Council Member· 2024-2028
Dave Thomas
Layton City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 1:32:03
- Avg per meeting
- 2:38
- Segments
- 1809
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Council Member Dave Thomas on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Dave Thomas consistently serves as an active facilitator of city business, frequently managing procedural motions such as closing public hearings and adjourning meetings. His legislative record reflects a focus on municipal regulation and public oversight, evidenced by his support for Ordinance 2607 to ban virtual currency kiosks and his engagement with infrastructure development standards. Beyond his voting record, Thomas is a vocal proponent of community-building efforts, regularly promoting Parks and Recreation programs and local youth initiatives. Additionally, he has demonstrated a commitment to honoring public service, most notably through his support for memorializing city officials and emergency workers.
Top issues during term (6)(General)
Deer Population Management
Residents reported significant personal financial losses due to property damage.
Commercial Use in Manufacturing Zones
Changes to vendor rules may impact licensing fees or business operational costs.
waste management dispute
The city estimates a potential savings of $700,000 to $1,000,000 annually if they withdraw from the district.
cryptocurrency kiosk ban
You might not be able to easily buy or sell crypto at a kiosk anymore, potentially making it a bit harder to access.
consumer protection
This could save Layton residents a ton of money by stopping scammers in their tracks.
tree removal policy
Homeowners could be shelling out serious cash for tree removal if this policy goes through.
Moved or seconded (26)
Motions Thomas 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.
- secondedpassed2026-02-05
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
Councilmember Roberts moved to amend his original motion, to amend language in the Development Agreement, Resolution 25-53, to require 75% of the townhomes would be owner-occupied …
- seconded2025-12-04
Stevenson Fields Annexation, Rezone, and Development Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-11-20
Resolution 25-52: Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Adjourn as City Council and Reconvene as Board of Canvassers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-06
Councilmember Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and convene in a closed meeting at 7:33 p.m. to discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real Property, Including Any Form of a…
- secondedpassed2025-08-07
Councilmember Roberts moved to open the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
- movedwithdrawn2025-08-07
Councilmember Thomas moved to table the item.
- movedpassed2025-08-07
Councilmember Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and convene in a closed meeting at 8:35 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-08-07
Councilmember Roberts moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
- movedpassed2025-07-17
Councilmember Thomas moved to approve Resolution 25-32.
- secondedpassed2025-07-17
Councilmember Morris moved and Councilmember Thomas seconded to approve the minutes of: Layton City Council Work Meeting – March 20, 2025; Layton City Council Meeting – March 20, 2…
- secondedpassed 4-02025-06-19
approve the Easement Vacation – Lot 7 and Lot 8, East Layton Hills No. 6 Subdivision – 2025 and 2033 East Dan Drive, as presented, Ordinance 25-18
- secondedpassed2025-06-19
close the public hearings at 8:14 PM for Ordinances 25-14, 25-13, 25-18, and 25-16; and continue the public hearing for Ordinance 25-17, as previously stated
- movedpassed 4-02025-06-19
Adopt the Proposed Budget, Property Tax Rate, and Compensation Schedule for Elective, Statutory, and Executive Municipal Officers of Layton City for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 – Ordinance 25-13
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedno_action2025-05-15
Conveyance of Real Property to RDA
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-15
Councilmember Thomas moved to open the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-05-01
Councilmember Roberts moved to approve Item E of the Consent Agenda, Resolution 25-29 as presented.
- moved2025-05-01
Councilmember Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and convene in a closed meeting at 9:38 p.m. to discuss the Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation and to discuss the Purchase,…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-04-10
Councilmember Roberts moved to close the public hearing at 11:31 p.m. and table the agenda item until Thursday, May 1, 2025, requesting Geostrata attend and explain geotechnical da…
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Thomas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Plan Amendment and Rezone for Lindquist Mortuary
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Davis County Cities and Davis County for Utah Pollutant Elimination System (UPDES) General Permit Requirements – Resolution 26-32
General Plan Addendum – Water Use and Preservation Element (Ordinance 25-24)
Canvass and Acceptance of 2025 Municipal General Election Results
Adopt Layton Station Area Plan General Plan Amendment
Voting record (6)(General)
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