District 3 Council Member· 2024-2027
Zach Jacob
West Jordan City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 92
- Total speaking time
- 10:55:23
- Avg per meeting
- 7:07
- Segments
- 12127
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District 3 Council Member Zach Jacob on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetingsCouncil Member Zach Jacob consistently advocates for fiscal responsibility, long-term infrastructure sustainability, and strategic, site-specific land-use planning. He has frequently expressed skepticism toward broad industrial development and high-density residential proposals, pushing instead for clearer zoning definitions and thorough assessments of traffic and water impacts. Throughout the term, Jacob has maintained a focus on legislative clarity and orderly municipal governance, while engaging in notable votes such as opposing restrictive business regulations and supporting balanced, fee-based service models for city departments.
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 Jacob 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 Jacob moved to POSTPONE Ordinance No. 26-34 to a future meeting not later than the end of the year.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Council Member Jacob moved to APPROVE Resolution No. 26-032 Requesting a Fee Waiver in the Amount of $450 for Six Dumpsters for a Neighborhood Cleanup Day.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-05-26
Call the Question
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26
APPROVE the consent agenda as listed.
- 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 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
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
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-05
Board Member Jacob moved to APPROVE Consent Items as listed.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Council Member Whitelock moved to adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed 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 Ordinance No. 26-18 Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 13, Chapter 5B, Section 8 – Accessory Dwelling Units.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24
APPROVE Resolution No. 26-009 Authorizing a Fee Waiver in the Amount of $150 for the Spring Hollow HOA Neighborhood Cleanup Day.
- movedpassed 4-32026-03-10
Petition for 6205 West 9000 South (Ordinances 26-13 and 26-16)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Council Member Jacob moved to APPROVE consent items.
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-24
Truck Parking Amendments (Ordinance No. 26-11)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 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.
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Council Member Jacob moved to APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-11 Proposed Amendments to West Jordan City Code Title 7, Chapters 3 and 4 – Truck Parking changing all of the “or”s in Sectio…
- movedpassed 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…
- movedpassed 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 Jacob 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 (438)
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
He considered the December 1 rollout messy and preferred a clean change when the waste contract ends next summer.
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)
His vote against denial was not a vote to approve; he believed a compromise could still be reached
Board Member Whitelock moved to APPROVE consent items as listed.
APPROVE Ordinance No. 26-34 Adopting Station Area Plans for Jordan Valley Station and Sugar Factory Road Station.
APPROVE consent items as listed.
Ordinance No. 26-34: Adoption of Station Area Plans for Jordan Valley Station and Sugar Factory Road Station
Consent Agenda (Resolution No. 26-042 and Ordinance No. 26-48)
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
Expressed concern about duplicating or creating local variations of state traffic laws.