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Council Member· 2026-2030

Brett Henderson

Washington City

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Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

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Meetings spoken in
42
Total speaking time
3:02:17
Avg per meeting
4:20
Segments
2485

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Council Member Brett Henderson on the recordAI-generated · 5 meetings

Council Member Brett Henderson consistently prioritizes practical governance and aesthetic considerations, evidenced by his advocacy for cell tower concealment and his opposition to tarping mandates he deemed overly burdensome to residents. Throughout recent meetings, he has demonstrated a focus on city development and zoning, including supporting the maintenance of established general plans over residential rezoning and moving to approve real property and billboard asset purchase agreements. He frequently engages in discussions regarding local infrastructure and regulatory ordinances, often favoring existing enforcement mechanisms and thoughtful planning over new, restrictive mandates.

Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Sep 2026[39]

Adams Family Farms General Plan Amendment

Will shape commercial and residential property values and tax generation across 140 acres in the Washington Fields area.

high↓Jun 2026[19]

Zone Change for Sunrise Residential Treatment Facility

None to the city.

critical↑Jun 2026[16]

Utah Inland Port Authority Project Area

Utilizes tax increment financing for infrastructure.

high↓Jun 2026[14]

Sunrise Academy Campus Expansion

The project is privately funded by the applicant.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Facility Plan Update

Impact fees on new residential construction may increase, affecting overall housing development costs.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Impact fees on new residential construction may increase, affecting overall housing development costs.

critical↑Jul 2026[12]

UAMPS Update & Regional EDAM Market Cost Pressures

Wholesale power costs are projected to increase by 5% to 15% under the new EDAM market structure.

high↓Jul 2026[10]

Telegraph Street Safety Improvements

Project costs and funding allocations are being developed ahead of a planned 2027 construction start.

critical↑Sep 2026[10]

Historic Right-of-Way & Access Disputes

Potential legal costs for landowners and infrastructure costs for developers.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Storm Drain Infrastructure Projects WAD-01 & WAD-05

The project represents a capital expenditure of $1,460,365.55.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Height Waiver HW-26-02 for Long Valley Church

None directly on city funds.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Three Peaks to Purgatory Flat Transmission Line

Long-term infrastructure investment aimed at securing regional transmission capacity.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

August 27 Countywide Power Outage Investigation

Substation failures and equipment damage cost local entities tens of thousands of dollars.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Hillside Development & Ridgeline Protection

Private investment in 9 high-end hillside lots with engineering controls.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Residential Infill Development & Open Space Redesignation at 1608 N 590 West

Property values and views for adjacent homeowners may be impacted by new construction.

medium↓Jul 2026[10]

Twin Rock Cove Commercial Building (Huey Magoo's & Fizz)

Private investment providing local dining options and economic activity.

critical↓Jul 2026[10]

Commercial Development Threshold Policy

Unknown, but potentially reduces staff time spent on routine reviews.

high↓Jul 2026[10]

Red Cliffs Drive Commercial Redevelopment

Private commercial investment creating new retail and dining options.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Antigua Lane Zone Change Proposal (Z-26-14)

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Townhome Zone Change at 965 S 100 East

Provides 69 new attainable housing units priced under $400,000 while requiring developer-funded roadway infrastructure.

Decisions during term (309)

Recorded while Henderson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (142)

141 yes1 no

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Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Approval of Height Waiver HW-26-02 for Church Steeple

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Approval of Proximity to a Community Location for Riggatti’s Washington LLC

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Table General Plan Amendment G-26-04 (Adams Family Farm)

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Approval of Reagan Billboard Litigation Settlement Agreement Resolution

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

General Plan Amendment G-25-04 (Adams Family) - Tabled

Voted to table the item.

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Approval of Discharge Line License Agreement Resolution for Perfect Swell Zion Evaporation Pond

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Conditional Use Permit C-26-08

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Zone Change Z-26-18

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Council Member Belliston made a motion to approve an Ordinance for Zone Change Z-26-18 from PUD-C to PUD-R located at 965 S 100 East with the following conditions, the applicant is allowed to modify a

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Council Member Ivie made a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit C-26-08 for a convenience store, gas station and car wash located at Washington Parkway and Buena Vista Blvd.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Council Member Casperson made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Council Member Belliston made a motion to award the bid for striping truck to the M-B Companies Inc. in the amount of $413,226.95.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Award of Bid for Striping Truck

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Conditional Use Permit C-26-08 (Quick Trip)

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Zone Change Z-26-18 (965 S 100 East)

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Consent Agenda - Minutes Approval

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

General Plan Amendment G-26-03 (1608 N 590 West)

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Zone Change Z-26-17 (1608 N 590 West)

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Zone Change Z-26-14 (Antigua Lane and George Washington Blvd)

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Zone Change Z-26-16 (525 N 100 East)

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Resolution for Municipal Boundary Line Adjustment with St. George

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Council Member Belliston made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Council Member Belliston made a motion to approve an Ordinance for General Plan Amendment G-26-03 from OS to LD located at 1608 N 590 West.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Council Member Casperson made a motion to approve an Ordinance for Zone Change Z-26-17 from OS to R-1-10 located at 1608 N 590 West.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Council Member Belliston made a motion to approve an Ordinance for Zone Change Z-26-14 from C-1 and R-1-10 to C-1 and C-2 located at Antigua Lane and George Washington Blvd., with the additional requi

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Council Member Coats made a motion to approve an Ordinance for Zone Change Z-26-16 from R-1-6 to PUD-R located at 525 N 100 East, with the option of the shade structures for the applicants.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Council Member Coats made a motion to approve a Resolution declaring intent to consider a municipal boundary line adjustment between Washington City and the City of St. George.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Table Zone Change Z-26-14

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

table an Ordinance for Zone Change Z-26-14 from C-1 and R-1-10 to C2 located at Antigua Lane and George Washington Blvd to the Council Meeting on August 26th

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

approve the consent agenda

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

approve a Resolution for Public Improvements Reimbursement agreement with Green Springs Washington, LLC (Solente Project) for the construction of a 1 million gallon irrigation water storage tank

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

approve an Ordinance for a Zone Change Z-26-15 from OS to I-2 located at Sunrise Valley Industrial Park on Foundry Drive

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Table Zone Change Z-26-14 (Antigua Lane and George Washington Blvd)

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Approve Zone Change Z-26-15 (Sunrise Valley Industrial Park)

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Approve Public Improvements Reimbursement Agreement (Solente Project)

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Conditional Use Permit C-26-05

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Conditional Use Permit C-26-06

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

General Plan Amendment G-26-02

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Zone Change Z-26-13

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

approve Conditional Use Permit C-26-05 commercial development located at 912 West Red Cliffs Drive with the findings and conditions outlined by staff

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

approve the consent agenda

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

approve Conditional Use Permit C-26-06 multi-tenant commercial building located at 1309 East Twin Rock Cv

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

approve an Ordinance for General Plan Amendment G-26-02 from LD to NCOM located at 362 West 3650 South

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

award the bid for the Telegraph Street Asphalt Repair Project to Staker Parson / Western Rock Products in the amount of $624,165.00 plus any additional funds authorized for the extension up to the bud

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

approve an Ordinance for Zone Change Z-26-13 from R-1-12 to AP located at 362 West 3650 South

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Award of Bid for Telegraph Street Asphalt Repair Project