District 4 Council Member· 2024-2027
Kent Shelton
West Jordan City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 95
- Total speaking time
- 5:20:08
- Avg per meeting
- 3:22
- Segments
- 5600
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District 4 Council Member Kent Shelton on the recordAI-generated · 11 meetingsCouncil Member Kent Shelton consistently prioritizes administrative efficiency, fiscal oversight, and rigorous urban planning, frequently challenging staff on budget allocations, zoning density, and project timelines. He has engaged heavily in development policy for the Southwest Quadrant, where he has advocated for lower residential density and better integration of industrial land uses, while also championing local neighborhood initiatives like the Dixie Valley cleanup. Throughout his tenure, Shelton has demonstrated a preference for commercial-focused development and has been a vocal proponent of specific infrastructure needs, including fire equipment optimization and more precise land-use regulations.
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.
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 (40)
Motions Shelton 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 7-02026-07-14
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE consent items as listed.
- moved2026-07-14
Vice Chair Shelton moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-36 a Petition to Rezone
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-09
Vice Chairperson Wignall moved to APPROVE Consent Items as listed.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution No. 26-028: Service in Lieu of Fees for West Jordan Baseball League
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-12026-05-26
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 6-12026-05-26
APPROVE Resolution No. 24-014 authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Paul Jerome as Assistant City Administrator and a severance clause in excess of three mo…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26
APPROVE Consent Items as listed.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-05
Board Member Jacob moved to APPROVE Consent Items as listed.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-14
Council Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-21 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Article K – Public Dances and Dance Studios.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Resolution No. 26-005: Fee Waiver for Oaks Neighborhood Cleanup
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-12026-02-24
Council Member Shelton moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-10 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Article H – Massage Establishments.
- movedpassed2026-02-24
Employee Appeal Process Amendments (Ordinance No. 26-14)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-12026-02-24
Council Member Shelton moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-10 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Article H – Massage Establishments.
- secondedpassed 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…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Resolution No. 26-004: MOU with Novovorontsovka, Ukraine
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Ordinance No. 26-05: Titan West Jordan Rezone
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Council Member Shelton moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-07 Proposed Amendments to West Jordan City Code – Title 4, Chapter 2, Article C (Christmas Tree Sales).
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Council Member Jacob moved to CONTINUE Ordinance No. 26-11 Proposed Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 7, Chapters 3 and 4 – Truck Parking to the next Council meeting to all…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-13
Resolution No. 26-001: CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-13
Council Member Jacob moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-03 Amending the West Jordan City Code Title 13 and 15 Regarding Variances, Land Use Appeals, and Public Hearing and Noticing …
Decisions during term (190)
Recorded while Shelton 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. 26-49 — 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 (427)
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)
Wanted to see lower density on the north end but not deny outright