Council Member· 2024-2027
Ernie John
American Fork City
About
Ernie John's platform centers on utilizing his specialized background in water management to guide city policy and infrastructure development. His campaign prioritized technical expertise as a key asset for effective governance in American Fork.
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Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureErnie John campaigned on leveraging his professional expertise in water management to address city infrastructure needs.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 1:57:20
- Avg per meeting
- 3:27
- Segments
- 2017
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Property Zoning Appeals
Impacts long-term housing density and commercial development obligations in the project area.
Silver Fox Office Commercial Site Plan
Private commercial investment in a 3,527 square foot office building.
Chipman and Stake Center Annexation
None.
Cemetery Expansion
Routine administrative and operational costs.
Meadowbrook TOD Phase 4 Final Plat
Involves security guarantees and public improvement obligations for Meadowbrook TOD Phase 4.
Monument Health Site Improvements
Private investment in medical office and facility improvements.
Performance Guarantee Code Text Amendment
Ensures the city is financially protected against incomplete or substandard infrastructure.
Utah Valley Business Park Plat G Amended Plat
Potential future economic growth depending on the subsequent commercial development.
New Residential Subdivision Development
The project will increase the local tax base through the addition of two new single-family homes.
Commercial and Industrial Growth
These projects represent significant private investment in the city's tax base.
Residential Development Growth
The project increases local housing density.
Redevelopment Agency Annual Reporting
Details tax increment revenues and fund balances across active agency project areas.
National GMC Commercial Site Plan Expansion
Private capital investment will fund the commercial dealership expansion and site improvements.
American Fork Hotel Parking Reduction Request
Reduces site development costs and parking lot land requirements for the hotel developer.
August 5 Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation
High Pointe Apartments Site Plan
The project will increase housing density and associated utility usage in the area.
Industrial Development Growth
The project involves a 5-acre industrial development which will contribute to the local tax base.
Residential Subdivision Growth
The project adds two new residential properties to the city's tax base.
High-Density Housing Growth
The project will increase the city's housing density and associated utility demand.
Polycentric City Planning
The plan will influence future infrastructure spending and tax revenue distribution based on where development is prioritized.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions John 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.
- movedpassed2026-01-05
to adjourn the meeting
- movedpassed2025-12-09
approve the American Fork Betterment Agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for work on Project F-LC49(203) BFP: American Fork City Bridge Replacements
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
Council Member Hunter moved to enter into a closed meeting at 9:15 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
adopt Ordinance No. 2025-12-32 creating Section 15.04.011 and 15.14.015 relating to the adoption of the 2006 Wildland Urban Interface areas
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Council Member John moved to adjourn as American Fork City Council and convene as the Board of Trustees of the Local Building Authority.
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
award the Dixie Well Engineering Project in the amount of $377,261.00 to the highest scored proposer, Bowen Collins and Associates and approve the design contract as presented in a…
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Council Member John moved to reconvene as City Council at 8:36 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Convene as Board of Canvassers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Certify 2025 Municipal General Election Results
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-11
Council Member John motioned to adjourn the meeting
- secondedpassed2025-11-11
Rocky Mountain Power Easement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-28
Council Member Taylor moved to approve the common consent agenda.
- secondedpassed2025-10-28
Enter into Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Award of Caveman Blvd Traffic Signal Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Revision to Master Services Agreement for JUB Engineers, Inc.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Council Member John moved to adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed2025-10-14
Vacation of Public Right-of-Way at 350 South 900 West
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-30
adjourn the meeting
- movedpassed2025-09-23
Approval to Enter Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-23
Approval to Enter Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while John was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (4)(Development)
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