District 4 Council Member· 2024–2026 (seat vacated 2026-05-12, residency determination)
Eva Lopez Chavez
Salt Lake City
About
Eva Lopez Chavez, a Salt Lake City Council member, has announced her candidacy for the newly-drawn 1st Congressional District in Utah. Her campaign is notably centered on her identity as a queer, Latina, and working-class individual, suggesting a platform focused on representation and advocating for underrepresented communities.
Campaign promises (1)
- representationEva Lopez Chavez is centering her queer, Latina, and working-class roots in her congressional campaign.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 74
- Total speaking time
- 5:08:19
- Avg per meeting
- 4:10
- Segments
- 5873
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Voice summary
District 4 Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez on the recordAI-generated · 17 meetingsCouncil Member Eva Lopez Chavez has consistently prioritized housing affordability, equitable development, and the protection of vulnerable populations through her committee work and formal motions. She frequently advocates for the inclusion of family-sized housing units in new developments, demands transparency in public-private partnerships, and has pushed for policies that support immigrant communities and unhoused individuals. Her legislative record reflects a proactive approach to urban planning, characterized by requesting detailed impact analyses on zoning amendments and emphasizing sustainable infrastructure, public safety, and fiscal responsibility.
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.
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 Chavez 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-14
Welcome and Public Meeting Rules
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-14
approve the Consent Agenda.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-12
Moved by Director Puy, seconded by Director Lopez Chavez to approve the Consent Agenda.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-12
adopt Resolution 1 of 2026, amending and restating terms for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing Program.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-12
Moved by Director Puy, seconded by Director Lopez Chavez to adopt
- movedpassed 7-02026-04-21
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member Puy to exit the Closed Meeting.
- movedpassed 6-02026-04-21
adjourn as the CRA Board and convene as the Salt Lake City Council.
- movedpassed 6-02026-04-21
close the public hearing and refer the item to a new public hearing on June 3, 2025.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-21
to approve the Consent Agenda.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-04-21
Resolution: Budget for the Capital Projects Fund of the Local Building Authority for Fiscal Year 2026-27 The Board will set the date of Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider approving a resolution that would adopt the final budget for the Capital
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-04-14
exit Closed Session and return as the City Council.
- secondedpassed 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 7-02026-03-24
approve the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY AND PLANIMETRICS ARE PRODUCED FROM AERIAL SURVEY AND TOPOGRAPHIC FIELD SURVEY. TOPOGRAPHY BELOW VEGETATION OR TREE COVERAGE AND UNDER STRUCTURES IS APPROXIMATE AND REQUIRES CONFIRMATION
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-24
Ordinance: Disposition of Alleys and Street Text Amendment The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend sections 14.52 and
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-12-09
Enter Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-09
Enter into Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-09
Enter into Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02025-12-09
approve the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed 5-22025-12-09
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member Puy to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 73 of 2025, approving Items E-2 Jordan River Restoration & Recr…
Decisions during term (53)
Recorded while Chavez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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
Set Public Hearing Date for CRA Budget Amendment No. 3
LBA Consent Agenda - Capital Projects Fund Budget
CRA Consent Agenda - CRA Budget
Budget Amendment No. 4
Ordinance 4 of 2026: Budget Amendment No. 4
Budget Amendment No. 3 (Partial Adoption and Grant Deferral)
Adoption of Resolution 19 of 2025 (CRA Budget Amendment No. 2)
Adoption of Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2025-26
Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Close Public Hearing on CRA Budget Amendment No.1
Resolution: CRA Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Consent Agenda: Set Date for Budget Amendment No.2
Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Consent Agenda: Set Date for CRA Budget Amendment No. 1 Public Hearing
Voting record (47)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.