Council Member· 2026-2029

Brett Wright

Eagle Mountain City

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Contact

✉ bwright@eaglemountain.gov

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 71
Total speaking time: 20:19:35
Avg per meeting: 17:11
Segments: 24089

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Voice summary

Council Member Brett Wright on the recordAI-generated · 13 meetings

Council Member Brett Wright consistently prioritizes long-term fiscal transparency, infrastructure efficiency, and rigorous development oversight. He has actively engaged in municipal budget planning, advocating for strategies like maintaining a 35% general fund balance and increasing funding for public safety, while simultaneously scrutinizing the cost-effectiveness of water and transportation projects. Throughout the past several months, Wright has championed economic development through the Redevelopment Agency and voiced strong stances on land use, specifically opposing high-density housing conversions and pushing for stricter architectural and accessibility standards in residential projects.

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Filtered to Budget

Top issues during term (6)(Budget)

critical↓Mar 2026[10]

RDA Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget

Net budget adjustments of approximately $1.4 million in the general fund and associated capital funds.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding

Allocates approximately $466,979 in federal CDBG entitlement funds and prior-year resources with no direct general fund obligation.

critical↓May 2026[6]

proposed tax

The average primary residence with a $500,000 market value would see an estimated tax increase of $359.79.

high↓May 2026[2]

city planning and budget

The budget sets the spending limits for redevelopment projects across the city.

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Legislative Priorities - Bitcoin Payment Study

Exploring cryptocurrency payments could impact transaction fees and financial management systems.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Budget Adjustments

This impacts how city funds are allocated and spent for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Wright 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.

movedpassed 4-12026-04-21
Councilmember Wright moved to adopt an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code section 17.60 and 17.10 Regarding Fencing with the followi…
movedpassed 3-22026-04-21
Disposal of Utah County Parcel #46:536:0430
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-03-03
Amend Consolidated Fee Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-02-17
Councilmember Wright moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
secondedpassed 3-02026-02-17
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-02-17
Second Amendment to the FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-02-03
ORDINANCE - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section 2.45 regarding Youth Council. BACKGROUND: (Presented by Natalie Winterton) The proposed ordinance updates the Youth Council Code to allow the Eagle Mountain Youth Council to select their Youth
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-01-15
Councilmember Wright moved to take a brief recess to prepare Oath of Office
secondedfailed 2-32026-01-06
Hidden Hollow Amenity Exchange (Minor) Site Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-01-06
Councilmember Wright moved to approve the Consent Agenda, removing item 13.A. from the agenda to be discussed at a later date, and to update the minutes from the December 16, 2025,…
movedpassed2025-12-16
ORDINANCE / PUBLIC HEARING - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code 16.05 and 17.05 Newspaper Amendment BACKGROUND: (
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2025-12-16
Land Exchange Agreement with SITLA
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2025-12-16
Land Exchange Agreement with SITLA
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-12-02
Table Resolution 13.A (Employee Credit Card Policy)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2025-12-02
PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming Utah PTA Centennial Celebration Month
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-12-02
Councilmember Wood moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM.
movedpassed2025-12-02
ORDINANCE - An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Enacting Chapter 3.45, "Recreation, Arts, and Park Tax", of the Eagle Mountain City Municipal Code BACKGROUND: (Presented by City Attorney, Marcus Draper) On November 4, 2025,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2025-12-02
Board Member Wright moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM.
movedpassed2025-11-18
Water Use and Preservation Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2025-11-18
Connectivity and Site Plan Standards Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion