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 (17)(Budget)
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Funding
Involves a $1.5 billion multi-year capital investment plan and specific FY 2027 project allocations.
Public Funding for Private Development & Precedent
$5.8 million deployed in commercial loans across six projects, funded through revolving loan funds.
Financial Accountability
The audit confirmed the agency's financial condition as of June 30, 2024, with no significant findings.
historic preservation funding
A one-time cost of $75,000 if done all at once, or absorbed into existing maintenance budgets if phased.
FY 2025-26 Budget Planning
The budget will determine funding levels for city departments, including fire, arts, and infrastructure.
FY 2025-26 City Budget
Involves adoption of the city's annual budget, tax levies, and fee schedules for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Allocates $5 million toward disaster recovery loans, impacting existing commercial loan program balances across project areas.
Housing and Social Service Funding
The board extended a $150,000 loan for five years, delaying repayment.
City Employee Compensation
The ordinance establishes new annual stipends for leadership positions.
Annual Financial Audit
Customers may see an increase in their utility bills due to proposed rate adjustments.
Inland Port Tax Differentials
A property tax increase would directly impact the cost of living and doing business in Salt Lake City.
Library Budget Amendment for Roof Renovation
Neutral impact on the overall library budget through internal fund reallocation.
Municipal Golf Course Funding
The fee increases are expected to generate over $1 million in new revenue for the Golf Fund.
homelessness funding
Could lead to increased state funding for homelessness initiatives in Salt Lake City, potentially easing the burden on the city's budget or allowing for expanded services.
Construction Industry Tax Fraud
Millions of dollars in lost tax revenue for public services.
Airport flight costs
High flight costs directly increase travel expenses for Salt Lake City residents and businesses, potentially impacting local tourism and economic activity.
Environmental funding
If successful, this initiative would bring
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 (40)
Recorded while Puy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Adopt Resolution 15 of 2026: FY 2026-27 CRA Budget Amendment No. 1
Adoption of Final City Budget (Ordinance 45)
Consent Agenda: Set Public Hearing Date for FY 2026-27 Budget Amendment No. 1
LBA Capital Projects Fund Budget Approval
CRA Budget Approval
FY 2026-27 City Budget Adoption
Consolidated Fee Schedule and Associated Budget Ordinances
Council Office Operations Budget Reduction
Adopt Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Straw Poll on Council Office Operations Budget Reduction
Close Public Hearing and Schedule Additional Hearing for LBA Budget
Close Public Hearing and Schedule Additional Hearing for CRA Budget
Close Public Hearing and Schedule Additional Hearing for FY 2026-27 Budget Ordinances
Close Public Hearing on CRA Budget Amendment No. 3
Adoption of Resolution 10 of 2026: CRA Budget Amendment No. 3
Adopt Tentative LBA Capital Projects Fund Budget
Adopt Tentative CRA Budget
Adopt Tentative City Budget for FY 2027
Voting record (69)(Budget)
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