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 (2)(Budget)
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.
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.
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 (12)
Recorded while Saxton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Resolution 26-24 for FY 2027 Budget and 34.24% Property Tax Increase
Adopt Resolution 26-24 (Final FY 2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate)
Adoption of Resolution 26-1 for FY 2027 Budget
Resolution 26-17: Interim Budget and Property Tax Ceiling
Redevelopment Agency Resolution 26-1: RDA Budget
Resolution 26-13: FY 2026 Budget Adjustments
Resolution 26-13: FY 2026 Budget Adjustments
Adoption of Resolution 26-7 (Tentative Budget & Impact Schedule)
Adoption of Resolution 26-9 (Budget Officer Statement Acknowledgment)
Adoption of Resolution 26-7 (Tentative Budget and Property Tax Impact Schedule)
Resolution 26-4: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendments
Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Resolution 25-24)
Voting record (12)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
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.
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.