District Seat A Council Member· January 2023 to January 2027
Boyd Bingham
Box Elder County
About
Boyd Bingham's platform centered on economic development through the support of large-scale infrastructure projects, specifically the controversial data center campus. His reelection bid was primarily defined by his advocacy for this project, which ultimately became the focal point of his primary defeat.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentSupported the development and construction of a large-scale data center campus in Box Elder County.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 40
- Total speaking time
- 3:01:08
- Avg per meeting
- 4:32
- Segments
- 4143
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Voice summary
District Seat A Council Member Boyd Bingham on the recordAI-generated · 10 meetingsCommissioner Boyd Bingham has consistently demonstrated a focus on rigorous financial and operational oversight, frequently scrutinizing the fiscal impact and legal ramifications of proposed contracts and land-use developments. Throughout his tenure, he has been deeply engaged with the complexities of the MIDA project, balancing his support for the Stratus project interlocal agreement with persistent concerns regarding long-term financial guarantees and the protection of local land-use authority. Additionally, Bingham actively facilitates the commission's administrative efficiency by regularly moving to approve ordinances, zoning amendments, and essential public services, while maintaining a consistent commitment to evaluating the logistical viability of county policies.
Top issues during term (20)
Wildfire Preparedness
Costs for developers may increase slightly to meet the new, more stringent safety requirements.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Property owners may see increased rental income potential.
economic development
The project is funded through a state grant.
County Contracts and Operational Leases
The RDA will pay an administrative fee of $30,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, with $5,000 specifically designated for high school career day scholarships.
Data Center Development
None immediate, though future zoning rules will shape commercial real estate development.
Stratos Project Area Development
Financial impacts depend on the terms of the interlocal agreement and tax participation areas associated with the MIDA project.
Rural Residential Rezoning
Expansion of residential property tax base and incremental demand for local services.
Mental Health Service Transition
The transition involves significant Medicaid funding and potential costs associated with recidivism.
Water Resource Planning
The plan helps the county secure water supplies and avoid future shortages that could be costly to the community.
Public Facility Privacy
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Agricultural Heritage Zone Implementation
The impact on tax revenue is currently unknown.
Sheriff election
It's unclear how this election will impact county budgets, but new leadership could mean new spending priorities.
Mining and Quarry Rezones in Bothwell and Snowville (Z26-023 & Z26-025)
Increased economic activity from aggregate extraction and potential road wear impacts.
Industrial Rezone in Elwood (Z26-022)
Potential increase in local commercial tax base and infrastructure maintenance costs.
Community Development Block Grant Program Participation
Brings federal grant funds into the county for local infrastructure and public services without direct local tax increases.
Riverside North Garland Water Infrastructure
Grant funding details and project costs were slated for review during the public hearing.
intergovernmental relations
The project promises $108 million in annual revenue, but the county risks losing control over how that money and the land are managed.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Bingham 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.
- secondedpassed2026-04-08
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 25, 2026 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN
- movedpassed2026-04-08
A motion was made by Commissioner Bingham to adjourn.
- movedpassed 3-02026-04-08
to re-appoint Jennifer Jacobsen and Lonnie Jensen to the Planning Commission.
- movedpassed 3-02026-04-08
to approve the recommendations for the 2026 TTAB Grants.
- movedpassed 3-02026-04-08
to forgive the penalties and interest on parcel #05-152-0064.
- movedpassed 3-02026-04-08
to have the Palmers work with the County Attorney to set up an agreement and payment schedule on parcel #06-042-0031 and remove the property from the 2026 tax sale.
- movedpassed 3-02026-04-08
Approve Fraud Risk Assessment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-04-08
Accept Bear River Mental Health Audit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-25
Indigent Burial Request for Eleanor Kotila
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-03-25
Spade and Hope Garden Club Plant Sale Request
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-03-25
approve Agreement #26-09
- movedpassed2026-03-25
Commissioner Bingham made a motion to approve Ordinance #648.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
Commissioner Perry made a motion to adopt Ordinance #645.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
Art on Main Festival Parking Request
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-25
Commissioner Bingham made a motion to approve Resolution #26-08 Adopting a Policy on Overnight Parking on County Property.
- movedpassed2026-03-25
Commissioner Bingham made a motion to approve Ordinance #647.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
Commissioner Perry made a motion to authorize the Letters of Agency to Brigham City Police Department and Tremonton-Garland Police Department.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
Commissioner Perry made a motion to approve Agreement #26-11.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
A motion was made by Commissioner Perry to adjourn. Commissioner Bingham seconded the motion, and the meeting adjourned at 12:52 p.m.
- secondedpassed 3-02026-03-25
Ratification of Retirement & Separation Agreement #SA26-01
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (539)
Recorded while Bingham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Minutes from September 16, 2026
Lease Agreement #26-55 for Parking Lot Spaces Behind DMV Building
Proclamation Designating Crash Responder Safety Week
Requesting Signs, Ribbons and Statistics in Courthouse Yard for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Natural Gas Contract #26-56 for Public Safety and Jail Facility
Amended Predator Control Contract #26-57
Ordinance #668 - Section 5-6-060(C) Amendments
Ordinance #670 - Setback Amendment for the Unzoned Area
Retirement Incentive 2027
WARRANT REGISTER
PERSONNEL ACTIONS / VOLUNTEER ACTION FORMS / CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
ADJOURNMENT
Adoption of Ordinance #667 for Rocky Mountain Power Franchise
Public Bidding for Surplus Parcel #08-065-0012
Voting record (743)
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