District 1 Council Member· 2021–2030
Victoria Petro-Eschler
Salt Lake City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 113
- Total speaking time
- 12:39:48
- Avg per meeting
- 6:43
- Segments
- 11896
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District 1 Council Member Victoria Petro-Eschler on the recordAI-generated · 21 meetingsCouncil Member Victoria Petro-Eschler consistently prioritizes economic affordability, infrastructure stewardship, and the protection of underrepresented populations within her district. Throughout the observed meetings, she has maintained a rigorous focus on budgetary transparency, frequently questioning city staff on the long-term fiscal impacts of development projects, homelessness service provisions, and utility rate increases. She has also actively championed community-centric initiatives, including advocating for worker protections at the Inland Port, promoting water conservation, and supporting innovative housing models that provide equity for renters. Her record demonstrates a preference for data-driven, accountable governance, coupled with a commitment to maintaining decorum and security during public council proceedings.
Top issues during term (20)
Downtown revitalization
The impact of the Open Streets program on city revenue and business sales is currently under review.
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.
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.
sports franchise bid
A new team could mean a big boost to the local economy, with jobs and tax revenue from stadiums and tourism.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Petro-Eschler 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 7-12026-08-18
adopt Resolution 6 of 2026, approving the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Utah Inland Port Authority.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-18
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council Meeting.
- movedpassed 7-02026-08-18
Moved by Council Member Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Petro to adopt Ordinance 34 of 2026 approving an ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement the provisions of …
- secondedpassed 6-02026-08-18
Moved by Board Member Wharton, seconded by Board Member Petro to adjourn as the Board of the Local Building Authority and reconvene as the Community Reinvestment Agency.
- movedpassed 7-02026-08-18
adopt Ordinance 11 of 2026, Rio Grande Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment.
- secondedpassed 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 7-02026-08-18
Moved by Board Member Wharton, seconded by Board Member Carlsen to adjourn as the Local Building Authority and reconvene as the Community Reinvestment Agency.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-18
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Petro to adopt the Property Tax Impact schedule dated June 16, 2026, showing a tax rate adjustment exceeding the certifi…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-18
Moved by Council Member Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Petro to adopt Ordinance 39 of 2026, approving an ordinance enacting Section 2.07.170 related to board member compensati…
- secondedpassed 7-12026-08-18
Ordinance: Camping and Obstructing Public Property and Park Rules Text Amendment ~ 4:20 p.m. 30 min. The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-18
Moved by Council Member Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Petro to adopt Ordinance 38 of 2026, approving an ordinance amending the text of Title 5 pertaining to short-term rental…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-11
Adoption of Ordinance 44 of 2026: Final Tax Levy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-07-21
Grant Application: My Brother’s Keeper Program - Promise Partnership Utah Grant The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Youth and Family Division of the Community and Neighborhoods Department to Promise
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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 Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Petro to approve the Consent Agenda.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Close Public Hearing and Refer Grant Application (My Brother's Keeper)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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
- secondedpassed 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
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Young to adopt the Legislative Intent Statements as outlined on the motion sheet under Motion 5, items 1 through 11.
- secondedpassed 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
Decisions during term (457)
Recorded while Petro-Eschler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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: Zoning Map and General Plan Amendment at 140 North B Street and 272 East 3rd Avenue
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
Voting record (877)
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