Mayor· 2025-2028
Cheri Jackson
Millcreek City
About
Cheri Jackson's platform appears to focus on continued development and growth within Millcreek, as evidenced by her state-of-the-city address highlighting a decade of progress. Her recent selection as mayor suggests a focus on leadership and stability for the city.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentHighlighting a decade of growth in Millcreek.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 53
- Total speaking time
- 8:02:24
- Avg per meeting
- 9:06
- Segments
- 10162
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Voice summary
Mayor Cheri Jackson on the recordAI-generated · 17 meetingsMayor Cheri Jackson consistently demonstrates a commitment to community engagement and youth advocacy, frequently highlighting local student achievements and facilitating initiatives like the 'State of the Youth' address. Her administrative approach is characterized by a focus on transparency, procedural efficiency, and rigorous oversight of city projects and public safety agencies, particularly regarding police service reconciliation and public infrastructure costs. Across her tenure, she has balanced a support for city growth and community events with cautious skepticism toward premature fee implementations and zoning decisions that may negatively impact residential neighborhoods.
Top issues during term (20)
Community Clean Energy Program Communications
Includes $27,000 to $37,000 in upcoming budget noticing costs for the renewable energy program.
ALPR Camera Regulation
Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal fees or new oversight programs if the city decides to regulate these private cameras more strictly.
Zoning Consistency and Lot Consolidation
The financial impact of these code amendments is currently unknown.
Small Business Permitting and Communication
Added roughly $1,600 in unexpected permitting and contractor costs for a small business owner.
City Center Development
Substantial private capital investment in the city center core.
Low-Income Plan Implementation
Assistance programs help qualifying low-income households manage energy costs.
Affordable Housing Strategy
The city has approximately $3 million in housing set-aside funds, with projections to reach $20 million.
Zoning and Subdivision Code Overhaul (ZT-26-002)
May slightly increase surveying costs for applicants while providing greater design flexibility.
Main Street Streetlight Installation & Dark Sky Compliance
Covered under the interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County.
NeighborHelp Property Cleanup Assistance Program
Up to $3,000 allocated from city funds for dumpster services.
Olympus Hills West Village Center Mixed-Use Development & Signage
Private investment expected to enhance commercial activity and housing stock.
Neff House Property Minor Subdivision
Historic Preservation Ordinance Updates
Transportation Access
Changes to zoning could increase property values and development potential along the corridor.
Expansion of City Engineer Parking Authority
Minimal administrative costs associated with signage and traffic control updates.
Parkview B Medical Office Condo Plat Vacation
Financial impacts are expected to be nominal and limited to administrative recording fees.
Agency Budget and Funding
Reconciles internal fund accounts and ensures positive cash balances across CRA project areas.
The Haven Treatment Facility Conditional Use Permit
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Jackson 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.
- secondedpassed2025-11-10
Council Member DeSirant moved to reorder the agenda to move agenda item 1.2 to after item 1.4 and items 3.3 and 3.4 ahead of item 3.1
- movedpassed2025-10-27
Council Member Jackson moved to go into closed session per Utah Code 52-4-205 (c) strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation at 8:45 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-10-27
Council Member DeSirant to adjourn the work meeting at 6:33 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-10-27
Ordinance 25-45: Vacating a portion of 2700 East
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-13
Resolution 25-35: Accepting Painting Gift
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-10-13
Public Hearing to Consider a Monetary Contribution of Up to $2,500 for the Friends of Millcreek Senior Center
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-10-13
Resolution 25-34: 700 East Sidewalk Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-10-13
to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-10-13
Resolution 25-33: A Bolder Way Forward
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-10-13
Ordinance 25-44: Senior Center Contribution
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-13
to go into closed session per Utah Code 52-4-205 (a) discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, and (c) strategy sessions …
- secondedpassed2025-09-22
Council Member Uipi moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-09-22
Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 25-42, Amending Title 5 of the Millcreek Code of Ordinances by Requiring Law Enforcement Investigation for Massage Establishments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-22
Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-22
Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-09-22
Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 25-31, Adopting the First Amendment to the Millcreek Employee Handbook – Fourth Edition
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-22
Ordinance 25-40: Rezoning Woods at Rosecrest
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-09-08
Council Member Jackson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-09-08
Ordinance 25-39: Vehicle Access Requirements
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-08
Council Member DeSirant to adjourn the work meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Decisions during term (456)
Recorded while Jackson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ordinance 26-69: Vacation of Parkview B Medical Office Condominium Plat
Ordinance 26-70: Statutory Officer Compensation Increases
Approval of September 28, 2026 Minutes
Approval of August 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
Adjourn
Approval of Historic Preservation Commission Appointments
Approval of NeighborHelp Program Contribution
Rezoning Property at 3496 and 3500 South 1300 East
Amendments to Title 18 Zoning Code
Establishment of NeighborHelp Code Section 9.56.120
Approval of September 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 26-65, Amending Title 18 of the Millcreek Municipal Code for the Purpose of Making Text Amendments to Title 18
Approval of September 14, 2026 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
ZT-26-002 Zoning and Subdivision Code Updates Recommendation
CUP-26-007 EquipmentShare Transfer Facility Approval
Voting record (595)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.