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
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Top issues during term (11)(Development)
Antelope Drive Mixed-Use Development
Private commercial investment with associated municipal sales and property tax revenues.
Davis County Supportive Housing Zoning Amendment
Financial impacts will depend on county funding and operational structures for the supportive services provided on site.
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.
Economic Strategy and High-Tech Industry Readiness
Long-term commercial tax base enhancement and higher wage job creation.
Clearfield Civic & Town Center Planning
Future decisions on the town center will likely involve significant capital improvement spending.
Home Occupation Dog Grooming Permit
Minimal financial impact on the city, limited to business licensing and administrative review.
Clearfield High School Parking Agreement
None; administrative costs are offset by parking permit fees collected and enforced by the school.
housing affordability
If the base struggles to keep staff, the local economy will take a massive hit from the loss of military spending and jobs.
Wilcox Farms Subdivision Development Agreement Amendment
Null
transit-oriented development
The city is looking for ways to cover a $900,000 shortfall without taking on new debt.
data center development
While the $10 billion investment could eventually boost local tax revenues, residents are worried it might hike their utility bills and drain city resources.
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 (0)
Recorded while Shepherd was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Development.
Voting record (2)(Development)
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