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 (16)(Parks Rec)
Library Policy Updates and Operations
Operational impacts are expected to align with existing library administrative budgets.
Veteran's Day Program Planning
Operational expenses will be covered under existing municipal event budgets.
Community Beautification and Education
Minimal planning costs to be absorbed within existing forestry budgets.
PARC Tax Funding Allocation
Determines the distribution of local PARC tax revenues to various community projects and organizations.
PARC Tax Grant Allocation
Impacts the distribution of PARC tax revenues to local cultural and recreational organizations.
2027 Library Gardening Classes & Community Outreach
None anticipated at this stage.
Fitness Center Renovations
Project costs will be constrained by currently projected funding availability for municipal facilities.
620 South Park Development
The project will require city funding for construction and ongoing maintenance.
Fitness Center Expansion
Involves recreation center operational revenues exceeding $600,000 annually from youth programs.
Lakeview Park Development
Future capital improvement funds will be allocated based on the committee's design priorities for Lakeview Park.
Garden Tour and Volunteer Appreciation Planning
Arbor Day Celebration
Minimal planning costs to be absorbed within existing forestry budgets.
Library Facility Upgrades
The project is funded by the PARC grant.
Early Morning Park Use and Noise Ordinance
None.
Upcoming Park Projects Review
Affects future capital improvement budgets for city parks.
Recreation Center Development
The proposed bond would likely result in long-term debt obligations for the city.
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 (0)
Recorded while John was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.