Council Member· 2022–2026
Blake Cevering
North Ogden City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 26:28
- Avg per meeting
- 4:25
- Segments
- 484
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Top issues during term (20)
Cooperstowne Master Plan Development Agreement Amendment
Financial impacts are tied to private development costs and potential adjustments to project density.
Public Meeting Transparency and Conduct
Non-compliance with open meeting laws risks potential legal fees and court-invalidated actions.
Senior Center Maintenance and Programs
Costs associated with maintenance and upkeep of the Senior Center.
FY2026-2027 Budget and Property Tax
Saves average residential taxpayers from a projected $19.13 annual property tax increase.
Proactive Code Enforcement
Absorbed within existing police department staffing and operating budgets with potential lien recoveries for property abatements.
Financial Oversight and Accounting Support
Involves consulting expenditures and aims to streamline external audit completion by December 15.
Secondary Water Infrastructure
Potential future investments in wellhead development and distribution system enhancements.
property tax increase
The proposed increase would have cost the average resident approximately $19.13 per year.
Road Construction and Traffic
Potential road maintenance costs from heavy vehicle wear.
Community Pond Upgrades
Funded through municipal parks resources and capital allocations.
Moderate Income Housing Overlay
Residents argue that the tax revenue from new units will not cover the cost of necessary road and utility repairs.
Cherry Days Planning
Cherry Days generated approximately $79,600 in income against $56,900 in preliminary expenses, utilizing roughly $60,000 in total staff support time.
Wireless Infrastructure Expansion
These zones could help strengthen the city's tax base by diversifying revenue sources.
Barker Park Funding
Full buildout of the master plan is estimated to cost millions, with funding dependent on impact fees, grants, and private fundraising over a multi-year horizon.
Senior Center Maintenance and Programs
Costs associated with maintenance and upkeep of the Senior Center.
Weber School District SRO Interlocal Agreement
Saves the city money as the school district phases in 100% coverage of officer wages and benefits.
Water-Wise Landscaping & Reservoir Restrictions
Influences landscaping installation and long-term water utility costs for new developments.
police conduct and oversight
Taxpayers could be on the hook for potential legal fees, internal investigations, or increased insurance premiums if this leads to lawsuits.
Youth Soccer Fee Schedule
The proposed increase could raise annual costs for the program from $4,200 to $100,000.
emergency management
Adoption is required to access federal grant programs like the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Decisions during term (132)
Recorded while Cevering was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 18, 2025 Audit Committee Minutes
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Site Plan Approval: Sherwin-Williams
Rezone Recommendation: 600 East 2100 North
Approval of November 18th and 21st, 2025 Minutes
Conditional Acceptance of Mountain Grove Estates Subdivision
Ordinance 2025-23: Cottage Kitchens
Resolution 12-2025: Park Impact Fees
Resolution 13-2025: Sales Tax Incentives
Ordinance 2025-24: Interference with City Operations
Negative Recommendation for R1-4 Zoning Text Amendment
Approval of October 14 and October 28, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes
Final Acceptance of Rock Point Estates Subdivision Improvements
Approval of 2025 General Election Canvas Report
Approval of Agreement with Double Ought Ranch
Approval of October 1, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Approval of October 7, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes
Conditional Acceptance of Hall Orchard Subdivision Improvements
Final Acceptance of Montgomery Farms Subdivision Improvements
Acceptance of Atkinson-Pawling Annexation Petition
Voting record (47)
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Ordinance 2025-23: Cottage Kitchens
Resolution 12-2025: Park Impact Fees
Ordinance 2025-24: Interference with City Operations
Approval of 2025 General Election Canvas Report
Approval of Agreement with Double Ought Ranch
Acceptance of Atkinson-Pawling Annexation Petition
Adoption of Ordinance 2025-21 (Budget Amendment)
Approval of Resolution 11-20-25 (Fee Schedule)
Adoption of Ordinance 2025-22 (Massage Establishment Moratorium)
Approval of Family Promise Contract
Acceptance of Willard Peak Fire After Action Report
Set Public Hearing for FY 2025-2026 Budget
Adoption of 2024 Weber County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
Amendment to Land Use Code (Light Manufacturing)
Ordinance 2025-18: Culinary Water Impact Fees
Ordinance 2025-15: FY 2024-25 Budget Amendments
Ordinance 2025-16: RDA Budget Amendments
Resolution 11-2025: Truth in Taxation Hearing
Ordinance 2025-17: Fireworks Boundary Map
City Manager/Attorney Contract Renewal
Ordinance 2025-12: Compensation Increases
Ordinance 2025-08: Annexation of 19.56 Acres
Agreement with Weber Communities That Care (CTC)
Motion to Enable Facebook Comments
Believes the page should be a clean dissemination tool for announcements.