District 5 Council Member· 2026-2030
Erika Carlsen
Salt Lake City
About
Erika Carlsen's platform centers on addressing critical urban issues, with a primary focus on increasing affordable housing options within Salt Lake City. She also prioritizes enhancing community engagement, aiming to foster greater public participation and transparency in local governance.
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Campaign promises (2)
- governanceErika Carlsen pledged to work on community engagement.Related votes
- housingErika Carlsen pledged to work on affordable housing.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 49
- Total speaking time
- 3:26:55
- Avg per meeting
- 4:13
- Segments
- 3049
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Voice summary
District 5 Council Member Erika Carlsen on the recordAI-generated · 20 meetingsCouncil Member Erika Carlsen has consistently focused on fiscal accountability, long-term infrastructure sustainability, and equitable urban development throughout her term. She has frequently questioned the necessity of additional public funding for commercial projects while advocating for expanded wealth-building programs, mixed-income housing, and support for local businesses. Her legislative engagement is marked by a commitment to constitutional principles and civic participation, as evidenced by her opposition to the criminalization of poverty and her proactive efforts to facilitate community working groups. Additionally, Carlsen has pushed for data-driven municipal processes and rigorous budget oversight to ensure the city maintains its fiscal health while meeting the needs of her constituents.
Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Short-Term Rental Regulation
Not specified.
Youth and Family Division Strategic Plan
Supported in part by $800,000 in new general fund allocation while pursuing external state grants and philanthropic revenue.
Parry Block Real Property Disposition
Potential $9.5 million land discount or foregone revenue for the agency in exchange for community benefits.
real estate development
If new housing units are developed
Northpoint Light Industrial Rezone and Data Center Ban
Substantial private capital investment in industrial facilities offset by local road wear.
Liberty Wells Townhome Rezone and Infill Development
Will generate increased property tax revenues and construction activity.
CRA land sale/development
The approval of these budgets sets the financial framework for significant city projects and reinvestment programs.
Liberty Wells Townhome Rezone (1990 & 2002 S 500 E)
Private investment of multiple millions of dollars in residential real estate development.
airport development/amenities
No direct financial impact, but clarifies procedures for handling lost property.
land use and zoning
The development could increase housing stock and commercial activity, impacting property values and tax revenue.
development proposal rejection
The city will forgo potential property and sales tax revenue from the rejected hotel, as well as construction-related fees, though it also avoids potential costs associated with increased city services for the development.
development project
The City would sell the 2.42-acre property at a below-market sales price of $1 million, paid over a 55-year period, representing foregone revenue for the city in exchange for public benefits.
Rio Grande District Redevelopment & Zoning
Allocates $3,705,316 in unbudgeted funds toward Depot District infrastructure projects.
Vehicle Camping Ordinance
Northwest Community Plan Adoption
Modest administrative costs associated with public noticing and review.
Moved or seconded (30)
Motions Carlsen 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 7-02026-08-18
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Young to adopt Ordinance 28 of 2026, adopting an ordinance setting the final rate of tax levy, including the final levy fo…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-18
Moved by Council Member Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Petro to adopt Ordinance 29 of 2026, approving an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule for Fi…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-18
continue the public hearing to a future Council Meeting.
- movedpassed 7-02026-08-18
close the public hearing and adopt Resolution 2 of 2026, honorarily renaming the City-owned portion of 500 South between State Street and 700 East “Dolores Huerta Boulevard.”
- movedpassed 7-02026-08-18
adopt Ordinance 13 of 2026, amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private property.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Ordinance Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 256 East 300 South The Council will set the date of Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the property at approximately 256 East 300 South from R-MU (Residential/Mixe
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-08-18
Resolution: Intention to Designate the Sugar House Special Assessment Area The Council will accept public comment on a Resolution of Intention to designate the Sugar House Business District 2027 (SHBD-27), establishing a Special Assessment Area
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-18
Moved by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member Petro to approve LBA Resolution 2 of 2026, adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 of the Capital Projects Fund of t…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-18
Resolution: Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Salt Lake City Library Related to Tax Increment ~ 3:10 p.m
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-08-18
Resolution: Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Salt Lake City Library Related to Tax Increment ~ 3:10 p.m
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Ordinance: Appropriating Necessary Funds to Implement Provisions of the MOU between Salt Lake City and the International Association of Firefighters for Fiscal Year 2026-27 The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Moved by Board Member Wharton, seconded by Board Member Carlsen to adjourn as the Local Building Authority and reconvene as the Community Reinvestment Agency.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Ordinance: Text Amendment for Short-Term Rental Business Licenses The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would enact Chapter 5.13 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to short-term rental business licenses
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Moved by Council Member Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Petro to adopt Ordinance 40 of 2026, approving an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title 17 of the Salt La…
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Ordinance: SLC Green Vehicle Program Text Amendment The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend section 12.56 of the Salt Lake City Code related to the SLC Green Vehicle Program. The proposal would repeal the SLC Green Vehicle Program as it was found to
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Moved by Council Member Napier-Pearce, seconded by Council Member Carlsen to adopt $48,079,733 to be transferred into CIP, including approving $13,355,765 in funding as shown on th…
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Ordinance: Appropriating Necessary Funds to Implement Provisions of the MOU between Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake City Police Association for Fiscal Year 2026-27 The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Ordinance: Compensation Plan for All Non-Represented Employees of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2026-27 The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving a compensation plan for all non-represented employees of Salt Lake City
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Ordinance: Appropriating Necessary Funds and Approving the Ratified MOU between Salt Lake City and AFSCME for Fiscal Year 2026-27 The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for Fiscal Year 2026-27, the provisions of
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Ordinance: Compensation for Elected and Statutory Officers and Executive Municipal Officers for Fiscal Year 2026-27 The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving the compensation adjustment for elected and statutory officers and executive municipal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (11)
Recorded while Carlsen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Commercial Development Loan Program Funding Allocations
Adoption of Building Permit Fee Waiver for Ivory Innovations Development
Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Brook Bryn
Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Robert Eccles
Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Mitchell Roundy
Police Department Leadership Development Program Restoration
Endorsement of Foothills Zone Development Process and Release of Trail Funds
FY 2026-27 Housing and Community Development Grant Allocations
Voting record (4)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Commercial Development Loan Program Funding Allocations
adopt Resolution 13 of 2026, approving the Silo Park Development Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement term sheet with Silos South BCG LPG Partners LLC and BCG TBD Manager LLC for the Silo Park Develo
Resolution 13 of 2026: Silo Park Development Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement
Police Department Leadership Development Program Restoration
Favored scaling back the advanced course given budget constraints while keeping foundational training.