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 (12)(General)
Hagan Road Rezone for Animal Rights
Minimal direct municipal financial impact.
business licensing
The changes aim to lower financial barriers for new business entries.
annexation/boundary adjustment
Potential increase in tax revenue for the city from newly annexed properties.
city incorporation
The success or failure of Granite City's incorporation will have significant long-term financial implications for its residents and the surrounding municipalities.
bulk waste program enforcement
You might have to pay up if you don't follow the rules for tossing out big items.
zoning dispute
The city might have to pay up, and the developer gets to build, potentially boosting local business.
rezoning approval
This could mean more affordable housing options and a boost to local businesses as more people move in.
civic policy debate
We could see big changes in how the city spends money, depending on whether we go forward or backward.
data center zoning
Property values and municipal tax revenues could shift significantly depending on where these massive, power-hungry facilities are allowed to build.
community wellbeing survey
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property damage settlement
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for this unexpected repair bill.
municipal incorporation and annexation
Your property taxes and the services you receive could shift depending on which city ends up governing your area.
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 (12)
Recorded while Dekeyzer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Ordinances 26-51, 26-52, Res. 26-84C)
Approval of Resolution 26-90C Adopting General Obligation Bond Argument
Adoption of Resolution 26-78C ($30M General Obligation Bond)
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment (Ordinance 26-51)
Mayor's Office General Fund Adjustments
Council Office General Fund Adjustments
Community Events General Fund Adjustments
Communications Department General Fund Adjustments
CWC General Fund Balance Reduction to $0
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Second Reading: Council Member Stroud Recommending Adding a new Section, 4-9, to the Sandy Municipal Code Requiring a General Fund Purchasing Power Analysis be Produced Annually
Canvass of the 2025 General Election
Voting record (19)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Ordinances 26-51, 26-52, Res. 26-84C)
Supported the project and development agreement.