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 (8)(Development)
economic development
The project is funded through a state grant.
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.
Growth and Subdivision Development
Residents fear that data center energy and water usage will drive up utility bills for local citizens.
Surplus Property Disposition
The sale will return a dormant parcel to private ownership, generating future property tax revenue.
Rural Residential Density Increase
Increased residential density may lead to higher demand for county services in the West Corinne area.
Temporary Storage of Transmission Poles
Using growth-related revenue to pay for new substations helps avoid rate hikes for current residents.
lithium plant development
This could mean big bucks for the area if it goes through, but there's a chance it might not happen at all.
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 (4)
Recorded while Bingham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (7)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.