Council Member· 2026-2030
Ernesto Lopez
Logan
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- Meetings spoken in
- 36
- Total speaking time
- 2:04:01
- Avg per meeting
- 3:27
- Segments
- 1950
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Council Member Ernesto Lopez on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetingsCouncil Member Ernesto Lopez consistently prioritizes infrastructure oversight, zoning regulatory compliance, and active civic engagement through his work with the Youth Council. He frequently demands detailed accountability from city staff, notably questioning ADA accessibility for digital documents, the technical requirements of energy market agreements, and the specifics of infrastructure repair and development projects. His legislative record reflects a cautious approach to fiscal policy and administrative contracts, such as his support for non-renewing a park facility contract and his deliberative stance on library fee adjustments. Furthermore, Lopez has demonstrated a commitment to land-use efficiency, explicitly supporting commercial development at the fairgrounds while vetting fire safety and road access standards.
Top issues during term (20)
Emergency Preparedness and Fire Response
The city is evaluating new utility-billing software to improve emergency notifications.
Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Mapping Updates
May affect construction costs for new homes or major remodels in designated WUI zones, alongside potential insurance premium impacts.
Mixed Residential Zoning Change
Unknown at this stage.
Short-Term Rental Restrictions in Commercial Mixed-Use Zones
Impacts property investors and owners who utilize units for short-term rental income.
data center zoning guidelines
Data centers bring big investments and tax dollars to town, but they also use a ton of energy and water, which could impact local utility costs.
West Side Rezone and Commercial Land Preservation
Loss of potential commercial tax revenue balanced against future residential property valuations.
Wetland Development Standards
Potentially affects development costs and environmental mitigation requirements for property owners.
Utility Billing Software Upgrade
$883,206 allocated from enterprise fund reserves.
CDBG Program Performance
Review of prior year federal CDBG expenditures.
Elevate West Townhome Subdivision
New housing construction will expand the city's property tax base and increase demand for municipal services.
City Renewable Energy Goals & Geothermal Options
Potential geothermal investments could increase average residential utility bills by $0.70 to $3.20 per month.
Adoption of Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Costs associated with code compliance and fire mitigation measures for properties within the designated zone.
council appointment
These appointments do not have a direct financial impact but ensure community representation on advisory bodies.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments
Involves major fund reallocations and donations totaling over $10.8 million.
FY 2025-2026 Budget Adjustments and Public Works Funding
Adjusts the city budget by $10,800,000 across electric funds, capital projects, and donations.
Logan Light and Power Rate Updates
Adjustments to electric utility bills for residential and commercial customers across the city.
Rieckhoff Rezone Request (715 South 80 East)
Property value and tax classification could shift with the commercial rezoning.
municipal corruption and public safety
Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for the legal proceedings and the inevitable overhaul of city administrative security protocols.
Intergovernmental Coordination
The meeting itself has no direct cost, but future decisions could influence how city and school funds are allocated.
Moved or seconded (24)
Motions Lopez 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.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
withdraw adoption of Ordinance 26-15 converting six smaller lots into four approximately 0.15-acre lots, resulting in a reduction from 40 lots to 38 lots as amended
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Motion by Vice Chair López seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-19 as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Lee-Koven seconded by Councilmember López to adopt Ordinance 26-13 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Vice Chair López to continue Ordinance 26-14 to the August 18, 2026, Council meeting as an action item and no public hearing as present…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Motion by Councilmember Dahle seconded by Vice Chair López to adopt Ordinance 26-08 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Ajustes presupuestarios para el año fiscal 2026-2027 que asignan: 50.000 dólares fondos recibidos por obras públicas de UDOT para mejorar la intersección y corredor 400 North 600 West; 18.000 dólares una subvención que el Departamento de Policía recibió del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Delitos en Internet
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-04-21
Ratification of Paul S. De Morgan to RESAB
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-04-21
PUBLIC HEARING - Budget Adjustments FY 2025-2026 appropriating: $200,000 financial assurance funds provided by the developer of the Lloyd Estates Subdivision to construct or reconstruct missing or inappropriately constructed improvements - Resolution 26-11 – Richard Anderson, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Approval of March 17, 2026 Minutes and April 7, 2026 Agenda
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-03
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Vice Chair López to approve Resolution 26-06 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
to adopt Ordinance 26-05 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
to approve Resolution 26-05 as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-03
to approve Resolution 26-03 as presented
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
approve the ratification of Sara Doutre and Craig Maughan as presented
- movedpassed 4-12026-01-20
adopt Ordinance 26-02 as presented
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Ratification of Russ Holley as Community Development Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
approve Mayor Mark A. Anderson to serve on the Wastewater Rate Setting Committee as presented
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
adopt Ordinance 26-04 as presented
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-06
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Vice Chair López to approve tonight’s agenda and minutes from the December 16, 2025 Council meeting as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-02025-12-16
approve tonight’s agenda and minutes from the December 2, 2025 Council meeting as presented
Decisions during term (125)
Recorded while Lopez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Ratification of Board Appointments
Resolution 26-34: Wastewater Master Plan Update
Ordinance 26-17: Rezone from Commercial to Mixed Residential 20
Resolution 26-35: FY 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments (Grants)
Resolution 26-33: Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fees
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Resolution 26-28: FY 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments
Resolution 26-29: FY 2026 Carry Forward Appropriations
Ordinance 26-16: Rieckhoff Rezone
Resolution 26-31: CDBG CAPER for Program Year 2025
Resolution 26-32: Library and EMS Grant Budget Adjustments
Adjourn to meeting of the Logan Redevelopment Agency (6:45 p.m. estimated)
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Adoption of Resolution 26-28 for Budget Adjustments
Adoption of Resolution 26-29 for Unspent Appropriations Carry Forwards
Adoption of Resolution 26-30 RDA for Redevelopment Agency Carry Forwards
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Resolution 26-28: FY 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments
Resolution 26-29: Unspent Appropriations FY 2026 Carry-Forwards
Voting record (198)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve Resolution 26-35 as presented.
approve minutes from September 15, 2026, Regular Council Meeting and October 6, 2026, meeting agenda, as presented.
approve ratification of the names presented.
approve Resolution 26-34 as presented.
deny Ordinance 26-17 as presented.
approve Resolution 26-33 as presented.
Approval of Minutes and Agenda
Ratification of Board Appointments
Resolution 26-34: Wastewater Master Plan Update
Ordinance 26-17: Rezone from Commercial to Mixed Residential 20
Emphasized the need to protect scarce west-side parcels designated as commercial in the Future Land Use Plan.