Brian Hulet has been identified as a member of the Payson City Council as of a community newsletter from November 2018. During that period, Hulet was listed alongside Mayor Bill Wright and council members Doug Welton, Linda Carter, Taresa Hiatt, and Brett Christensen as the officials to whom residents could direct comments or concerns regarding city matters. In a separate community newsletter from July 2017, Hulet was also listed as a member of the City Council, serving alongside Mayor Rick Moore and council members Mike Hardy, Scott Phillips, Doug Welton, Linda Carter, and JoLynn Hancock.
In addition to his council duties, Hulet has held leadership positions within local economic development. As of a March 23, 2026, agenda for the Payson City Economic Development Board Retreat, Hulet served as the Economic Development Board Chair. During the meeting held on March 23, 2026, Hulet called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. The meeting included discussions on major regional infrastructure and economic initiatives, such as the Payson Parkway project. This project, according to the same March 23, 2026, document, involves the realignment of I-15 and associated ramps, with environmental documentation having been cleared in 2017. The project's total costs are estimated to reach up to $1 billion, and it requires a phased, incremental funding approach.
Hulet's work in economic development oversight coincided with discussions regarding the Inland Port Authority. According to the March 23, 2026, agenda, the Inland Port Authority aims to move more freight from trucks to rails using rail spurs. These spurs are secondary tracks branching off a main line designed for loading, unloading, or storing railcars for specific industries. The documents note that once a parcel is built in an inland port area, 25 years of tax revenue is frozen, with 75% of the 25% increase in property value being diverted to the port authority to be reinvested in Payson City to promote site readiness.
Residents have historically interacted with Hulet through various civic processes. For example, as of a community newsletter from October 2015, Hulet was a candidate in the Payson City General Municipal Election, where voters were invited to select three candidates for the City Council. During that 2015 election cycle, the polls were scheduled to be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at the Payson City Center.
What this means for Payson
For the residents of Payson, Hulet's involvement in the City Council and the Economic Development Board means he has played a role in shaping local policy and economic infrastructure. His presence in these roles, as documented between 2015 and 2026, indicates his participation in decisions regarding city elections, regional transportation projects, and the management of local economic growth.
