Councilmember· 2026-2030
Lynn Excell
Hurricane City
About
Lynn Excell's platform centers on managing the rapid growth of Hurricane through improved infrastructure and responsible development. She emphasizes the importance of government transparency and open communication to better serve the city's residents.
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Campaign promises (3)
- developmentThe candidate committed to addressing the challenges of city growth.
- transparencyThe candidate pledged to improve government transparency.
- infrastructureThe candidate focused on the development and maintenance of city infrastructure.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:24:52
- Avg per meeting
- 6:04
- Segments
- 1449
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Top issues during term (12)(Development)
New City Hall and Police Station CMGC Selection
Up to $27,000,000 in bond financing, repaid via annual lease appropriations without property tax hikes.
Industrial Expansion
Estimated $15 to $20 million private investment with high-wage local jobs.
Sky Mountain PDO Density and Infrastructure
Impacts developer costs and future city infrastructure maintenance expenses.
Desert's Edge at Sky Mountain Subdivision Engineering Challenges
Will generate increased property tax revenues and infrastructure connection fees for the city.
Strawberry Field Estates Subdivision
Expands the city's housing stock and property tax base significantly.
Exit 19 Infrastructure Improvements
The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.48 million.
Hangar Lease Termination at Plot 50
The city loses approximately $2,000 annually in lease revenue from plot 50.
Hangar 3 Relocation and Lease Terms
Potential city expenditure for hangar relocation, site grading, and utility repairs if the move proceeds.
Hangar 7 S 3 W Lease Transfer and Paving
Private investment by the tenant to pave the hangar access area at no direct cost to the city.
Surplus Land Disposal
Selling these parcels could generate one-time revenue for the city.
Apron Reconstruction Project Funding and Award
Total project cost is $556,755.00, funded by federal grants, a $199,000 UDOT grant, and city funds.
Resort Expansion Infrastructure
The developer is responsible for all associated construction and impact fees.
Moved or seconded (6)
Motions Excell 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.
- movedpassed2026-04-16
Approve 35-Day Extension for Sand Hollow Mesa Development Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-16
Amy Werrett motioned to approve the Special City Council Meeting for March 30, 2026.
- movedpassed2026-04-02
Consideration and possible approval of an Amended Proclamation regarding the discharge of fireworks
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-02
Continuance of Zone Change ZC26-05
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-02
go out of a Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m.
- movedpassed2026-04-02
go into a Public Hearing at 6:17 p.m.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Excell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Revisions to Andrew Hall Development Agreement
First Amendment to Sand Hollow Mesa Development Agreement and Settlement Agreement
Approval of Development Agreement for ZC25-21 (Zone Change to Light Industrial M-1)
Approval of 30-Day Extension for Sand Hollow Mesa Development Agreement
Approve 35-Day Extension for Sand Hollow Mesa Development Agreement
Voting record (4)(Development)
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