District 2 Council Member· 2026-2029
Pam Cotter
Murray City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 5:14:10
- Avg per meeting
- 7:40
- Segments
- 5392
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Voice summary
District 2 Council Member Pam Cotter on the recordAI-generated · 5 meetingsCouncil Member Pam Cotter has demonstrated a consistent focus on fiscal oversight, infrastructure development, and departmental performance throughout these meetings. She has actively engaged in the scrutiny of city projects, particularly regarding the progress of site remediations and power department infrastructure, while also advocating for budget transparency and water conservation initiatives. Notable actions include her support for the three-year water conservation pilot program and her successful efforts to ensure the RDA reimburses the city for specific construction costs. Additionally, she has frequently questioned legislative impacts on local property taxes and voiced detailed concerns about city operational protocols.
Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
Municipal Fee Waivers
Minimal city revenue foregone through the waiver of standard park rental fees.
education funding
This massive injection of grant money means the district can upgrade its facilities and training programs without putting the burden on local taxpayers.
Moved or seconded (5)
Motions Cotter 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 4-02026-04-21
Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-21
approve minutes for January 20, 2026
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-21
Action Item: Consider a resolution approving an agreement requiring the RDA to reimburse Murray City and its stormwater division for costs incurred to construct a detention basin at 4580 South Cherry Street, Murray, Utah, resulting in a benefit to the Cherry Street
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Board Member Cotter moved to approve the resolution approving a termination of the Amended and Restated Real Estate Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement between The Redevelopm…
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-06
Termination of Triumph Group Murray, LLC Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (13)
Recorded while Cotter was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Municipal Building Authority FY 2026-2027 Budget Amendment
City Budget Amendment for FY 2026-2027
Adoption of 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget
Adopt Final FY 2026-2027 Budgets
Adopt FY 2026-2027 RDA Budget
Adoption of Municipal Building Authority Budget
Ordinance Amending FY 2025-2026 Budget
Resolution Adopting Tentative Budget and Property Tax Impact Schedule
Acknowledge and Refer FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget
Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
Appointment of Budget and Finance Committee Officers
Voting record (16)(Budget)
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Municipal Building Authority FY 2026-2027 Budget Amendment
City Budget Amendment for FY 2026-2027
Adoption of 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget
I do not approve of the following two items on the agenda downtown Main Street USA and social media.
Adopt Final FY 2026-2027 Budgets
Ms. Cotter stated for the record that, although she did not approve of the proposed funding for the Downtown Main Street USA position or the new social media position, she would vote to approve the final 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.