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)(General)
Flood Recovery and Infrastructure
Estimated project costs range from $1 million to over $2 million depending on the design option selected.
Grid Reliability and Infrastructure
Substantial capital investments required for transmission line completion and looping.
Municipal Land Management
The new process aims to protect city revenue by ensuring lease agreements are properly documented.
municipal leadership
The appointment ensures the council can function fully to manage city funds and services.
Business Permitting Updates
The impact is expected to be minimal but may streamline the business licensing process.
Short-Term Rental Regulations and Licensing
Impacts fee structures and licensing revenue for vacation rental operators.
zoning denial
These changes could increase property values or tax revenue depending on the type of development permitted.
arts and culture policy
The city will provide seed money to help the theater get started as an independent fund.
public land acquisition
The city is using impact fee vouchers and installment contracts to avoid large upfront cash payments.
Neighborhood Liaison Program
None currently projected.
population growth
Expect your tax dollars to be funneled into major road repairs and utility upgrades to keep up with the sprawl.
municipal inauguration
There’s no direct hit to your wallet, but higher engagement usually means more pressure on the city to spend tax dollars wisely.
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 (2)
Recorded while Excell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.