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 (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 (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 (17)
Recorded while Sharkey 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 (46)(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
to adopt Resolution 25-24C, a resolution adopting the Alta Canyon Recreation District annual budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, and establishing certain fees
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 Stroud budget proposal, Exhibit B
Continue Public Hearing on FY 2025-26 Budget
Approve Stroud Budget Proposal Exhibit B
Uncomfortable adding headcount via budget amendments after downsizing.
Approve Robinson-Houseman Budget Proposal
Opposed to the spending increases.
Deny Dekeyzer Budget Proposal
Prefers other public art formats over utility box art.