Council Member· 2024-2028
Craig Coats
Washington City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 56
- Total speaking time
- 7:52:28
- Avg per meeting
- 8:26
- Segments
- 8548
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Council Member Craig Coats on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Craig Coats consistently prioritizes infrastructure oversight, regulatory precision, and community development, frequently advocating for utility access and rigorous project standards. He has actively engaged in land use decisions, including zoning changes and development approvals, while expressing skepticism toward overly broad mandates like trailer tarping requirements. His record reflects a pragmatic approach to city management, demonstrated by his support for the UAMPS power agreement and his decisive opposition to development deadline extensions, all while maintaining active participation in local community events like Cotton Days.
Top issues during term (7)(General)
Commercial Encroachment
Commercial development could increase tax revenues but may negatively impact nearby residential values.
Historic Right-of-Way & Access Disputes
Potential legal costs for landowners and infrastructure costs for developers.
Veteran Affordable Housing
The project is supported by private donations and nonprofit efforts to minimize costs for veterans.
short-term rental regulations
Property managers will pay a $50 annual business license fee.
small business growth
This means more jobs and a stronger local economy for everyone.
medical clinic groundbreaking
This clinic means more local jobs and potentially lower healthcare costs for you.
short-term rental ordinance
Owners might see changes in how much they can earn or the hoops they have to jump through to rent out their places.
Decisions during term (15)
Recorded while Coats was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Plan Amendment G-25-04 (Adams Family) - Tabled
Adams Farm General Plan Amendment Recommendation (G-26-04)
General Plan Amendment G-26-03
Table General Plan Amendment G-26-04
General Plan Amendment G-26-03 (1608 N 590 West)
General Plan Amendment G-26-02 (362 West 3650 South)
General Plan Amendment G-26-02
G-26-02: General Plan Amendment
General Plan Amendment G-25-07
General Plan Amendment (G-25-08)
G-25-05: General Plan Amendment
Approval of November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election Canvass
General Plan Amendment G-25-04 (2651 South Washington Fields Road)
General Plan Amendment G-25-03
General Plan Amendment G-25-03
Voting record (8)(General)
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Table General Plan Amendment G-26-04 (Adams Family Farm)
General Plan Amendment G-25-04 (Adams Family) - Tabled
Voted against tabling.
General Plan Amendment G-26-03 (1608 N 590 West)
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