Thursday I will be putting my name in for a seat on The City Council Before the Midterm Elections. OFFICIAL MASTER PROPOSAL FOR WENDOVER CITY
COUNCIL
City of Wendover, Utah • Tooele County
Submitted by: Candidate Bryan Lamont Arrington
Date: January 2026
This document is a comprehensive, non-binding policy proposal intended for review by residents, City Council,
city staff, regional partners, and grant/industry stakeholders. No initiative described herein proceeds without
legal authority, budgeting discipline, environmental review, public input, and documented implementation plans.
Non Negotiable Baseline: Fire, EMS, winter response, dispatch coordination, highway safety support,
and emergency readiness are protected first—raises, staffing, vehicles, equipment, and supplies included.
No pilot program, economic initiative, or long-range project will reduce emergency services capacity.
Table of Contents
1 1. Executive Summary
2 2. Governing Commitments and Boundaries
3 3. Priority 1: Emergency Services, Winter Response, and Highway Safety
4 4. Priority 2: Water, Utilities, and Public Facilities
5 5. Priority 3: Family-Inclusive Mental Health & Crisis Stabilization
6 6. Priority 4: Workforce, Education Access, and a Wendover Learning Center
7 7. Priority 5: Agriculture, Food Security, and Local Markets
8 8. Priority 6: Tourism, Recreation, and Olympic-Legacy Development
9 9. Priority 7: Transportation Connectivity (Rail & Regional Air Feasibility)
10 10. Responsible Innovation: AI, Robotics, and Advanced Manufacturing
11 11. Economic Stabilization Pilots (AUBI-Style)
12 12. Tribal Consultation and Environmental Stewardship
13 13. International Welcome & Investment Support (Non-Enforcement)
14 14. Casino-Related Revenue Concepts and Legal Feasibility
15 15. Religious Liberty Petitions: Study Concept with Court-Led Safeguards
16 16. Funding Strategy, Governance, Metrics, and Timeline
17 17. Ethics, Transparency, and Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards
18 18. Closing Statement
1. Executive Summary
Wendover can pursue practical, near-term improvements while also preparing for long-horizon
opportunities—without risking taxpayer stability. This proposal sets a phased plan focused first on public safety
and core infrastructure, then on family wellness and workforce capacity, and finally on diversified tourism and
responsible innovation partnerships. All items are framed as proposals for study and review, not promises.
Near-term emphasis (0–24 months): emergency readiness, winter road response, water/pipeline reliability,
facility safety upgrades, grants, and a family-inclusive mental health stabilization program.
Mid-term emphasis (2–5 years): learning/workforce center, agriculture/markets, tourism diversification, and
transportation feasibility studies.
Long-term emphasis (5–15+ years): advanced manufacturing, AI/robotics research partnerships, and
airfield-aligned logistics/research support under strict safety and environmental standards.
2. Governing Commitments and Boundaries
1 Rule of law: the City cannot override state/federal law; proposals are conditioned on authority review.
2 Public safety first: emergency services capacity is protected before discretionary initiatives.
3 Environmental gatekeeping: every project requires impacts review, mitigation, and cleanup/recovery
planning.
4 Pilot before scale: time-limited pilots with clear metrics and sunset clauses.
5 Transparency: audits, reporting, and public disclosure for major initiatives.
6 Regional cooperation: coordinate with Tooele County, UDOT, Nevada partners, and tribal governments
where relevant.
3. Priority 1: Emergency Services, Winter Response, and Highway
Safety
Objectives: improve readiness, reduce response times, and protect travelers and residents during winter events
and highway incidents. This includes competitive compensation, training, vehicles, equipment, and dependable
supply chains.
Proposed actions (subject to budget and procurement rules):
1 Annual compensation review for fire/EMS and critical support roles; pursue raises where fiscally
responsible.
2 Winter response capability plan (plows, sand/de-ice, rescue vehicles) with interagency agreements.
3 Emergency staging, signage, and corridor safety enhancements in coordination with state partners.
4 Equipment lifecycle plan: replace/maintain PPE, radios, medical kits, and apparatus on a documented
schedule.
5 Training pipeline: regular drills, mutual-aid exercises, and mental health support for responders.
4. Priority 2: Water, Utilities, and Public Facilities
Objectives: improve reliability, reduce leaks, modernize aging systems, and keep facilities code-compliant.
Initial workstreams:
1 PVC pipeline replacement and leak reduction planning.
2 Public facility life-safety upgrades (e.g., fire alarm modernization for older buildings).
3 Grant packaging: align capital projects with eligible funding (including CDBG/CBG where applicable).
4 Asset management and preventive maintenance to reduce long-term costs.
5. Priority 3: Family-Inclusive Mental Health & Crisis Stabilization
Proposal: establish a family-inclusive mental health and crisis stabilization program/facility in Wendover,
integrated with emergency services and regional healthcare partners. This is designed to reduce repeat crises,
support families, and improve safety outcomes without criminalizing mental health.
1 24/7 crisis response coordination protocols with dispatch and EMS (clear handoffs and referral pathways).
2 Licensed clinicians, trauma-informed care, and culturally competent practices.
3 Services: short-term stabilization, family counseling, youth support, veteran/first-responder support, and
substance-use recovery coordination.
4 Privacy and patient rights protections; mandatory safeguarding and child welfare protocols.
5 Funding strategy: prioritize external grants and healthcare partnerships; no reduction to emergency
services budgets.
6. Priority 4: Workforce, Education Access, and a Wendover Learning
Center
Proposal: create a shared Wendover Learning & Workforce Center serving Wendover (UT) and West
Wendover (NV), supporting GED/adult education, trades, certifications, remote community-college access, and
entrepreneurship.
1 Partnerships with community colleges, workforce agencies, and extension programs.
2 Training focus: infrastructure trades, logistics, hospitality, safety, and emerging-tech readiness.
3 Digital access: reliable internet, learning labs, and career navigation.
4 Scholarships and stipends (where allowed) funded through grants and partners, focused on credentials and
job placement.
7. Priority 5: Agriculture, Food Security, and Local Markets
Proposal: support food security and local commerce through farmers markets and private-led agriculture.
Where private land owned by the candidate is involved, all conflicts are disclosed and the candidate will recuse
from votes affecting personal financial interests.
1 Seasonal and weekly farmers markets with SNAP/EBT accessibility.
2 Local vendor development and food entrepreneurship support.
3 Partnerships with agricultural extension programs and soil/water best practices.
4 Tourism tie-ins (events, festivals) to grow foot traffic and small business revenue.
8. Priority 6: Tourism, Recreation, and Olympic-Legacy Development
Proposal: diversify tourism beyond gaming by developing an Olympic-inspired recreation and wellness park,
aligned with the legacy timeline of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2030 Salt Lake City Winter
Olympics—without claiming official Olympic designation.
1 Phased build: trails, fields, courts, fitness stations, and adaptive sports access first; expand with demand
and funding.
2 Health and wellness tie-ins (prevention, rehabilitation partnerships).
3 Low-water landscaping, solar integration where feasible, and minimal-impact design.
9. Priority 7: Transportation Connectivity (Rail & Regional Air
Feasibility)
Proposal: pursue feasibility studies for passenger rail connections (Wendover ↔ Salt Lake City and potential
Wendover ↔ Las Vegas) and explore demand-driven regional air service opportunities using existing airport
infrastructure. These require multi-jurisdiction coordination and are not assumed.
1 Winter mobility and corridor safety enhancements in coordination with state partners.
2 Rail feasibility: right-of-way, ridership demand, capital/operating costs, and environmental impacts.
3 Regional air feasibility: FAA compliance, noise impacts, demand modeling, and carrier partnerships.
10. Responsible Innovation: AI, Robotics, and Advanced
Manufacturing
Proposal: position Wendover as a safe, responsible site for AI/robotics and advanced manufacturing research
partnerships focused on public benefit—environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, agriculture
support, logistics optimization, and workforce training simulation—under strict safety, ethics, and cleanup
requirements.
1 Human-in-the-loop oversight for critical systems; no autonomous lethal systems.
2 No biometric surveillance without lawful authorization and public transparency.
3 Environmental standards: impact review, waste controls, end-of-life plans, bonding/insurance for cleanup.
4 Public reporting and independent safety audits for any pilot demonstrations.
11. Economic Stabilization Pilots (AUBI-Style)
Proposal: explore limited, voluntary, externally funded income-stability pilots (AUBI-style) designed as research
initiatives that measure workforce stability, training completion, and family well-being. The City will not promise
permanent benefits or impose general-fund obligations without separate approval.
1 Small cohorts (e.g., 25–100 participants), 6–12 months, clear eligibility and evaluation.
2 Funding from grants, philanthropy, research institutions, or private partners—preferably not the general
fund.
3 Independent evaluation and public reporting; sunset clauses and renewal only by vote.
12. Tribal Consultation and Environmental Stewardship
Commitment: consult respectfully with regional tribal nations and protect sacred places, water, and cultural
resources. All development proposals include environmental review, mitigation, and enforceable cleanup and
recovery plans.
Utah is home to eight tribal nations, and public resources exist through the Utah Division of Indian Affairs.
13. International Welcome & Investment Support (Non-Enforcement)
Proposal: explore a supportive welcome and integration center that assists legally authorized immigrants,
students, and investors with navigation of federal processes, workforce integration, language access, and
compliance support. All background checks and enforcement remain federal responsibilities.
14. Casino-Related Revenue Concepts and Legal Feasibility
This proposal recognizes that Utah law prohibits nearly all gambling and casinos within Utah. Gaming
activity in the Wendover area occurs primarily in West Wendover, Nevada, including the Wendover Nugget
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Accordingly, the City of Wendover (UT) should pursue casino-related public benefit only through lawful,
transparent mechanisms, such as interlocal cooperation, tourism districts, infrastructure agreements, or
revenue-sharing frameworks that comply with Utah law and Nevada gaming regulation where applicable. Any
concept of “city ownership” is presented only as a legal feasibility question and must not be assumed.
1 Commission an independent legal memo on permissible structures (UT municipal authority; NV gaming
constraints).
2 Study a community benefit agreement model: infrastructure contributions, public safety support, and
wellness investments.
3 Explore earmarked reinvestment funds and resident rebates only where lawful and auditable.
15. Religious Liberty Petitions: Study Concept with Court-Led
Safeguards
Proposal: explore whether petition-based, court-led review concepts could be studied in rare circumstances
where religious moral beliefs conflict with civic law, while preserving child safety, consent, and constitutional
limits. This section does not authorize or legalize any prohibited conduct and does not claim municipal power to
grant exemptions.
1 Voluntary, fully informed adult consent; no coercion, exploitation, or abuse.
2 Financial support and housing stability verification.
3 Mandatory child welfare and safeguarding standards; ongoing review and revocation authority.
4 Faith leader participation as supportive context; legal authority remains with courts and state law.
16. Funding Strategy, Governance, Metrics, and Timeline
Funding approach prioritizes grants, partnerships, and performance-based agreements. Core services remain
funded first. Major initiatives should include budgets, procurement plans, and measurable outcomes.
Phase
Timeframe
Focus
Phase 1
0–12 months
Emergency readiness plan; winter response assets; water/facility audits; grant packaging; mental health program design
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
12–24 months
2–5 years
5–15+ years
Pipeline replacement scheduling; learning center launch; farmers market expansion; transportation feasibility studies
Recreation park phase build; AI/robotics pilots (if funded); advanced manufacturing recruitment; air service exploration
Long-horizon innovation partnerships; regional mobility buildout subject to approvals and funding
17. Ethics, Transparency, and Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards
1 Full disclosure of financial interests related to land, businesses, or contracts.
2 Recusal from votes where the candidate has a direct financial interest.
3 Competitive procurement and anti-corruption controls for major projects.
4 Independent audits for grant-funded and revenue-sharing initiatives.
5 Public reporting dashboards where feasible (budgets, project status, outcomes).
18. Closing Statement
I submit this proposal as Candidate Bryan Lamont Arrington for Wendover City Council as a commitment to
practical governance, strong emergency readiness, family stability, responsible growth, and lawful long-term
innovation. These are proposals for study and community review—not promises—and I welcome scrutiny,
feedback, and collaboration.
— Candidate Bryan Lamont Arrington