Council Member· 2022–2026
Ryan Mecham
Sandy City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 44
- Total speaking time
- 4:02:04
- Avg per meeting
- 5:30
- Segments
- 3386
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Top issues during term (20)
Hagan Road Rezone for Animal Rights
Minimal direct municipal financial impact.
Blueprint for Progress Land Development Code Update
Code update costs are managed within existing planning department budgets.
August 13 Storm Flooding
The city is currently assessing the cost of damages and potential infrastructure upgrades.
Fire Department Wildland Mitigation & Deployments
Grant funding of $486,500 covers mitigation projects, and deployment reimbursements offset equipment costs.
Restaurant Development on State Street
The plan will guide future city spending and development priorities.
Accessory Structure Approval
The homeowner will incur additional costs to modify the foundation and walls of the addition.
Smart Truck Technology Implementation
Could potentially reduce recycling costs by lowering contamination rates.
Community Housing Strategy
Design exceptions help reduce per-unit construction costs to maintain housing attainability.
CDBG Funding Allocation
Directs federal Community Development Block Grant funding toward local projects and services.
Recreation Center Construction
Project execution remains on schedule with estimated construction durations tracked by administration.
Subdivision and Site Plan Review for Liberty Drug
Potential for job creation and increased commercial activity; tax revenue generation.
Creek Road Pedestrian Safety
Short-term improvements will be handled within existing budgets, while long-term projects will require future budget planning.
Budget Priorities for FY2027
The workshop will guide the allocation of city funds for the next fiscal year.
City Council Leadership
These positions oversee multi-million dollar budgets and infrastructure projects.
Road and Intersection Improvements
Costs for potential future median installation will be borne by the developer.
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Priorities
The budget will determine tax rates and service levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
Storm Water Rate Increase
Future water rate increases and potential property tax adjustments are expected in FY28 and FY31.
9400 South Traffic and Safety
Developers will bear the cost of installing signage and painting curbs.
City Council Budget Priorities
This resolution guides the allocation of city resources for the 2026 fiscal year.
Medically Vulnerable People (MVP) Program
The project is privately funded and expected to create local jobs.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Mecham 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.
- movedpassed2025-12-16
Council Member Ryan Mecham made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson to adjourn the final Council meeting of 2025 at 8:38 pm
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Ryan Mecham to approve the Consent Calendar, Items 8 and 10
- secondedpassed 6-02025-11-18
Resolution 25-50C (Governmental Funds Carryover)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-11-18
25-348 FY 2026 Carryover Presentation 25-50C Governmental Funds Carryover 25-49C Proprietary Funds Carryover
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-11-18
Resolution 25-49C (Proprietary Funds Carryover)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-22025-11-18
Ordinance 25-26 (Creek Road Rezone)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Ryan Mecham to convene a meeting of the Redevelopment Board of Sandy City...The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
- secondedpassed 7-02025-11-18
convene a closed session at 8:13 pm to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and adjourn the council meeting immediately following the closed session
- movedpassed 7-02025-11-11
adopt Ordinance 25-25, an ordinance amending the Sandy City Municipal Code Title 21, "Land Development Code", Chapter 3 "Officers, Board and Commissions", Chapter 30 "Subdivision R…
- secondedpassed 7-02025-11-11
Convene Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-28
to approve the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed2025-10-14
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed 7-02025-10-14
Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-30
25-300 Adjournment Page 3 Sandy City, Utah Printed on 9/26/2025
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-30
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed 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)…
- movedpassed 7-02025-08-26
2025 Primary Election Canvass
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-08-26
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed 6-02025-08-26
Jameson Point Annexation (Ordinance 25-20)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-08-26
adopt Ordinance 25-19, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance; rezoning one parcel, approximately 2.1 acres, as propo…
Decisions during term (205)
Recorded while Mecham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Election of City Council Chair and Vice Chair
Adoption of Committee Liaison Appointments (Resolution 26-01C)
Convening Closed Session
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Consent Calendar Approval
Housing Workshop Policy Direction and Fast-Tracking ADU Code Amendments
Thompson Variance Request (8230 S. 1330 E.)
Rules of Procedure Amendments
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Approval of 2026 Preliminary Legislative Priorities
Approval of Consent Calendar (Items 8 and 10)
Adoption of Resolution 25-53C as Amended
Amendments to Title 21 Auto Mall Zone Land Use Matrix
Smith Entertainment Group Phase 3 West Facade
Silver Sage Business Park II Office Site Plan Review
Silver Sage Business Park Subdivision Amendment
Middle Mile Infrastructure Site Plan Review
Middle Mile Infrastructure - Conditional Use Permit - Public Utility Station
Minutes from November 20, 2025
Voting record (145)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve the results of the November 4, 2025 Sandy City Municipal General Election, as presented this evening
convene a closed session at 8:13 pm to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and adjourn the council meeting immediately following the closed session
A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Ryan Mecham to adopt Resolution 25-49C, a resolution increasing total appropriations and reappropriating unexpended funds within the proprietary funds..
A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Ryan Mecham to adopt Resolution 25-50C, a resolution increasing total appropriations and reappropriating unexpended funds within the governmental funds.
A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Ryan Mecham to adopt Resolution 25-51C, a resolution amending the Sandy City Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26...The motion carried by the following
adopt Ordinance 25-26, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance; rezoning approximately 1.5 acres from R-1-40 "Single Family Residential Di
Adoption of Resolution 25-49C (Proprietary Funds Carryover)
Adoption of Resolution 25-50C (Governmental Funds Carryover)
Adoption of Resolution 25-51C (Fee Schedule Amendments)
Adoption of Resolution RD 25-04 (RDA Carryover)
Approval of Ordinance 25-26 (Creek Road Rezone)
Canvass of the 2025 General Election
adopt Ordinance 25-25, an ordinance amending the Sandy City Municipal Code Title 21, "Land Development Code", Chapter 3 "Officers, Board and Commissions", Chapter 30 "Subdivision Review", and Chapter
convene a closed session in the Council Conference Room to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property, and adjourn the Council meeting immediately following the closed session...
Adoption of Ordinance 25-25 (Boundary Adjustments)
Approval of Alta Canyon Boundary Line Adjustment
Convene Closed Session
Convened Closed Session
to convene a closed session in the council conference room to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property and adjourn the council meeting immediately following the closed session
convene a closed session in the Council conference room to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual; pending or reasonable imminent litigation; and
Convene Closed Session
A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Brooke D'Souza, to adopt Ordinance #25-23, an ordinance amending the Sandy City Municipal Code Title 15 "Business Licensing", Chapter 15-2 "Alcoholic Be
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) and 8590 South 1000
A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Brooke D'Souza, to adopt Ordinance 25-22, an ordinance amending the Sandy City Municipal Code Title 21 "Land Development Code", Chapter 21-8 "Land Use i
Ordinance 25-24: Fortner Annexation
Ordinance 25-22: Title 21 Brewpub Land Development Code Amendments
Ordinance 25-23: Title 15 Alcoholic Beverage Regulations
approve the results of the August 12, 2025 Sandy City Municipal Primary Election, as presented this evening
adopt Ordinance 25-19, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance; rezoning one parcel, approximately 2.1 acres, as proposed by the Applicant
adopt Ordinance 25-20, an ordinance annexing parcels of a contiguous unincorporated area, totaling approximately 6.5 acres, for homes located at 9767-9782 S. Jameson Point Cove; 3320 E. Old Wasatch Bl
Adoption of Ordinance 25-21: Kershaw Annexation
Adoption of Ordinance 25-20: Jameson Point Annexation
Adoption of Ordinance 25-19: EmpoweringU Rezone
Canvass of the 2025 Primary Election
adopt Resolution 25-40C, a resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Sandy City and South Jordan City for asphalt resurfacing
adopt Resolution 25-41C, a resolution of the Sandy City Council approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Redevelopment Agency of Sandy City, which agreement relates to the purchase of la
Resolution 25-40C: Scheels Lane Asphalt Resurfacing Interlocal Agreement
Resolution 25-41C: State Street Land Acquisition Interlocal Agreement
RDA Resolution RD 25-03: State Street Property Acquisition
directing staff to proceed with the $23.5 million design option for the Alta Canyon Sports Center as presented to the Council on July 15, 2025
Alta Canyon Sports Center Rebuild Cost Estimates
I'm all for 21.5 utilizing the Miller Family Foundation and the TRCC grant those two million dollars there but I oppose diverting these other items so I'll vote no on the motion