District 2 Council Member· 2024-2028
Alejandro Puy
Salt Lake City
About
Alejandro Puy's platform prioritizes addressing local infrastructure issues, specifically focusing on mitigating the impact of stopped trains within Salt Lake City. This commitment aims to improve traffic flow and public safety for residents.
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Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureFight against stopped trains in Salt Lake City.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 73
- Total speaking time
- 8:30:33
- Avg per meeting
- 7:00
- Segments
- 7552
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Top issues during term (20)
Downtown revitalization
The impact of the Open Streets program on city revenue and business sales is currently under review.
Public Utilities Impact Fee Adjustments
New construction will absorb one-time fee increases ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per project, impacting housing affordability.
Park development
Provides up to $45.8 million in tax increment reimbursement over a 25-year term.
Proposed Crude Oil Pipeline Expansion Concerns
Financial impacts to the city are currently undetermined pending route finalization and engineering reviews.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
The proposed budget increases overall spending and includes a property tax hike yielding $13.5 million to support city operations and capital projects.
Police Grant Funding and Surveillance
Federal and state grant funding supporting police personnel, social worker expansion, and traffic safety equipment.
Housing Density and Zoning
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Ballpark Neighborhood Development
The rezone would allow for mixed-use development on 14.8 acres of city-owned land.
Airport Wetland Mitigation Property Disposition
Involves a $500,000 appraised value waiver for the conservation easement offsetting the land transaction price.
Avenues Community Plan Update
Unknown private commercial investment with proposed community benefit donations.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Funding
Involves a $1.5 billion multi-year capital investment plan and specific FY 2027 project allocations.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
Allocates $3,705,316 from the Depot District Infrastructure Improvements Program.
Rio Grande Plan Integration
The CRA will assume direct responsibility for property insurance and major building components while introducing modest monthly rent payments from the tenant.
Economic Development
Approximately $9.03 million in loan allocations will be distributed across seven projects, utilizing both project area funds and $3.18 million in non-project area revolving loan funds.
Ballpark NEXT Redevelopment
Property value and development potential will shift as parcels transition to mixed-use zoning categories.
Public Funding for Private Development & Precedent
$5.8 million deployed in commercial loans across six projects, funded through revolving loan funds.
License Plate Reader Cameras
Deferred expenditure of a $224,000 federal grant subaward.
Zoning Administration Text Amendment
Public outreach via a resident mailer will cost approximately $70,000 in postage plus potential digital advertising costs.
sports franchise bid
A new team could mean a big boost to the local economy, with jobs and tax revenue from stadiums and tourism.
Salt Lake City Foothills Stewardship
Costs for new construction in affected zones may increase due to fire-resistant material requirements.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Puy 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 6-02026-05-12
Moved by Director Puy, seconded by Director Young to close the public hearing.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-12
Moved by Director Puy, seconded by Director Lopez Chavez to approve the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-12
adopt Resolution 1 of 2026, amending and restating terms for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing Program.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-21
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member Puy to exit the Closed Meeting.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Resolution: Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Utah Inland Port Authority and Salt Lake City The Board will consider approving a resolution that would authorize the second amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the Community Reinvestment Agency
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24
close the public hearing and adopt Resolution 41 of 2025, Water Conservation Plan of 2025.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
approve the Consent Agenda
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-24
adopt Ordinances 55 and 55B of 2025, amending the K-12 public school development standards and vacating a portion of 200 North between 300 West and 200 West.
- movedpassed 6-02025-11-25
The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of July 8, 2025, as well as the formal meeting minutes for September 2, 2025
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-11-18
The Board will approve the meeting minutes of December 5, 2023
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-11-18
Resolution: CRA Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Follow-Up ~ 2:10 p.m.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-11-18
to approve the meeting minutes of June 3, 2025 and June 10, 2025.
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-21
close the public hearing.
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-21
continue the public hearing to a future Council meeting.
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-21
close the public hearing.
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-21
Patriot Rail Street Vacations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-21
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-21
Residential Buffer Prohibitions Text Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-21
Italian-American Heritage Month Resolution
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-10-07
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
Decisions during term (457)
Recorded while Puy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Commercial Development Loan Program Funding Allocations
Motion to Enter Closed Meeting
Adjourn to Closed Session
Ordinance: Electric-Assisted Bicycles, Motorcycles, and Other Electric Devices Text Amendment ~ 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Work Session and Formal Meeting Minutes
Adoption of Italian-American Heritage Month Resolution
Public Hearing and Deferral: Waiver of Proximity for Taste of Thai
Public Hearing and Deferral: Community Correctional Facilities and Jails Text Amendment
Approval of Zoning Map Amendment at 237 and 239 South 1000 East
Approval of Affordable Housing Incentives Fines Text Amendment
Public Hearing and Deferral: Zoning Map and General Plan Amendment at 140 North B Street and 272 East 3rd Avenue
Approval of Public Utilities Impact Fee Ordinance and Consolidated Fee Schedule
Public Hearing and Deferral: Conservation Easement Public Benefits Analysis
Approval of Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Approval of Snow Water Supply Forecasting Grant Resolution
Approval of Consent Agenda (HUD Hearing Date and Board Appointments)
Board Appointment: Public Utilities Advisory Board – Clarence Verhoef
Board Appointment: Public Utilities Advisory Board – John Milliken
Board Appointment: Planning Commission – Landon Kraczek
Board Reappointment: Citizens’ Compensation Advisory Committee – Brandon Dew
Voting record (854)
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