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)(Development)
Commercial Site Plan Review
The project is expected to have minimal impact on water and sewer demand.
Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes Development
Private investment infill development with land dedication for public trails.
Southwest Quadrant Development
High economic impact concerning industrial and commercial job creation, tax base expansion, and long-term utility infrastructure buildout.
Commercial and Industrial Development
These projects represent ongoing business investment in the city.
The Marlowe Apartments Transit-Oriented Development
Private investment by the developer covering required off-site road and signal improvements.
Rolfe Subdivision Lot Line Adjustments
None identified.
Townhome Development and Density
The project represents a significant increase in local housing density.
Altojitos Ice Cream Shop Conditional Use Permit
Generates local sales tax revenue and provides employment for up to five staff members.
Northwest area growth: Oneleven Phase 2 and Harper
Subdivision Regulations and Improvement Guarantees Training
Ensures developers rather than taxpayers cover the cost of infrastructure mistakes and warranty repairs.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Expansion
Private investment by the property owner.
Oquirrh West Grocery Development
Private commercial investment funded by the developer.
Old Bingham Byre Subdivision Boundary and Demolition Concerns
Private expenses for surveying and potential pest control will be borne by the developer and affected property owners.
Water Conservation
Changing rates could increase costs for large property owners and potentially lower the burden on residential users.
Vista Farms Residential Rezone
Generates standard property tax and utility connection revenues for the city.
Enbridge Gas Storage Yard Development
Private commercial investment by Enbridge Gas with no direct municipal expenditure.
Senna Hills Mixed-Use Rezone and Overlay Zone
Water service allocations require 152 equivalent residential connections (ERCs) from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District.
ICE facility development
While the facility could bring tax revenue, it might also lead to long-term legal costs and community pushback that could hurt local property values.
Altabank Branch Preliminary Site Plan
Generates commercial construction activity and future tax revenue.
Immaculate Auto Dealership Expansion
Private commercial investment in building upgrades and sales tax generation for the city.
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 (3)
Recorded while Burton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.