Council Member· 2024-2027
Tawny Knuteson-Boyd
Moab City
About
Tawny Knuteson-Boyd's platform centers on continuity and the completion of existing municipal commitments, specifically focusing on addressing housing development challenges within Moab. As an incumbent, her priorities emphasize stability and the follow-through of long-term city infrastructure projects.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentThe City Council, including incumbent Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, has vowed to see the Walnut Lane housing project through to completion despite significant challenges.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 1:20:25
- Avg per meeting
- 2:22
- Segments
- 1053
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Voice summary
Council Member Tawny Knuteson-Boyd on the recordAI-generated · 3 meetingsCouncil Member Tawny Knuteson-Boyd has consistently prioritized public safety and infrastructure management, specifically by advocating for stricter traffic controls and addressing vehicle congestion near residential areas like the Entrada condominiums. She has taken an active legislative role by moving to approve salary schedule ordinances and proposing amendments to municipal code regarding sidewalk and gutter requirements. Additionally, she has remained a vocal proponent of environmental and safety initiatives, such as supporting water conservation outreach and the removal of off-highway vehicle signage from public roads.
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.
City of Moab Annexation Policy Plan and Boundary Maps Update
May affect future municipal service delivery costs and property tax bases as areas potentially annex into the city.
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Minor Subdivision at 196 N 200 E
The changes aim to reduce staff time spent on permitting and enforcement.
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.
Sidewalk and Driveway Construction Standards
Impacts individual business owners by tens of thousands of dollars in exaction fees.
Pedestrian Safety and Crosswalks
Positions the city to apply for multi-million-dollar federal infrastructure grants.
OHV Noise and Speed Limits
Potential future costs for acoustic monitoring equipment or consulting services.
Affordable Housing Development
The request is for $10,000 in annual funding.
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.
tourism impact
More tourists mean more money flowing into local businesses, which is great for the economy.
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.
Moved or seconded (4)
Motions Knuteson-Boyd 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 4-12026-04-14
Ordinance 2026-07: Sidewalk Exception Process
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 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
Ordinance 2026-05: Elected and Executive Salaries
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
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
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (285)
Recorded while Knuteson-Boyd 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
Consideration of Resolution 17-2026: A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Moab as Surplus
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 of Approval for Master Fee Schedule Updates
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 (73)
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