Council Member· 2026-2029
Jason Taylor
Moab City
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Council Member Jason Taylor on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsCouncil Member Jason Taylor consistently prioritizes infrastructure, economic collaboration, and public safety through nuanced policy adjustments. He has actively engaged in budget workshops, supporting the fiscal year 2026-2027 pay plan while advocating for renewable energy investments and enhanced water usage transparency. Notably, Taylor has focused on municipal traffic regulation, consistently pushing for uniform speed limits and the strict enforcement of noise and safety standards for motorized vehicles to improve neighborhood quality of life.
Top issues during term (20)
Public Transit Funding & Arches Shuttle Integration
The city faces an estimated $600,000 annual operating subsidy requirement for MAT starting in fiscal year 2027.
Henry Shaw Hotel and Workforce Housing Obligations
The agreement involved either constructing 28 deed-restricted units or paying a fee-in-lieu of approximately $2.6 million.
Spanish Valley Water Storage
A $3 million bond with a 3.72% interest rate over 15 years, repaid through water enterprise funds.
county commission meeting
These decisions could impact everything from tourism revenue to local development costs.
Vendor Code Reform
Minimal fiscal impact, primarily administrative staff time for licensing and enforcement.
sheriff election
The election outcome will determine how the sheriff's department allocates its budget and prioritizes taxpayer-funded resources.
Pack Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
The project costs $527,943, supported by grant funding and reallocated capital funds.
C-2 Zoning and Infill Development
The CHP project faces a $29,590 sidewalk fee, while the Henry Shaw Hotel faces a $2.6 million workforce housing fee.
Mill Creek Flood Mitigation
Estimated project construction costs total approximately $7.8 million, to be funded via federal grants, FEMA, and municipal bonds.
Water Infrastructure Expansion
The study costs $186,500, paid entirely from the municipal water fund capital budget.
MRAC Facility Upgrades
Cost of $1,206,621 funded through CIP budget allocations and unspent phase contingency funds.
RAP Tax Funding Allocation
The committee has a total budget of $85,000 to distribute for the 2026 cycle.
Corporate Sponsorship Pilot
Provides approximately $100,000 annually in vehicle lease savings and additional support for community events.
childcare subsidy crisis
Local parents are about to pay way more out of pocket for daycare as federal help disappears.
Cooperative 1581 Landscaping Special Exception
Minor property-specific impacts related to site development standards.
Guide for Emissions Action (GEAR UP)
Implementation costs vary, but several proposed policies are designed to have low initial costs.
police department lawsuit
This could mean big changes in how police departments are funded or what they have to pay out in lawsuits.
Signage Code Rewrite
Affects advertising costs and visibility for local retail and commercial enterprises.
Moved or seconded (7)
Motions Taylor 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
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: letter of support for essential air service, approval of minutes for the March 24, 2026, regular meeting…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve Ordinance 2026-06 without modifications.
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Taylor moved to adjourn the meeting.
- movedpassed 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.
- movedpassed 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 Taylor moved to accept the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual audit of the City of Moab.
- movedpassed2026-03-24
26 council consent.pdf General Business Public Hearing for Resolution 06-2026: A Resolution Assessing Abatement Costs and Fees for the Abatement of the Dangerous Building Located at 737 Mountain View Drive, Moab, Utah
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Decisions during term (160)
Recorded while Taylor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Pack Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Bid Award
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-18: Vendor and Business License Regulations
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-19: Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Exemptions
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab in the Amount of $651,231.38
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation of Denial for Henry Shaw Hotel Development Agreement
Recommendation on Ordinance 2026-18 (Vendor Code Rewrite)
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance 2026-22: RAP Tax Advisory Committee Bylaws
Drinking Water Master Plan Task Order
Resolution 16-2026: Safe Streets for All Commitment
Speed Limit Amendment on 100 West
Moab Area Transit and Arches Shuttle Position Statement
Consent Agenda
Approval of August 27, 2026 Minutes
Voting record (61)
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Pack Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Bid Award
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-18: Vendor and Business License Regulations
Expressed concern about fairness and support for brick-and-mortar businesses.
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-19: Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Exemptions
Councilmember Topper moved to approve a purchase proposal with Pacific Fitness Corp, LLC for MRAC fitness equipment Purchase in the Amount of $154,236 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Councilmember Loftin moved to award the contract for the Spitfire Storm Drain Improvement Project to Beh Brothers Construction, LLC in the amount of $102,770.47 as presented by staff and authorize the
Councilmember Myers moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: fraud risk assessment FY26, approval of minutes for the August 25, 2026, Regular Meeting and approval of bills against the City of
Councilmember Topper moved to adopt the recommended two-year City of Moab and FCA US LLC (Jeep) sponsorship agreement as presented.
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to approve the phase 2 development agreement for 57 West Kane Creek Boulevard Parcel 01-0001-0200 between Amasa Arroyo Apartments LLC and the City of Moab, Utah.
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to approve a contract award to Landmark Aquatics in the amount of $192,750 for the outdoor leisure pool Myrtha liner.
Phase 2 Development Agreement for 57 West Kane Creek Boulevard
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance 26-16: Code Amendments
IT Services Contract Award
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to approve a contract award to RevTech Services in the amount of $338,596.88 for information technology security (cyber security) and information technology support se
Councilmember Loftin moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: recovery day proclamation, suicide prevention and awareness month proclamation, ratification of a letter of support for Utah State
to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: approval of minutes for the July 28, 2026, Regular Meeting and approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $244,550.06.
to approve a contract with Straight Stripe Painting, Inc. in an amount not to Exceed $200,000.00.
to approve the sanitary sewer master plan update task order with Bowen Collins & Associates in the amount of $109,479.00, as presented by staff, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Personnel Manual Updates
MRAC Retrofits Change Order
Water Conservation Ordinance 2026-15
Councilmember Topper moved to approve the 2026 Personnel Manual Update.
Councilmember Topper moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: flood mitigation assistance grant program match letter, approval of minutes for the June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting and the June 30
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve a change order contract for McKinstry Essention in the amount of $1,206,621.00 for phased retrofits for the mechanical, building automation controls, and lighting
Ordinance 2026-13: Residential Utility Assistance Program
Resolution 08-2026: Cooperative Wildfire System Agreement
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve Ordinance 2026-13: an ordinance amending the City of Moab Residential Utility Assistance Program Policy to become a permanent policy.
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: confirmation letter for a funding match for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant application, letter of sup
Councilmember Myers moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: approval of minutes for the May 26, 2026, Regular Meeting, approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $404,129.33
Councilmember Loftin moved to approve a contract award to River Restoration in the amount of $198,407 for a Lions Park River Access Feasibility Study.
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: ratification of a thank you letter to Senator Curtis for an appropriations request, approval of minutes for the May 12, 2026, Regu
Councilmember Loftin moved to adopt Resolution 09-2026, approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency and the City of Moab and authorizing the Mayor to si
Councilmember Taylor moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: approval of minutes for the April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting and approval of bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $705,2
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd moved to adopt Resolution 04-2026, approving the final budget and setting the certified tax rate for the City of Moab for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of Resolution 04-2026: Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Consent Agenda Approval
Speed Limit Reductions
Councilmember Myers moved to approve the consent agenda
Ordinance 2026-09: Community Clean Energy Program
It is an important project for Moab's independent energy future.
Ordinance 2026-10: Temporary Fireworks Ban
Expressed desire for broader geographic restrictions.
Speed Limit Reductions on Certain City Routes
Noted the changes would improve safety and were logical.