Malone Auto Center Signage Text Amendment
Approve the minutes of the September 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
Adjournment
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Expansion of Tree Committee to be "Landscaping" and vote on proposal to City Council
Adjournment
Selection of Planning Commission Vice-Chair
Approval of August 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Rivian KMAC-CSD Text Amendment
The Grange Plat Amendment Request
Academy Plaza Site Plan Request
Voting record (102)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Agenda: Minutes and Resolution #26-45
Ordinance #1739: Snow Zoning Map Amendment
Ordinance #1740: Karl Malone Auto Center Signage Text Amendment
Approval of August 18, 2026 Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting Minutes
Approval of Resolution #CRA-26-05
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance #1737 GRAMA Code Update
Closed Session for Real Estate
Approval of June 2 and June 9, 2026 CRA Meeting Minutes
Approval of Resolution CRA #26-04 Adopting 2026 Annual Report
Approval of August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Ordinance #1736: Town Center Residential Zoning Text Amendment
Resolution #26-39: FY2027 Final Budget and Certified Tax Rate
Ordinance #1734: Planning Commission Structure and Procedures
Adjourn Meeting
Continue Ordinance #1735 (12430 S. 700 East Zoning Map Amendment)
Approval of Resolution #26-38 (Lone Peak Parkway Eminent Domain)
Approval of Ordinance #1721 (Short-Term Rental Regulations)
Ordinance #1726: Corner Lot Text Amendments
Ordinance #1727: Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Text Amendments
Expressed concern over the universal, citywide application of the policy and lack of neighbor input on setbacks.
Ordinances #1728, #1729, and #1730: Kuwahara Nursery Land Use, Zoning, and Development Agreement
Cited concerns over density, parking, traffic, and multiple requested deviations from city standards.