Mayor· 2024-2028
Mark Shepherd
Clearfield City
About
Mark Shepherd's platform centers on urban development and housing policy, evidenced by his active leadership in national municipal housing committees. His political career has focused on addressing housing challenges and regional infrastructure, transitioning from local mayoral duties to broader legislative ambitions.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentMark Shepherd has prioritized the development and expansion of affordable housing initiatives through his leadership roles in national housing committees.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 16:17
- Avg per meeting
- 5:26
- Segments
- 348
Want every word Shepherd has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Shepherd said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (20)
Antelope Drive Mixed-Use Development
Private commercial investment with associated municipal sales and property tax revenues.
Priority-based Budgeting
The amendments will change how city funds are allocated for the remainder of the 2026 fiscal year.
Davis County Supportive Housing Zoning Amendment
Financial impacts will depend on county funding and operational structures for the supportive services provided on site.
R.C. Park Design Review and Park Watch Program
Routine park monitoring helps catch maintenance issues early, preventing costly emergency repairs.
Community Event Planning
Events are funded through the existing parks and recreation operational budget.
Mixed-Use Development at 1000 E Antelope Dr
The project would likely increase the city's tax base through new commercial and residential property values.
Proposed Updates to Council Rules of Order and Planning Commission Bylaws
None anticipated.
Barlow Park Security Upgrades
No local matching funds required; grant covers up to $9,551 in project costs.
Fiber Internet Expansion
The city is relying on grants and external funding to manage these projects due to budget constraints.
Economic Strategy and High-Tech Industry Readiness
Long-term commercial tax base enhancement and higher wage job creation.
Code Compliance and Property Maintenance
Code enforcement utilizes a dedicated abatement budget of $10,000.
Regulations for Large-Load Power and Water Users
Regulatory ordinances could impact future city revenues, though exact fiscal impacts depend on future private development decisions.
United Against Hate Week Proclamation
None.
Clearfield Civic & Town Center Planning
Future decisions on the town center will likely involve significant capital improvement spending.
CDBG Federal Funding Allocation
The city will receive $223,579 in federal funds with no local matching requirement.
Home Occupation Dog Grooming Permit
Minimal financial impact on the city, limited to business licensing and administrative review.
Regional Transportation and Interchange Planning
Project funding relies heavily on federal grants and state transportation allocations.
city branding and public art
Minimal impact, primarily related to administrative time and small prizes.
Fiscal Year 2027 CDRA Budget
Involves the distribution and allocation of approximately $1 million in remaining unexpended tax increment funds.
Water Resource Management
If you don't conserve, the city might have to implement emergency surcharges or spend more on costly, rapid repairs.
Moved or seconded (1)
Motions Shepherd 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.
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-09
Adjourn CDRA Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (54)
Recorded while Shepherd was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 22, 2022 Policy Session Minutes
Approval of Ordinance 2026-14 Amending Title 3, Chapter 2 (Planning Commission)
Approval of Proclamation Declaring United Against Hate Week
Approval of Minutes
Ordinance 2026-13 - Temporary Land Use Regulation for Data Centers
Resolution 2026R-23 - Franchise Agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC
Approval of June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
June 17, 2026
Approval of Resolution 2026R-20 (Property Tax Rate)
Approval of Ordinance 2026-11 (FY 2027 Budget)
Approval of Ordinance 2026-12 (Zoning Text Amendment)
Approval of Minutes
Adjourn the City Council Meeting
Approval of Minutes
Fisher Park Parking License Agreement for Clearfield High School
Approval of Minutes
Ordinance 2026-10: Fee Schedule Amendments
Resolution 2026-R-17: FY2026 Budget Amendments
Resolution 2026-R-18: Property Tax Impact Schedule
Voting record (11)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.