District 2 Council Member· 2020–2028
Alison Stroud
Sandy City
About
Alison Stroud's platform emphasizes bringing student perspectives into City Council decisions, indicating a focus on transparency and community engagement. Her campaign appears to prioritize incorporating the voices of younger residents into local governance.
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Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyBring students' input to the new City Council seat.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 75
- Total speaking time
- 11:24:28
- Avg per meeting
- 9:08
- Segments
- 8993
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Voice summary
District 2 Council Member Alison Stroud on the recordAI-generated · 9 meetingsCouncil Member Alison Stroud consistently emphasizes fiscal prudence, neighborhood stability, and long-term planning in her council activities. She frequently advocates for owner-occupied housing to preserve community character and has expressed caution regarding broad density increases, preferring a case-by-case approach to development. Throughout recent meetings, she has demonstrated a keen focus on municipal infrastructure and public safety, ranging from questioning the financial sustainability of police fleet management to analyzing the viability of city facility consolidation. Additionally, Stroud has been an active proponent of public transportation accessibility and the importance of fostering strong community engagement through local events and transparent city planning.
Top issues during term (20)
State Mandate for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Minimal direct fiscal impact on the city, though it expands residential property development potential.
Crescent View General Obligation Bond
Estimated tax increase of approximately $5 per month for residential properties and $9.09 per month for commercial properties.
Draft Water Conservation Plan 2026
Financial impacts relate to long-term water infrastructure management and state compliance guidelines.
Hagan Road Rezone for Animal Rights
Minimal direct municipal financial impact.
City Bonds for Building Purchase and Renovation
The bond will increase property taxes for residents.
Public Utilities Department Operations Study
Operational recommendations may guide future utility budgeting and capital improvement projects.
August 13 Storm Flooding
The city is currently assessing the cost of damages and potential infrastructure upgrades.
America First Field Concert Noise Impacts
Staff time expended on event monitoring and coordination.
Speeding Traffic and Availability of Speed Boards
Potential cost to purchase additional speed-monitoring boards if recommended by staff.
Canyon Gate Townhome Development
Private investment estimated in the multi-million dollar range for townhome construction.
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.
Silver Sage Estates Subdivision Concerns
Potential increase in housing stock and associated property tax revenue.
Tax Increment Financing for Housing and Transit Zone
None anticipated at this stage.
Intersection Safety
Purchasing additional speed trailers would require modest capital outlay.
Waste and Recycling Services Update
City officials are seeking potential cost reductions for residents who do not utilize district bulky waste services.
Fire Department Wildland Mitigation & Deployments
Grant funding of $486,500 covers mitigation projects, and deployment reimbursements offset equipment costs.
City Office Space Needs
The council is prioritizing a budget-conscious approach to ensure the remodel doesn't become overly expensive.
Kimballs Lane and Draper Town Center Station Area Plans
None anticipated.
Moved or seconded (18)
Motions Stroud 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.
- moved2026-08-11
adopt Resolution 26-78C, setting the General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) amount to $21 million...
- movedpassed 6-12026-03-24
adopt Resolution 26-44C
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-10
Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-12026-01-20
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2026)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-20
Ordinance Amendment-Title 21 Chapter 8.pdf Presentation Slides Automall Zone Map Attachments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-13
Appointment of Ben Hill as Parks and Recreation Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-09-09
Establishment of Sandy City Council Civic Engagement Award
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-08-05
convene a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency Board
- secondedpassed 6-02025-07-15
Ordinance 25-16: Residential Parking and Dwelling Size
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-07-15
Ordinance 25-17: Appeals and Variances
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-07-15
A motion was made by Alison Stroud, seconded by Ryan Mecham, to adopt Ordinance #25-15, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning …
- secondedpassed 7-02025-06-24
adopt Resolution 25-26C, a resolution transferring and reducing appropriations for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025
- movedpassed 5-22025-06-17
approve the Stroud budget proposal, Exhibit B
- movedpassed2025-06-17
approve the Stroud budget proposal, Exhibit A
- movedpassed2025-06-17
approve the Stroud budget proposal, Exhibit C
- movedpassed 7-02025-04-29
A motion was made by Alison Stroud, seconded by Ryan Mecham to Call To Question...
- movedpassed2025-01-28
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed2025-01-07
to approve the Consent Calendar
Decisions during term (334)
Recorded while Stroud was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar Approval
Approval of Consent Calendar
Recess and Convene Sandy City Redevelopment Agency
Prescott Drive Detached Garage Conditional Use Permit
Naya Haim Subdivision Preliminary Review
Badger Cove Subdivision Preliminary Review
Approval of Consent Calendar
Convene Closed Session and Adjourn
Approval of the September 1, 2026 Draft Minutes
Approval of the September 15, 2026 Draft Minutes
Adjournment of the City Council Meeting
Approval of Consent Calendar
Hagan Road Rezone (Ordinance 26-56)
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Ordinances 26-51, 26-52, Res. 26-84C)
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Code Amendments (Ordinance 26-55)
Closed Session for Security Deployment Discussion
Rappleye Variance Request Approval
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Approval of Resolution 26-90C Adopting General Obligation Bond Argument
Approval of Resolution 26-85C Naming Civic Engagement Award Recipient
Voting record (320)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
convene a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual and adjourn the Council meeting immediately following the closed session
Convene Closed Session and Adjourn
deny Ordinances 26-51 and 26-52 and Resolutions 26-84C
A motion was made by Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Marci Houseman to allow for two internal Extended Living Areas if there is not an external one and the lot size is 20,000 square feet or larger
Hagan Road Rezone (Ordinance 26-56)
Concerned about changing land use expectations after residents purchased their homes.