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Declining — less community discussion. 0 comments in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Reiterated during general public comment that the gym is a desire rather than a need and urged a no vote.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 3:03:40 →Questioned where the $500,000 for blueprinting would come from if it wasn't in the budget, noting that residents are already struggling with high utility bills.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 37:01 →Expressed skepticism about the recreation department's ability to run the facility and felt the city was building the cart before the horse.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 40:30 →Asked if the city had counted existing basketball courts in local schools and church stake centers before deciding a new facility is necessary.
Encouraged the city to pursue grants and partnerships (like the Kiwanis Club or corporate donors) rather than shouldering the cost alone.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 43:00 →Returned during general public comment to thank the council and remind them to consider flooring surfaces and avoid duplicating school district facilities.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 3:00:50 →Expressed concern that the facility is being called a gymnasium rather than a community center and questioned whether it would truly serve the public.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 24:36 →Argued that the limited usage hours and high cost do not justify spending $10-12 million on a gym or $500,000 on studies during tough economic times.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 26:01 →Stated that a gymnasium is a want, not a need like fire, police, or water, and pointed out that similar facilities in other cities require heavy ongoing subsidies.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 29:34 →Argued that only a small minority of the community would use the gym and suggested the city seek private donations before putting the burden on struggling taxpayers.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 31:00 →Criticized the city for pursuing a gym while raising utility rates and suggested exploring partnerships or building near the natatorium.
City Council — September 17, 2026 · 33:33 →Asked about the justification for 5% raises for executive staff and whether other employees received cost-of-living adjustments.
CC — September 3, 2026 · 27:00 →Argued against the property tax increase and suggested cutting the second fire station budget.
City Council — July 16, 2026 · 1:01:30 →Opposed tax increases and expressed concern about city staff not living in Brigham City.
City Council — July 16, 2026 · 1:05:00 →Expressed concerns about water rates, neighborhood upkeep, and the impact of business changes on downtown.
May 7, 2026 CC Agenda — May 7, 2026 →Expressed concern about the proposed property tax and utility rate increases, asking for more transparency in city spending.
May 7, 2026 CC Agenda — May 7, 2026 →