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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Voice summary
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 (5)(Environment)
Storm Water Rate Increase
Future water rate increases and potential property tax adjustments are expected in FY28 and FY31.
Central Wasatch Commission's Role and Initiatives
The city's contribution to the commission is being weighed against other budget priorities.
Wildlife Management (Squirrels)
Residents are currently required to provide a $75 deposit for traps.
Central Wasatch Mountain Protection and Development
The proposed Highland Drive extension is estimated to cost $118.9 million, while the alternative 1700 East corridor is estimated at $20.4 million.
water main break
Your wallet might feel it with potential hikes in your water bill to cover the costly repairs.
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 (0)
Recorded while Dekeyzer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.