At-Large Council Member· 2026-2029
Kayleen Whitelock
West Jordan City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 97
- Total speaking time
- 11:10:51
- Avg per meeting
- 6:55
- Segments
- 11709
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At-Large Council Member Kayleen Whitelock on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Kayleen Whitelock consistently prioritizes controlled urban growth, frequently advocating for mandatory commercial-to-residential ratios and stricter contractual safeguards to mitigate excessive housing density. Her tenure has been marked by a focus on vetting processes, including her vocal criticism of expedited administrative appointments and her push for more thorough reviews of Master Development Agreements. Additionally, Whitelock is highly engaged in community-oriented initiatives, regularly supporting fee waivers for neighborhood cleanups and local events while emphasizing the importance of public transparency and civic engagement.
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.
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.
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
Outdoor Storage Permit for Utah Decking Supply
This approval supports industrial development and potentially creates jobs and tax revenue.
Salt Lake County Salt Shed and Outdoor Storage Permit
None directly on city budget, as this is a county-owned and operated facility.
Rolfe Subdivision Lot Line Adjustments
None identified.
The Marlowe Apartments Transit-Oriented Development
Private investment by the developer covering required off-site road and signal improvements.
Station Area Plans for Jordan Valley and Sugar Factory Road Stations
None
Planning Commission Appointment and Term Updates
None anticipated.
Public Improvement Standards and Specifications
None identified in the staff report.
Fencing Standards for Utah Outdoors Unlimited
Potential compliance costs for the business owner regarding required fencing.
Carver Construction Outside Storage CUP
None on city funds.
J&R Property Maintenance Conditional Use Permit
None anticipated.
Subdivision Regulations and Improvement Guarantees Training
Ensures developers rather than taxpayers cover the cost of infrastructure mistakes and warranty repairs.
J&R Property Maintenance Outside Storage CUP
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Whitelock 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.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-14
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE consent items as listed.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution No. 26-003: Fee Waiver for Nafanua Foundation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-26
Councilmember McConnehey moved to approve Ordinance 19-25, rezoning 22.81 acres from P-C (Planned Community) Zone to SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center) Zone for West Jordan Marketplac…
- secondedfailed 1-62026-05-26
Resolution No. 26-028: Service in Lieu of Fees for West Jordan Baseball League
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Councilmember McConnehey moved to go into a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual; Strategy Session to dis…
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Resolution No. 26-006 Requesting a Fee Waiver in the Amount of $825 for the Browns Meadow Neighborhood Cleanup Day.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Council Member Whitelock moved to adjourn the meeting.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
APPROVE Resolution No. 26-010 Requesting a Fee Waiver in the Amount of $4,902 for the Jordan Education Foundation for the Challenge Obstacle Run on May 9, 2026.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
APPROVE Resolution No. 26-011 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement for the West Jordan Historical Society.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Vice Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-17 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 6, Chapter 3D, Section 11 – Sale of Animals.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Consent Items.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24
APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-18 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 13, Chapter 5B, Section 8 – Accessory Dwelling Units.
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-24
Council Member Jacob moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-11 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 7, Chapters 3 and 4 – Truck Parking.
- seconded2026-02-24
Council Member Shelton moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-14 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 1, Chapter 12 – Employee Appeal Process.
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Council Member Whitelock moved to CONTINUE Resolution No. 26-003 Fee Waiver of up to $7,815 or Less for the Nafanua Foundation for the 2026 Manatua Festival at West Jordan Veterans…
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Resolution No. 26-004: MOU with Novovorontsovka, Ukraine
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-12026-02-10
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-04 Amendments to Parking Lot Materials, Drainage Standards, and Related Definitions in West Jordan City Code Title 13.
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE consent items as listed.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Vice Chair Wignall moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-06 a Petition from Bryan Booth to Rezone 0.8 Acres to R-1-10 Zone (Single-Family Residential - 10,000 square foot lots) Located…
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Ordinance No. 26-05: Titan West Jordan Rezone
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (190)
Recorded while Whitelock 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 Site Plan
Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes Preliminary Major Subdivision
Barber Estates Rezone Recommendation
Consent Calendar
Dix Automotive Conditional Use Permit
Voting record (444)
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)
Opposed increasing density on the south portion and wanted density reduced overall
Board Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE consent items as listed.
APPROVE Resolution No. 26-041 Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Certifications and Assurances.
APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-45 Amending Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 6 Prohibited Parking.
APPROVE consent items as listed.
APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-46 Enacting Title 7, Chapter 2, Section 3 Negligently Colliding.
APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-24 Enacting Title 7, Chapter 6 Electric Bicycles.
Resolution No. 26-041: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Acceptance
Ordinance No. 26-45: Prohibited Parking Amendments
Ordinance No. 26-24: Electric Bicycles Regulation
Ordinance No. 26-46: Negligently Colliding Offense
Approval of Consent Agenda Meeting Minutes
Approval of Ordinance No. 26-38 (2026 Property Tax Rate)
Approval of Ordinance No. 26-39 (FY2027 Budget)
I believe that we don't have to do a tax increase every year and I don't believe that every year you need to raise taxes.
Approval of Resolution No. 027
Approval of Resolution No. 028
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE consent items as listed.
Council Member Lamb moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-39 adopting the Final Budget for the City of West Jordan Fiscal Year 2027.
APPROVE Resolution No. 26-039 a Fee Waiver in the Amount of $935.00 for the 2026 Comunidad Salvadoreña Event.
APPROVE Resolution No. 26-038 a Fee Waiver in the Amount of $3,365.00 for the 2026 Bradley Taylor Police Memorial K9 Trial.
APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-38 setting the 2026 Property Tax Rate.
Council Member Whitelock moved to recess in a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property as provided by Utah Code Annotated §52-4-205.
Ordinance No. 26-37: Landscape Maintenance Requirements
Resolution No. 26-037: Fee Waiver for Jordan School District
Ordinance No. 26-29: Sugar Factory on the Creek Development Agreement
Ordinance No. 26-30: Sugar Factory on the Creek Rezone
I just don't feel there's enough parking.