EAGLE MOUNTAIN – Back in February of 2020 I introduced you to the Frisbie Family. The article “Coronavirus Slams The Brakes On Adoption For Eagle Mountain Family.” talked about how COVID had put a stop to adoption of LuLu from China for the Frisbies. The adoption is still on hold due to virus, here is…
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WATCH DOG: Eagle Mountain White Hills $1.5 Million Dollar Sewer Bond
In October of 2017 the Eagle Mountain City Council voted on a bond, which included $1.5 Million for improvement on the failing White Hills sewer. The second bond was for $1.5 million. It also is a Water and Sewer revenue bond. This bond will incur additional debt for the city. Paul Jerome, explains, “This bond…
Read moreEagle Mountain Post Office?
I was asked to mail a package last week. In Eagle Mountain the only place to really mail a package is at the Ridleys in The Ranches. So while I was doing some more running around for other Holiday related tasks I stopped by the little corner of Ridleys to mail a package. I had…
Read moreThree New Developments And New Cell Tower On Planning Commission Agenda
EAGLE MOUNTAIN – The Eagle Mountain Planning commission is set to have their last meeting of the year on December 14th, 2021. The agenda is a packed one. This will also be the last meeting for Brett Wright the current Planning Commission chairman. Brett Wright was recently elected to fill the open City Council position…
Read moreEagle Mountain Releases Page To STOP RUMORS
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UTAH – In December 2021 Eagle Mountain announced that it has created a new page on the City Website to address rumors. Cedar Fort released a page similar to the Eagle Mountain one in January of 2021 and it has been successful for them. The Cedar Fort page is called “That’s what I…
Read moreElection Apathy Among Eagle Mountain Voters Continues
Apathy – lack of interest or concern – absence of compulsion to or toward one thing or another. The voter turnout for 2021 Mayor and City Council Election (two City Council seats were up for election as well as the Mayor Seat) was only 24% of registered voters. This is not the lowest it has…
Read moreCity Removes School Zone By Hidden Hollow
If you drive along Pony Express parkway by Hidden Hollow when Hidden Hollow elementary was starting or ending their school day you would notice that there is no longer a School Zone at the intersection of Pony Express and Hidden Valley Parkway. The crossing guards are still on duty and helping the kids cross the…
Read moreChristmas Tree Safety Checklist
Setting up the Christmas tree is a tradition enjoyed by many families during the holiday season. But don’t forget to use good common sense and take safety precautions to avoid injuries or property damage. Here is a checklist of 20 important safety considerations to think about before setting up your Christmas tree. Millions of U.S….
Read moreEagle Mountain – Environmental Compliance Officer
During the 2021 Mayor Election race, Mayor Westmoreland during the race made the following statement. “Over the last 4 Years, Established a Health and Safety Compliance Department.” I had not heard of this new department that was created, so I asked the Mayor for some additional details. He put me in contact with Dwight Payne,…
Read moreLessons Learned from a First-time Candidate
Jason Allen, a resident of Eagle Mountain, put his hat in the ring for City Council during the 2021 election cycle. Jason was in the race for one of the two City Council seats that were up for election. I asked him to write this article so that others who wish to run for elected…
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