Council Member· 2014–2026
Paul Hancock
Lehi City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 5:24:35
- Avg per meeting
- 15:27
- Segments
- 6052
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Top issues during term (14)(General)
Municipal Fiber Network Expansion and Bonding
The network's debt service is currently supported by sales and franchise tax revenues, with projections indicating complete coverage from fiber revenues by 2030.
Building Permits & Inspections
Property owners building walls over four feet will now face the cost of engineering and permit fees.
City ranking / Quality of life award
This could mean more tax revenue for the city as businesses and residents move in.
law enforcement action
The city spent resources on a multi-day police sting operation.
law enforcement incident
This could cost Lehi taxpayers for repairs to damaged police cars and potential legal fees.
addressing growth
The city may need to increase spending on infrastructure and staffing to keep up with the pace of development.
government resignation
This could cost the city some cash for a special election, if needed.
postal code change
This could cost the city some cash upfront, but it might save money in the long run by improving mail efficiency.
city hall construction
Your tax dollars funded this project, so it's important to see how the city is spending them.
infrastructure project
This could mean more tax revenue for the city as businesses move in and jobs are created.
campaign violation
This could cost taxpayers if a legal challenge or re-election is needed.
drug bust
This bust could save the city money by reducing drug-related crime and healthcare costs.
Construction noise
The city might face increased costs from handling complaints and potential fines if ordinances aren't followed.
postal service change
This could save the postal service time and money, but some residents might face costs to update their addresses.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Hancock 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.
- secondedpassed2025-12-22
Approve Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 and December 2, 2025 111825 Minutes- Draft.docx 12022025 Minutes- Draft.docx
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-22
Appointment of Emily Lockhart to City Council
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-12025-12-16
Ordinance #67-2025: Downtown Revitalization Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-16
Paul Hancock moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of 4.4 and 4.13 to discussed. Heather Newall seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed2025-12-16
Resolution #2025-96: Forebay Recreation Area Conservation Easement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-12025-12-16
Consideration of Resolution #2025-86 appointing Planning Commissioners to the Lehi City Planning Commission. Petitioner: Lehi City Res 2025-86.docx
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-16
Consideration of Ordinance #72-2025, approving the Water’s Edge General Plan Amendment on approximately 13.02 acres located at approximately 1300 East 175 South, changing the land use designation from Transit Oriented Development to Mixed-Use (tabled from the 9/23/25 City Council meeting)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-16
Consideration of Resolution #2025-92, approving the Water’s Edge Development Agreement allowing 330 ERUs for residential and a hotel located at approximately 1350 East Interstate Plaza Drive. Petitioner: Bob Perdue
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-12025-12-16
Resolution #2025-98: Real Estate Purchase Contract for 174 E 100 N
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-16
Resolution #2025-95: Council Vacancy Procedures
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-02
Approval of Purchase Orders
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-11-18
Consideration of Resolution #2025-80, the Board of Canvassers Certifying the Official Canvassers' report of the November 4, 2025, General Municipal Election for Lehi City, Utah. Res 2025-80.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Ordinance #66-2025: Skye Area Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-10-28
Ordinance #64-2025: Power Impact Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-28
Resolution #2025-77: UAMPS Fremont Solar Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-09-23
Paige Albrecht moved to enter a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing pending or reasonably imminent litigation. Paul Hancock seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed 4-02025-09-23
Resolution #2025-73: Hydro Vac Excavation Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02025-09-23
Resolution #2025-72: Power Engineers Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-09-23
Resolution #2025-71: 2300 West Roadway Widening
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02025-09-23
Paul Hancock moved to approve the consent agenda. Heather Newall seconded the motion.
Decisions during term (15)
Recorded while Hancock was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ordinance #71-2025 (Water Use and Preservation General Plan Element)
Ordinance #72-2025 (Water's Edge General Plan Amendment)
Ordinance #62-2025: Lee General Plan Amendment
Ordinance #60-2025: Bull River Road General Plan Amendment
Lee General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Bull River Road General Plan Amendment Denial Recommendation
Resolution #2025-72: Power Engineers General Services Agreement
Ordinance #58-2025: Waters Edge General Plan Amendment
Water's Edge General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Ordinance #32-2025: Salt Spring General Plan Amendment
Salt Spring General Plan Amendment
Ordinance #25-2025: Fisher Main Street General Plan Amendment
Ordinance #18-2025: Whitmore General Plan Amendment Tabled
Fisher Main Street General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Whitmore General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Voting record (17)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Paul Hancock moved to approve Ordinance #71-2025, approving the Water Use and Preservation Element of the General Plan.
Ordinance #71-2025 (Water Use and Preservation General Plan Element)
Ordinance #72-2025 (Water's Edge General Plan Amendment)
Paul Hancock moved to approve Resolution #2025-80, the Board of Canvassers Certifying the Official Canvassers' report of the November 4, 2025, General Municipal Election for Lehi City, Utah.
Heather Newall moved to approve Ordinance #66-2025, approval of the Skye Area Plan Amendment, creating some design changes to the General Nonresidential Design Requirements in the Mixed-Use areas, inc
Paul Hancock moved to approve Ordinance #62-2025, approving the Lee General Plan amendment on 0.50 acres located at 1035 West Main Street, changing the land use designation from MDR to Commercial, and
Ordinance #62-2025: Lee General Plan Amendment
Ordinance #60-2025: Bull River Road General Plan Amendment
Citing traffic impacts, infrastructure constraints, and incompatibility with the existing neighborhood.
move to approve Resolution #2025-72 approving a General Services Agreement with Power Engineers for various projects
Resolution #2025-72: Power Engineers General Services Agreement
Ordinance #58-2025: Waters Edge General Plan Amendment
Councilor Stallings moved to deny Ordinance #32-2025 approving the Salt Spring General Plan amendment on 13.32 acres of property located at approximately 500 East 950 South, changing the land use desi
Ordinance #32-2025: Salt Spring General Plan Amendment
Acknowledged housing challenges for younger generations but concluded the location was not suitable for the density change.