District 1 Council Member· 2024-2028
Silvia Catten
Millcreek City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 39
- Total speaking time
- 2:04:53
- Avg per meeting
- 3:12
- Segments
- 2355
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Voice summary
District 1 Council Member Silvia Catten on the recordAI-generated · 15 meetingsCouncil Member Silvia Catten consistently prioritizes fiscal oversight and transparent municipal management, frequently presenting detailed financial reports and questioning the long-term cost implications of infrastructure and grant-funded projects. Her legislative engagement focuses heavily on land use, public space ordinances, and transportation policy, where she advocates for traffic mitigation and clear, enforceable regulations. Beyond her budgetary focus, Catten has been a proponent of Jordan River development, successfully moving to approve various grants and interlocal agreements to enhance local amenities. She maintains an active role in council proceedings, often guiding the agenda and calling for operational clarity to ensure both public accountability and the effective delivery of city services.
Top issues during term (13)(General)
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.
mining permit
This could mean big bucks for the mining company, but what it means for local property values and tourism is still up in the air.
disaster relief
The city proposes an appropriation of up to $20,000.
city hall expansion
Effective public works inspections ensure that infrastructure projects are completed efficiently and to standard, potentially saving costs on future repairs and maintenance.
redistricting
No direct financial impact to residents, but it changes the governance structure of the agency.
city manager appointment
The contract sets the City Manager's annual salary at $250,000.
community wellbeing survey
Costs associated with program materials and safety item distribution.
ICE interaction
It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers any money, but it could lead to legal challenges.
property ownership dispute
It's unclear who will pay for cleanup or rebuilding, but this ownership battle could get expensive.
land audit
Revenue from the sale of city property.
billboard regulation
Businesses that rely on billboards might see changes in where and how big they can advertise, potentially impacting their marketing costs.
data breach
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for pricey cybersecurity upgrades and potential legal fallout from the leaked data.
immigration
It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers money, but it could affect local families' financial stability.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Catten 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.
- secondedpassed2026-03-23
Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-23
Public Hearing to Consider a Monetary Contribution of up to $8,000 for High School Scholarships
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-23
Approval of Ordinance 26-11 (Silvestrini Scholars High School Scholarships)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-23
Public Hearing to Consider a Monetary Contribution of up to $5,000 to the East Mill Creek Community Council 1
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-09
Council Member Uipi moved to reorder the agenda to have Lisa Dudley go next.
- movedpassed2026-02-23
Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 26-04, Authorizing and Recognizing Mayor Cheri Jackson as the Official Authorized to Execute Agreements for and on Behalf of Millcreek with Salt Lake County Regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the Program Year 2025-2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-09
Public Hearing to Consider a Monetary Contribution of Up to $5,000 to Utah Transit Authority
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-09
Council Member Uipi moved to move item 3 from the work meeting to before public comment.
- movedpassed2026-01-12
Ordinance 26-01: Vacating Woods at Rosecrest P.U.D.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-12
Council Member Uipi moved to adjourn the work meeting at 6:33 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-01-12
Ordinance 26-05: Short-Term Rental Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-12
adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-12-08
Ordinance 25-52: Data Privacy Code Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-08
Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 25-43, Appointing Various Members of the Council to the Unified Fire Authority Board, Unified Fire Service Area Board, Unified Police Department Board, Community Renewable Energy Agency, Central Wasatch Commission, Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-24
Resolution 25-42: Appointment of Nicole Handy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-24
adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Council Member DeSirant moved to end the closed session at 5:10 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Council Member DeSirant moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:11 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-11-18
Council Member Catten moved to go into closed session per Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205(c) Strategy Sessions to Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation at 5:04 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-11-10
Council Member Catten moved to take a recess.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Catten was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (5)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.