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 (5)(Public Safety)
Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Total project cost of $1,924,747 including a $50,000 cash match from the city.
Police Fleet and Funding
Approximately $68,116 total for the vehicle and spectrometer, partially offset by external grant funding.
Carbon County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Adoption
Adopting the plan qualifies Price City for federal FEMA mitigation grant funding.
Public Event Permitting
Funded via event budgets and supported by a $1,500 Carbon County marketing grant.
Police Department Staffing and Administrative Transition
Salary adjustments for upgrading the position to an office administrator.
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 (1)
Recorded while Root was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.