At-Large Council Member· 2024–2028
Aaron Dekeyzer
Sandy City
About
Aaron Dekeyzer's platform appears to focus on development issues, specifically debating the allowance of detached housing on existing residential properties. Other articles discuss campaign finance, election results, and council appointments, but do not detail further specific promises or platform positions.
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentDebated allowing detached housing on some existing residential properties.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 65
- Total speaking time
- 7:13:52
- Avg per meeting
- 6:40
- Segments
- 7206
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At-Large Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer on the recordAI-generated · 6 meetingsCouncil Member Aaron DeKeyzer consistently focuses on operational oversight, frequently questioning the efficiency and effectiveness of city departments, ranging from police drone logistics to executive staffing authority. He has shown a strong interest in environmental and community policy, actively pursuing ordinances for dark sky protection and waterway conservation while prioritizing local control over state mandates for housing initiatives. Additionally, DeKeyzer leverages his role to advocate for enhanced community programming and regional transit improvements, often challenging external proposals to ensure they align with the city's long-term operational and strategic goals.
Top issues during term (9)(Budget)
City Bonds for Building Purchase and Renovation
The bond will increase property taxes for residents.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Preview
The budget adoption will set tax rates and fees, directly impacting city revenue and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.
Tax Increment Financing for Housing and Transit Zone
None anticipated at this stage.
Financial Reporting and Budgeting Excellence
The committee oversees the distribution of federal grant funds to various city projects.
Budget Priorities for FY2027
The workshop will guide the allocation of city funds for the next fiscal year.
City Council Budget Priorities
This resolution guides the allocation of city resources for the 2026 fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Priorities
The budget will determine tax rates and service levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
budget approval
The budget determines tax rates and service fees for all residents for the next fiscal year.
tax ballot initiatives
It could save taxpayers money by blocking or slowing down new tax hikes, though it might also starve public projects of funding if vital initiatives fail to hit that steep 60% bar.
Moved or seconded (36)
Motions Dekeyzer 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.
- seconded2026-08-11
adopt Resolution 26-78C, setting the General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) amount to $21 million...
- secondedpassed 4-22026-03-24
Adoption of Resolution ACRSSD 26-01 (Rec Center Naming)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
approve Items 5 and 6 on the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed2026-03-10
approve the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed2026-02-24
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-20
Interlocal Agreement: Sandy Cairns HTRZ
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-20
A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Aaron Dekeyzer to adopt Resolution 26-03C, a resolution of the Sandy City Council approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement wit…
- movedfailed2025-12-09
He made a motion to add this item to the council agenda for next week.
- secondedpassed 6-02025-09-16
to adopt Resolution 25-47C, a resolution to extend temporary changes to the Sandy City Council Rules and Procedures...
- secondedpassed2025-07-01
to approve the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed2025-06-24
to approve the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed 7-02025-06-24
Adoption of FY 2025-26 Sandy City Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-32025-06-24
Public Art Program Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-06-24
convene a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of Sandy City and adjourn the City Council meeting at 6:45 pm
- movedfailed 3-42025-06-17
approve the Dekeyzer budget proposal funding a public art program
- movedpassed 7-02025-06-17
continue the Public Hearing to June 24, 2025
- movedpassed 7-02025-06-17
direct Council Staff and the Council Chairperson to execute the attached Legal Services Agreement, Amendment 3, with Cowdell Law, prior to June 30, 2025
- movedpassed 7-02025-06-17
A motion was made by Aaron Dekeyzer, seconded by Marci Houseman, to adopt Resolution 25-30C.
- movedpassed2025-06-03
convene a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency Board
- movedpassed2025-05-27
to approve the consent calendar
Decisions during term (17)
Recorded while Dekeyzer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Resolution 26-65C (FY 2026 Budget Amendment)
Approval of RDA Budget Amendment (RD 26-07) and Budget Adoption (RD 26-06)
Adoption of Stroud Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-69C)
Adoption of D'Sousa Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-70C)
Adoption of Dekeyzer Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-71C)
Adoption of Christensen-Nicholl Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-72C)
Final Budget Adoption for FY 2027 (Resolution 26-61C)
Alta Canyon Recreation District Budget Adoption (Resolution 26-62C)
Dekeyzer Budget Proposal (Grant Writer)
Stroud Budget Proposal (Down Payment Assistance)
Addition of D'Sousa Budget Proposal to Budget Shortlist
26-283 05-26-26 RDA Agenda RD 26-06 Budget Adoption FY 2027 RDA Tentative Budget 4.14.26 Minutes
Adoption of Resolution 26-57C for FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget
Adoption of Resolution 25-23C (Sandy City Annual Budget)
Adoption of Resolution 25-24C (Alta Canyon Recreation District Budget)
Adoption of Resolution 25-26C (FY 2025 Budget Adjustments)
Adoption of Resolution RD 25-02 (RDA Budget)
Voting record (43)(Budget)
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adopt Resolution 26-76C, a resolution overriding the Mayor's June 30, 2026 veto of a portion of Resolution 26-61C adopting the City's Fiscal Year 2026 through 2027 Annual Budget, and reaffirming the C
Adoption of Resolution 26-65C (FY 2026 Budget Amendment)
Approval of RDA Budget Amendment (RD 26-07) and Budget Adoption (RD 26-06)
adopting Resolution 26-61C, a resolution adopting the Sandy City Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 with the amendment that the PIO position's salary an
adopt Resolution 26-62C, a resolution adopting the Alta Canyon Recreation District Annual Budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027
Adoption of Stroud Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-69C)
Adoption of D'Sousa Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-70C)
Adoption of Dekeyzer Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-71C)
Adoption of Christensen-Nicholl Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-72C)
Final Budget Adoption for FY 2027 (Resolution 26-61C)
Alta Canyon Recreation District Budget Adoption (Resolution 26-62C)
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed holding of funds for Public Works Fleet in Fleet Contingency until further
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed consolidated fee schedule amendment...
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed consolidated staffing schedule amendment...
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed reallocation of the appropriation designated for the Central Wasatch Commi
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed adjustments to the Mayor's Office General Fund, as noted in the packet ...
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed reallocation of expenses for city lobbyists from Non-Departmental to the C
A motion was made by Aaron Dekeyzer seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the Dekeyzer proposal, as noted in the packet ...The motion carried by the following
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed adjustments to the Council Office General Fund, as noted in the packet ...
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed adjustments to the Community Events General Fund, as noted in the packet .
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed reduction of the remaining balance to $0 for the General Fund line item fo
A motion was made by Alison Stroud seconded by Kris Nicholl to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the Stroud proposal (down payments), as noted in the packet ...The motion carried by the fol
A motion was made by Alison Stroud seconded by Kris Nicholl to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the Stroud proposal (water-wise park strips), as noted in the packet ...The motion carried b
Dekeyzer Budget Proposal (Grant Writer)
Stroud Budget Proposal (Down Payment Assistance)
add the D'Sousa budget proposal to the Budget Amendment Shortlist
Addition of D'Sousa Budget Proposal to Budget Shortlist
Adoption of Resolution 26-57C for FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget
to adopt Resolution 25-23C, a resolution adopting the Sandy City Annual Budget, including all budget proposals approved by the Council on June 17th and June 24th, for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1
Adoption of Resolution 25-23C (Sandy City Annual Budget)
Adoption of Resolution 25-24C (Alta Canyon Recreation District Budget)
Adoption of Resolution 25-26C (FY 2025 Budget Adjustments)
Adoption of Resolution RD 25-02 (RDA Budget)
approve the Dekeyzer budget proposal funding a public art program
Continue Public Hearing on FY 2025-26 Budget
Deny Dekeyzer Budget Proposal
Wants to foster a sense of community connection and identity through public art.