Council Member· 2024-2027
Colin Topper
Moab City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 39
- Total speaking time
- 4:37:27
- Avg per meeting
- 7:07
- Segments
- 3638
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Council Member Colin Topper on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsCouncil Member Colin Topper has consistently prioritized infrastructure and active transportation, frequently advocating for improvements to traffic management, pedestrian safety, and trail connectivity. He has actively engaged with urban planning challenges, specifically supporting the integration of safety features like lighting and cameras in transportation plans and promoting long-term sustainability through gray water retrofits. Additionally, Topper has demonstrated a focus on civic management, emphasizing the need for creative waste disposal solutions and objective processes in local grant and infrastructure evaluations.
Top issues during term (14)(General)
Minor Subdivision at 196 N 200 E
The changes aim to reduce staff time spent on permitting and enforcement.
Vendor Code Reform
Minimal fiscal impact, primarily administrative staff time for licensing and enforcement.
tourism impact
More tourists mean more money flowing into local businesses, which is great for the economy.
childcare subsidy crisis
Local parents are about to pay way more out of pocket for daycare as federal help disappears.
Signage Code Rewrite
Affects advertising costs and visibility for local retail and commercial enterprises.
travel expenses
Taxpayers might see more accountability for travel spending, potentially saving money if trips aren't justified.
immigration enforcement policy
This means city funds won't be diverted to help federal immigration agents, keeping those dollars focused on local needs.
City Center Solar Upgrades
The project is expected to save $14,270 annually in energy costs.
homelessness
People are losing their homes, which is a massive financial and emotional blow.
lobbying services
It's an investment to hopefully bring more federal dollars back to Moab.
dark sky designation
Expect a boost in tourism from folks wanting to see those amazing stars!
data center approval
This could mean big business for the region, but at what cost to the local vibe?
Dark Sky Community designation
While there might be some initial costs for businesses to adjust lighting, it's expected to boost tourism for stargazers.
city manager appointment
It's too early to tell if this change will impact your wallet, but new leadership often brings new financial priorities.
Moved or seconded (10)
Motions Topper 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 5-02026-04-14
Resolution 03-2026: Tentative Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Councilmember Topper moved to approve RAP tax recommended projects and funding amounts for the 2026 cycle totaling $85,000.
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Loftin moved to end the closed session.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Ordinance 2026-05: Elected and Executive Salaries
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve Ordinance 2026-04: an ordinance adopting the City of Moab pay plan schedules for fiscal year 2026-2027.
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Loftin moved to amend the order of the agenda, placing the public hearing and consideration of adoption of the tentative budget after consideration of the pay plan sc…
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Loftin moved to enter an executive strategy session to discuss reasonably imminent and/or pending litigation, to discuss the sale of real property, and/or to discuss …
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Councilmember Loftin moved to adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: arbor day proclamation, dark sky week proclamation, approval of minutes for the March 10, 2026, regular meetin…
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Councilmember Topper moved to approve Resolution 05-2026: a resolution adopting the City of Moab fiscal year 2026-2027 strategic plan with the following modifications: adding safet…
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Topper was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.