District 3 Council Member· 2026-2029
Ken Richey
Ogden City
About
Ken Richey, seeking reelection to the Ogden City Council, has indicated that his priorities for a second term include focusing on downtown development and the airport. While specific details on his policy proposals are limited in the provided articles, his campaign appears to center on continuing his work and addressing key areas of city growth and infrastructure.
Campaign promises (3)
- generalRichey discussed priorities for his second term if his reelection bid was successful.
- developmentRichey talked about downtown development as part of his reelection bid.
- developmentRichey discussed the airport as part of his reelection bid.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 51
- Total speaking time
- 2:39:50
- Avg per meeting
- 3:08
- Segments
- 2532
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Voice summary
District 3 Council Member Ken Richey on the recordAI-generated · 3 meetingsCouncil Member Ken Richey has consistently focused on fiscal oversight and infrastructure efficiency, balancing support for city growth with a critical eye toward operational management. He demonstrated this through his vote for the Managed Parking System Ordinance, which he defended as essential for downtown revitalization, while simultaneously scrutinizing the project's financial sustainability and procedural details. Additionally, Richey has prioritized administrative and public safety staffing concerns, evidenced by his inquiries into hiring alternatives for the fire department and his push for the Council to explore retaining independent legal counsel.
Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
budget adoption
This budget determines how city tax revenue is allocated across all municipal services.
city incorporation and taxation
Your wallet might feel it as new taxes are on the table to get this city off the ground.
taxation policy
Your property taxes and local cost of living could shift depending on how this dispute between the state and Ogden Valley gets resolved.
Decisions during term (12)
Recorded while Richey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-15: Budget Amendment for Future Park Property Reserve
FY 2025-2026 Year-End Budget Amendments
FY 2025-2026 Year-End Budget Amendments
FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget Adoption
RDA FY 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
Municipal Building Authority FY 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tentative Budget Public Hearing Set
Set Public Hearing for FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget
RDA FY 2026-2027 Budget Acceptance and Public Hearing Setting
Municipal Building Authority FY 2026-2027 Budget Acceptance
Acceptance of Mayor's Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget for Review
Voting record (6)(Budget)
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