Mayor· 2026-2029
Brett A. Hales
Murray City
No biography on file yet.
Contact
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 4:06:19
- Avg per meeting
- 6:39
- Segments
- 4303
Want every word Hales has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Hales said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Voice summary
Mayor Brett A. Hales on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsMayor Brett A. Hales has consistently prioritized city personnel and staffing, dedicating nearly 70% of the fiscal year 2027 general fund to employee support, including cost-of-living adjustments. Throughout the observed meetings, he has demonstrated a focus on civic engagement by formally recognizing the contributions of city staff and community partners, as well as appointing members to various advisory boards and hearing positions. Additionally, the Mayor has actively supported municipal operations and infrastructure through his backing of the Power Department’s training initiatives and the approval of community development funding.
Top issues during term (5)(Water Utilities)
Electrical Service Rate Adjustments
Changes to electrical service rates may affect utility bills for local ratepayers.
UTOPIA Fiber Expansion
Murray's 2027 annual debt service reimbursement amount for the legacy 2004 UTOPIA bond will adjust to $53,000.
Storm Drainage Infrastructure
Involves approximately $71 million in capital improvement projects across multiple priority tiers over five years.
2026 Power Impact Fees Update
Establishes impact fees capped near $1,100 per kilowatt on new development connections.
UAMPS Energy Day Ahead Market Transition
Could impact municipal power costs and energy revenues based on regional market pricing and the city's dispatchable resource mix.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Hales was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Water Utilities.
Voting record (0)(Water Utilities)
No votes found matching Water Utilities.