District 2 Council Member· 2024-2027
Bob Bedore
West Jordan City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 87
- Total speaking time
- 9:43:49
- Avg per meeting
- 6:43
- Segments
- 11650
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District 2 Council Member Bob Bedore on the recordAI-generated · 13 meetingsCouncil Member Bob Bedore frequently presides over council sessions and maintains an active role in fiscal governance, including moving or seconding motions for tentative budgets and various development resolutions. He consistently prioritizes local development oversight, advocating for lower housing density in projects like the Southwest Quadrant and pushing for clearer regulatory standards in city ordinances regarding land use and landscaping. Throughout his tenure, Bedore has emphasized municipal transparency, the importance of direct community engagement, and providing council oversight for administrative and hiring processes.
Top issues during term (20)
Barber Estates Rezone and Roadway Infrastructure
New homes will add to the tax base, but neighbors worry about property values for existing animal-rights lots.
City Financial Health and Budgeting Awards
Involves a total federal CDBG allocation of $481,738 distributed across administrative and subrecipient program expenses.
Highlands Landing North Housing and Commercial Rezone
The project would have paid city impact and development fees, and the denial triggers a one-year wait before a similar application can return.
Future City Planning
No direct city fiscal impact is noted for adopting the station area plans.
City Aesthetics and Neighborhood Improvement
Potential costs for property owners to comply with updated maintenance standards.
Business Licensing Simplification
Affected businesses save the cost of a second specialty license.
Outdoor Storage Operations
None.
Solid Waste Service Levels
Two-can households save $4.72/month; three-can households see a 7.2% increase in October 2027.
Subdivision Regulations and Improvement Guarantees Review
None identified in the staff report.
Dog License Revocation and Public Safety
Minimal administrative costs for animal services and enforcement.
7800 South sewer construction delays
Commercial Site Plan Review
The project is expected to have minimal impact on water and sewer demand.
Outdoor Storage Permit for Utah Decking Supply
This approval supports industrial development and potentially creates jobs and tax revenue.
Strategic Municipal Planning
The committee's decisions can influence property values and the long-term economic viability of new commercial and residential projects.
Traffic Safety on Grizzly Way
The city was awarded $100,000 in grant funding to support the development of these plans.
Commercial and Industrial Development
These projects represent ongoing business investment in the city.
Golf Cart Regulations
None expected.
Salt Lake County Salt Shed and Outdoor Storage Permit
None directly on city budget, as this is a county-owned and operated facility.
Moved or seconded (35)
Motions Bedore 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 7-02026-04-14
Vice Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-22 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 7, Chapters 1 & 2 – Traffic and Parking
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
APPROVE Resolution No. 26-007 Deposit Waiver in the Amount of $2,500 for the Security Deposit of the Rodeo Arena and a waiver of the $600 Main Arena Fee as Service in Lieu of Fees …
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24
APPROVE Resolution No. 26-012 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Grant Agreement for the West Jordan Historical Society.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Consent Items.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Chair Bedore moved to convene in a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property; or the sale of real property, including any form of a water right or…
- secondedpassed 5-12026-03-24
APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-19 Amending West Jordan City Code Title 13, Chapter 6, Article K to Add Area D to the IOZ Map and Make Associated Technical Revisions and Clarifications.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Vice Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-15 Amending West Jordan City Code 10-1-7 International Fire Code.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-24
Rezone for Rolfe Subdivision (Ordinance No. 26-12)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-24
Truck Parking Amendments (Ordinance No. 26-11)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-24
Petition for 6205 West 9000 South (Ordinances 26-13 and 26-16)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-12026-02-10
Council Member Jacob moved to RECONSIDER Ordinance No. 26-11 Proposed Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 7, Chapters 3 and 4 – Truck Parking during the meeting.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Council Member Whitelock moved to change the agenda order to put Council and Mayor Reports prior to Special Recognition.
- seconded2026-01-27
Continue Ordinance No. 25-62 to Future Public Hearing
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-27
Ordinance No. 26-09 (Fee Waivers and City Support)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-12026-01-27
Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 25-62 (Wagstaff Investments, LLC)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-13
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Resolution No. 26-002 Formalizing the Appointment of Bob Bedore as Chair, Jessica Wignall as Vice-Chair and Kayleen Whitelock as Past Chai…
- secondedfailed 3-42025-12-16
Ordinance No. 25-62: Rezone 9047 S Copper Dust Lane
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02025-12-02
Council Member Green moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 25-57 Amending West Jordan City Code to Establish Public Art Regulations and Definitions, amending line 15 of the Legislative Dr…
- movedpassed 7-02025-12-02
Ordinance No. 25-61: 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02025-11-18
Resolution No. 25-056: Consolidated Fee Schedule Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (190)
Recorded while Bedore was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ordinance 26-50 — Barber Estates rezone to R-1-12
Resolution 26-044 — FY2027 consolidated fee schedule
Ordinance 26-51 — Planning Commission appointment and terms code fix
Ordinance 26-52 — Revocation of dog licenses
Ordinances 26-53, 26-54, 26-55 — Remove special business licenses
Consent calendar
Administrative Conditional Use Permit for Altojitos
Approval of October 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Conditional Use Permit for J&R Property Maintenance
Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes
Resolution No. 26-043 — CDBG Budget Adjustment and Subrecipient Allocation, Program Year 2026
Ordinance No. 26-49 — Amending the FY2027 Budget
Consent Items — Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approval of September 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes Preliminary Major Subdivision
Barber Estates Rezone Recommendation
Consent Calendar
Dix Automotive Conditional Use Permit
Voting record (437)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Ordinance 26-50 — Barber Estates rezone to R-1-12
Resolution 26-044 — FY2027 consolidated fee schedule
Ordinance 26-51 — Planning Commission appointment and terms code fix
Ordinance 26-52 — Revocation of dog licenses
Ordinances 26-53, 26-54, 26-55 — Remove special business licenses
APPROVE consent items as listed
NOT approve Ordinance No. 26-47 a Petition to Amend the Future Land Use Map to Medium Density Residential and Community Commercial and Rezone 14.07 Acres to R-3-8 (Multiple-Family Dwelling, 8 or less
APPROVE Resolution No. 26-043 Community Development Block Grant Budget Adjustment and Subrecipient Allocation for Project Year 2026
APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-49 Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027
Ordinance No. 26-47 — Highlands Landing North FLUM Amendment and Rezone (R-3-8 and SC-2)
Did not want to stonewall the developer and was willing to take another look