At-Large Council Member· 2020–2028
Cyndi Sharkey
Sandy City
About
Cyndi Sharkey's platform focuses on improving local governance standards, specifically advocating for increased civility and ethical conduct within political campaigns. Her priorities center on institutional integrity and the professionalization of the electoral process in Sandy.
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Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyCyndi Sharkey proposed additions to a voluntary pledge to promote civility in local election campaigns.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 78
- Total speaking time
- 17:54:07
- Avg per meeting
- 13:46
- Segments
- 17410
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Voice summary
At-Large Council Member Cyndi Sharkey on the recordAI-generated · 11 meetingsCouncil Member Cyndi Sharkey has demonstrated a consistent focus on fiscal responsibility, procedural clarity, and maintaining existing neighborhood character in her legislative work. She frequently interrogates the financial feasibility of city projects, ranging from infrastructure and public safety technology to housing developments and transportation initiatives, while advocating for state or grant-based offsets for rising costs. Sharkey is a vocal proponent of preserving neighborhood context over rigid adherence to general plans and ensures that city incentives, such as density bonuses, are tied to specific public benefits and accountability. Throughout her tenure, she has also established herself as an active moderator and procedural leader, prioritizing transparency and the preservation of service levels in interlocal agreements.
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.
Police Department Management Study Timeline
Requires identifying funding sources, potentially utilizing carryover funds or council contingencies.
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.
Blueprint for Progress Land Development Code Update
Code update costs are managed within existing planning department budgets.
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.
Fire Department Wildland Mitigation & Deployments
Grant funding of $486,500 covers mitigation projects, and deployment reimbursements offset equipment costs.
Kimballs Lane and Draper Town Center Station Area Plans
None anticipated.
Moved or seconded (26)
Motions Sharkey 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.
- movedpassed2026-03-24
convene a meeting of the ACSSD Board
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
convene a closed session in the Council Conference Room to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual and adjourn the Council mee…
- secondedfailed 2-52026-03-24
Motion to allow Small Lot Single Family dwellings throughout the City
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-10
convene a meeting at the Redevelopment Agency
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-17
Convene Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
26-035 2-10-26 RDA Agenda 2026.02.05 ILA Arbor Building DSousa_2026.02.05 Amendment to ILA Arbor Building
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-10
Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-20
Table Item 5 on the Agenda
- movedpassed2026-01-20
A motion was made by Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Kris Nicholl to recess the City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the RDA
- movedpassed2026-01-13
Recess Council to convene RDA
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-06
Appointment of Legislative Policy Committee Liaisons
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-06
Convening Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-16
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed 8-02025-11-18
2025 General Election Canvass
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-11
approve the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed 7-02025-09-30
adopt Ordinance 25-24, an ordinance annexing parcels of a contiguous unincorporated area, totaling approximately 1.07 acres, for homes located at 8564 South 1000 East (two parcels)…
- movedpassed2025-07-15
25-230 Ordinance 25-18 Attachments: Page 2 Sandy City, Utah Printed on 7/11/2025
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-06-03
25-163 25-23C Final Budget Adoption 25-24C Final Budget Adoption - Alta Canyon Attachments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02025-06-03
25-162 25-22C Budget Amendments (Debt Service, Alta Canyon, Golf) Attachments: Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation for Executive Municipal Officers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-12025-05-20
Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (334)
Recorded while Sharkey 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)
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 (322)
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)
Concluded property owners should have the same zoning rights as others in the same lot-size category.
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Ordinances 26-51, 26-52, Res. 26-84C)
Expressed lack of support for the underlying project design.