Mayor· 2024-2027
Dirk Burton
West Jordan City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 71
- Total speaking time
- 52:16
- Avg per meeting
- 0:44
- Segments
- 1955
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Mayor Dirk Burton on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetingsMayor Dirk Burton consistently serves as the presiding officer during City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Municipal Building Authority meetings, where he focuses on facilitating formal procedures, roll calls, and confirming unanimous voting outcomes. His legislative engagement has been largely procedural, though he notably seconded the motion to approve the Redevelopment Agency’s fiscal year 2027 budget and formally acknowledged the filing of the municipal budget. While he frequently oversees proceedings resulting in near-unanimous approval, he rarely offers substantive individual remarks or dissenting positions on the policy issues brought before the council.
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.
Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes Development
Private investment infill development with land dedication for public trails.
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.
Southwest Quadrant Development
High economic impact concerning industrial and commercial job creation, tax base expansion, and long-term utility infrastructure buildout.
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 (1)
Motions Burton 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.
- movedfailed 2-42026-05-26
Councilmember Burton moved to approve Ordinance No. 19-24 to rezone from RR-1D (Rural Residential 1-acre lots) Zone District to RR-20D (Rural Residential 20,000 square foot minimum…
Decisions during term (190)
Recorded while Burton 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
Ordinance No. 26-47 — Highlands Landing North FLUM Amendment and Rezone (R-3-8 and SC-2)
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 Site Plan
Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes Preliminary Major Subdivision
Barber Estates Rezone Recommendation
Consent Calendar
Dix Automotive Conditional Use Permit
Voting record (8)
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