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 (14)(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.
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.
annexation/boundary adjustment
Potential increase in tax revenue for the city from newly annexed properties.
municipal incorporation and annexation
Your property taxes and the services you receive could shift depending on which city ends up governing your area.
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.
e-scooter regulation
No new fees or taxes are being introduced for e-scooter users.
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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soliciting ordinance
It could mean fines for salespeople who don't play by the rules.
property damage settlement
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for this unexpected repair bill.
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 (12)
Recorded while Sharkey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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 (20)(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)
Expressed lack of support for the underlying project design.
Approval of Resolution 26-90C Adopting General Obligation Bond Argument
adopt Resolution 26-78C, setting the General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) amount to $30 million...
A reconsideration of the motion made my Marci Houseman was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt Resolution 26-78C setting the General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) amount to $30
Adoption of Resolution 26-78C ($30M General Obligation Bond)
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment (Ordinance 26-51)
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 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
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
approve the results of the November 4, 2025 Sandy City Municipal General Election, as presented this evening
Canvass of the 2025 General Election
to reject Ordinance 25-11, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance; rezoning one parcel, approximately 1.78 acre, generally located at 901
to adopt Ordinance 25-01, an ordinance replacing the Sandy City General Plan by adopting Pace of Progress: Sandy City General Plan 2050, a comprehensive update to Sandy City's General Plan; and provid
Adoption of Ordinance 25-01: Pace of Progress: Sandy General Plan 2050
Believes the general plan treats certain property owners unfairly by designating a new very-low-density category.