Council Member· 2024-2027
Bryon Saxton
Roy City
About
Bryon Saxton's platform centers on managing the city's physical and economic expansion, with a specific focus on the 1900 West development corridor and general business growth. He is also prioritizing essential municipal infrastructure projects, such as the establishment of a new city cemetery, while navigating community concerns regarding housing density and fiscal policy.
Campaign promises (4)
- developmentThe candidate has prioritized the development plans for the 1900 West corridor.Related votes
- developmentThe candidate is focused on fostering business growth within the city.
- infrastructureThe candidate supports the creation of a new city cemetery.
- developmentThe candidate has engaged in discussions regarding city-wide philosophies on growth and housing density.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 2:58:13
- Avg per meeting
- 5:15
- Segments
- 1932
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed Property Tax Increase
Adds approximately $133.15 per year ($11.10 per month) for the owner of a primary residence valued at $439,000.
Residential Density Increase
Increased property values and potential development fees.
Elected and Executive Officer Compensation Adjustment
Involves adjustments to city officer salaries funded through municipal revenues.
City Budget and Tax Concerns
Establishes a $1.5 million operating budget with $350,000 in incoming tax increment financing and a projected ending fund balance of $1.8 million.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
Homeowners may face significant costs for plumbing, sewer ejector pumps, and firewall modifications to convert or build D-ADUs.
Countywide Heavy Rescue Team
The city will pay overtime rates for Weber Fire District personnel when they cover shifts.
1900 West Economic Study and Corridor Plan
Allocates approximately $151,000 from RDA funds for economic analysis and planning.
Zoning and Land Use Changes
Property value and tax assessment changes may occur following the land-use designation update.
Waste Management 'At Your Door' Collection Service Agreement
Funded at no direct cost to residents by waiving the annual CPI increase.
Cole West LLC Small-Lot Residential Development
Adds 24 new single-family homes to the city's tax base.
Weber County Election Services Interlocal Agreement
County election services will be contracted at agreed-upon municipal cost sharing rates.
Ironwood Station Phase One Townhomes
Private investment in a 186-unit residential project with public infrastructure enhancements.
Roy City Hope Center Room Rental Policy
Establishes rental rates and operational guidelines for community center spaces.
Garage Sale Regulation
None.
Traffic Safety on Midland Drive
Unknown, but residents argue it is a cost-effective alternative to constant police presence.
Code Enforcement and Property Maintenance
Potential modest revenue from fine collections, offset by reduced staff time spent chasing unpermitted work.
Fire Service Annexation
The financial impact is currently under negotiation as part of the annexation process.
Engine Brakes on 5600 South
None currently.
Proposed Residential Development at 3925 W. 4965 S.
Generates new property tax revenue and impact fees for the city, but raises private drainage concerns for adjacent homeowners.
School Resource Officers
The school district will eventually cover 100% of the officer's salary and benefits.
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Saxton 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.
- secondedpassed2026-04-07
Councilmember Hulbert motioned to adjourn the meeting
- secondedpassed2026-03-17
Councilmember Hulbert motioned to adjourn the meeting
Decisions during term (275)
Recorded while Saxton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of July 28, 2026 Work Session Minutes
Approval of September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Site Plan Approval for Ironwood Station
July 2026 and August 2026 Financial Statements
Resolution 26-26: Weber County Election Services Interlocal Agreement
Resolution 26-27: Updating Voter Participation Areas
Resolution 26-28: Waste Management At Your Door Special Collection Service
Ordinance No. 26-14: Cole West Development Agreement
Approval of Consent Agenda
Ordinance No. 26-9: Detached ADU Regulations
Ordinance No. 26-10: General Plan Amendment for 5500 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-11: Zoning Map Amendment for 5500 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-12: General Plan Amendment for 5300 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-13: Zoning Map Amendment for 5300 South Property
Resolution No. 26-25: Roy City Youth Council Policy
Adjournment
Approval of July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
General Plan Amendment for 3934 & 3960 W. 5500 South
Zoning Map Amendment for 3934 & 3960 W. 5500 South
General Plan Amendment for 3426 W. 5300 South
Voting record (88)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Resolution 26-27: Updating Voter Participation Areas
Resolution 26-28: Waste Management At Your Door Special Collection Service
approve Ordinance No 26-9
approve Ordinance No 26-10
approve Ordinance No 26-11
Councilmember Hulbert moved to approve Ordinance No 26-12
Councilmember Sphar moved to approve Ordinance No 26-13
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve Resolution 26-25
Ordinance No. 26-9: Detached ADU Regulations
Ordinance No. 26-10: General Plan Amendment for 5500 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-11: Zoning Map Amendment for 5500 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-12: General Plan Amendment for 5300 South Property
Ordinance No. 26-13: Zoning Map Amendment for 5300 South Property
Resolution No. 26-25: Roy City Youth Council Policy
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve the above consent items.
Councilmember Wilson moved to reconsider Ordinance 26-4
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve Ordinance 26-4; Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion to approve.
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve Ordinance 26-8 with the changes as stated in the meeting: the addition of side and rear yards, the increase from eight to twelve days, the change in start time fr
Consent Agenda Approval
Reconsideration of Ordinance 26-4 (Steward Land Co. Development Agreement)
Denial of Ordinance 26-4 (Steward Land Co. Development Agreement)
at 39 homes, you are nearly putting 10 units per acre... and if we continue to ignore residents' wishes, my fear is we are going to lose a touch of credibility
Approval of Ordinance 26-8 (Garage & Yard Sales)
Adopt Resolution 26-24 (Final FY 2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate)
Opposed the tax increase from the beginning and advocated for a 27% plan.
re-enter a Public Hearing for the limited purpose of having City Recorder read the three received emails so they can be entered on the record.
Councilmember Hulbert motioned to enter a Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public input in consideration of Resolution 26-24.
exit the Public Hearing and move into their discussion in consideration of Resolution 26-24
Councilmember Sphar motioned to exit the Public Hearing and resume their discussion in consideration of Resolution 26-24.
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve Resolution 26-24 with a tax rate of 34.24%, striking the COLA for the Council and Mayor, approving the 2.8% COLA for employees and providing the wage correction a
Adoption of Resolution 26-24 for FY 2027 Budget and 34.24% Property Tax Increase
He opposed the tax increase and argued that a lower 27% increase using fund balance should be pursued.