Council Member· 2024-2027
Melodi Gochis
Tooele
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- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 4:02
- Avg per meeting
- 0:22
- Segments
- 71
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Top issues during term (13)(Public Safety)
emergency management
You won't have to worry about emergency response costs or property damage claims spiking right now.
wildfire safety
Investing in proactive brush clearing now will save the city a fortune in emergency response costs and potential property damage later.
storm damage and emergency response
You might be on the hook for repairs, but keep an eye out for city-backed grants or assistance that could help offset the costs.
Public Safety Retirement Contributions
The library will save approximately $6,000 per year by eliminating the hotspot service.
police-involved shooting
Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for the inevitable internal investigation and potential legal defense costs.
Golf Course Safety Improvements
Repairing roads and water systems is expensive and requires careful budget management.
emergency response systems
The city may implement a $100 fee for repeat false alarms to offset the cost of police response.
Firefighter Incentive for Response and Engagement (FIRE) Program
$100,000 allocated in the current fiscal year budget.
public safety initiative
This program is free to join and shouldn't cost taxpayers anything extra since it's just a new way to organize existing data.
Grocery Store Pet Policy
None.
police officer-involved shooting
Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for the internal investigation and any potential legal costs associated with the fallout.
police conduct
Taxpayers could be on the hook for potential legal settlements or the costs associated with a lengthy state-led investigation.
jail safety and administration
Taxpayers could be on the hook for massive legal fees and settlement costs if the county is found liable for these safety failures.
Moved or seconded (32)
Motions Gochis 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Ordinance 2026-08: Residential Parking
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Resolution 2026-17: City Wells Project Change Order
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Ordinance 2026-07: Water Rights Exactions
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-01
Councilwoman Gochis moved to approve the invoices as stated.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-18
Ordinance 2026-05: Water Rights Exactions
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-18
Invoices & Purchase Orders Presented by Shilo Baker, City Recorder
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-04
move to approve invoice.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-04
Resolution 2026-09: Appointment to Historic Main Street Commission
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-04
move to approve Resolution 2026-13 A Resolution of the Tooele City Council Approving an Agreement with Black Forest Paving, LLC, for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance Project, Schedule …
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-04
Resolution 2026-11 A Resolution of the Tooele City Council Approving an Agreement with M&M Asphalt Services, Inc., for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance Project, Schedule A Presented by Nathan Farrer, Public Works Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-02-04
Councilman Hansen moved to approve the invoice.
- movedpassed 4-02026-02-04
Councilwoman Gochis moved to approve the January 21, 2026 Business Meeting Minutes.
- movedpassed 4-02026-02-04
Salt Shed Construction Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-17
Resolution 2025-78: Fire Truck Lease-Purchase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-09-03
Resolution 2025-76: Surplus Property Disposal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-03
Resolution 2025-77: Library Xeriscaping Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-07-16
Councilman Hansen moved to enter into a closed meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-07-16
Resolution 2025-62: UDOT Betterment Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-07-16
Ordinance 2025-22: Twin Home and Zero Lot Line Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-07-16
Resolution 2025-65: SCADA System Upgrades
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Gochis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
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