Council Member· 2024-2028
Jeannie F. Simmonds
Logan
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- Meetings spoken in
- 45
- Total speaking time
- 8:43:33
- Avg per meeting
- 11:38
- Segments
- 9580
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Council Member Jeannie F. Simmonds on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetingsCouncil Member Jeannie F. Simmonds has been highly engaged in fiscal oversight and the administrative details of city planning, consistently questioning the logic behind capital project funding, budget allocations, and the long-term impact of enterprise funds. She serves as a primary link between the Planning Commission and the Council, frequently reporting on development projects while scrutinizing zoning decisions and potential changes to land use ordinances. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated a focus on civic infrastructure and public services, notably questioning the impact of library fee structures on electronic resources and advocating for improved cemetery facilities. Her voting record reflects an active role in ratifying board appointments, passing general plan resolutions, and overseeing adjustments to city ordinances and departmental budgets.
Top issues during term (15)(Development)
Maple View Subdivision Development
Private residential development costs and associated municipal infrastructure installation will be borne by the developer.
Cell Tower Height Extension
Private property investment with minimal direct impact on municipal expenditures.
Elevate West Townhome Subdivision
New housing construction will expand the city's property tax base and increase demand for municipal services.
CDBG Program Performance
Review of prior year federal CDBG expenditures.
CVE Warehouse South Continuance Request
Private capital investment in industrial park infrastructure.
Chase Bank Development on North Main Street
Construction investment and future commercial tax revenue for the city.
Gossner Foods Retail Store Development
Commercial retail expansion and sales tax generation for the city.
Brio Office Commercial Development in Ellis Neighborhood
Private commercial investment funded by the applicant, with associated municipal tax implications.
Brickyard 4 Mixed-Use and Townhome Development
Private investment in housing and commercial spaces will increase local property tax values.
Student Housing and Residential Density Projects
Private real estate investment affecting local property values and neighborhood rental markets.
Logan Cache Airport Hangar Expansion
Expansion of municipal airport facilities and leasehold improvements.
mayoral candidates on growth and housing
Expect debates on how to fund new housing and manage development costs.
library development
While the exact price tag isn't mentioned yet, a project this big will definitely require substantial public investment, though it's meant to boost local businesses in the long run.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Simmonds 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.
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
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 Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-20 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-25 as presented.
- movedpassed 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…
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-26 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Dahle to approve Resolution 26-23 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-21
Motion by Councilmember Simmonds seconded by Councilmember Lee-Koven to approve Resolution 26-16 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-02
& 5.20 of the Logan Municipal Code Regulating Mobile Food – Ordinance 26-09 – Russ Holley, Community Development Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
PUBLIC HEARING - Budget Adjustment FY 2025-2026 appropriating: $30,000 golf course reserves toward equipment repairs - Resolution 26-22 – Rueben Nelson, Assistant Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Motion by Councilmember Lee-Koven, seconded by Councilmember Simmonds, to approve minutes from May 12, 2026, Council Budget Workshop, May 19, 2026, Regular Council meeting and the …
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-26
approve Resolution 26-14 as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-26
cancel the July 7, 2026 Council meeting as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-26
approve Resolution 26-15 as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-05
(Continued from the April 21, 2026 Council Meeting) - Consideration of a proposed resolution approving the Logan 2045 General Plan as presented. The General Plan creates a long-term vision for the City of Logan to implement over the next 20 years - Resolution 26-09 – Russ Holley, Community Developme
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-05
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a proposed resolution to approve fees for the Parks and Recreation Department to include Logan River Golf Course, Logan Cemetery, Parks and Recreation Field Use – Resolution 26-12 – Russ Akina, Parks and Recreation Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-21
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a proposed resolution adopting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2026) for the City of Logan - Resolution 26-10 – Amanda Pearce, CDBG Coordinator
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 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
approve minutes from the April 7, 2026 Council meeting and the April 21, 2026 meeting agenda, as amended
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-21
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a proposed resolution approving the Logan 2045 General Plan as presented. The General Plan creates a long-term vision for the City of Logan to implement over the next 20 years - Resolution 26-09 – Russ Holley, Community Development Director and Cody Ferguson, Housea
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 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
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Simmonds was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adjourn to meeting of the Logan Redevelopment Agency (6:45 p.m. estimated)
Adoption of Resolution 26-30 RDA for Redevelopment Agency Carry Forwards
Ordinance 26-14: Land Development Code Chapter 17.24 Wetland Standards
Ordinance 26-15: Maple View Subdivision Planned Development Overlay
Ordinance 26-14: Land Development Code Chapter 17.24 Wetland Standards
Ordinance 26-14: Wetland Development Standards Code Amendment
Final Redevelopment Agency Budget Approval (Resolution 26-21 RDA)
Approval of Ordinance 25-20: Land Development Code Amendments
Adjournment to Logan Redevelopment Agency
Voting record (8)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.