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.
Contact
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 (15)(Governance)
City Council Leadership
These positions oversee multi-million dollar budgets and infrastructure projects.
City-Administration Communication and Trust
The newsletter costs approximately 20 cents per household per month.
City Council Rules of Procedure Training
None directly, but supports efficient allocation of resources.
Meeting Technology and Procedures
No significant financial impact expected.
Ethics Training for Commissioners
None directly to the city, but aims to prevent financial impropriety.
Committee Liaisons
Changes to Planning Commission Procedures and Appeals
Minimal direct financial impact, but could affect the efficiency and consistency of land use decision-making.
election results
This move to formal governance could mean new budgets and financial responsibilities for White City.
elected official compensation
Could potentially reduce costs for the city by limiting elected official benefits.
Open and Public Meetings Act Training
Campaign Finance Reform
May impose compliance costs on campaigns and political groups.
voter registration
It costs the city a bit more to staff and process last-minute registrations at the polls, but it keeps our democracy running.
voter privacy
No direct financial impact mentioned, but your privacy is on the line!
public official conduct
If true, this could mean taxpayer money was wasted on someone's personal bills.
mayoral election
With a new leader, expect potential shifts in city spending and budget priorities.
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 (0)
Recorded while Sharkey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Governance.
Voting record (0)(Governance)
No votes found matching Governance.