Before being elected to the North Ogden City Council in 2021 Jay D was already regularly attending City Council and Planning Commission meetings which made his transition into his acting role as City Councilman quick and natural. Jay D has shown in his last few years of service that he comes prepared to make difficult decisions that benefit the citizens of North Ogden City.

While the Planning Commission and city staff makes recommendations to be voted upon by the City Council, Jay D believes it's crucial to listen to Planning Commission meetings related to what's coming up on the City Council agenda. There are several nuances and perspectives that can be lost in translation between meetings.