Council Member· 2026-2030
Richard Root
Price City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 41:11
- Avg per meeting
- 2:25
- Segments
- 868
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Council Member Richard Root on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetingsCouncil Member Richard Root has consistently prioritized fiscal oversight and municipal accountability, frequently scrutinizing project cost escalations, procurement contracts, and budget allocations. He has demonstrated a proactive legislative style by leading committee appointments, initiating community-focused programs like the 'Yard of the Month,' and advocating for informed decision-making through regional research and market comparisons. Root has also been actively engaged in infrastructure management, specifically regarding water conservation, road maintenance funding, and long-term capital improvement planning.
Top issues during term (7)(General)
Substation Load Tap Changer Replacement and Power Reliability
Estimated at approximately $300,000 for equipment and labor, with mobile substation alternatives costing up to $480,000.
Behavioral Health Services
The hospital is investing in local facilities and hiring new staff.
Suicide Prevention Awareness
The program utilizes existing community partnerships and grant-funded resources.
personnel appointment
The proposed contract includes a $30 per hour rate increase, which the council is working to budget for effectively.
public land transfer
The financial impact is currently unknown as the city has not yet determined the future use of the land.
ICE detention center proposal
While the facility promises new jobs and tax revenue, it could also lead to long-term costs related to infrastructure, public safety, and potential legal challenges.
legal settlement
This settlement pulls thousands of dollars directly from city coffers that could have gone toward local infrastructure or services.
Moved or seconded (12)
Motions Root 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.
- movedpassed2026-04-08
Agreement Second Addendum: City Attorney Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-08
Community Progress Committee Appointment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-08
Resolution No. 2026-6: Personnel Policies
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-08
Councilmember Richardson moved to approve consent agenda items a. thru g.
- movedpassed2026-04-08
Reinstatements - Employees who are reinstated into Price Municipal Corporation may maintain their original employment anniversary dates for seniority purposes as well as for those benefit programs governed by the anniversary date. Reinstatement of employees may include imposition of
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION. Councilmember Miller moved to approve consent agenda items a. thru l. Councilmember Richardson seconded and motion carried
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE- Consideration and possible approval to purchase a new 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman Pickup Truck from Young Automotive for $41,861.00 through State Contract MA# 3797. The new vehicle replaces Unit #2115, 2008 Pontiac Vibe
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-25
Agreement Second Addendum for City Attorney Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-25
Community Progress Appointment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Root moved to open the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-03-11
Councilmember Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-4 amending Resolution No. 2025-18 and setting forth the revised budget for Price City, Utah, for the Fiscal Year Ending Ju…
- movedpassed2026-03-11
Community Project Funding Grant Request for Meads Wash
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Root was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.