City Councilmember, Chamber CEO, and Community Advocate Pledges to Lead with Heart, Experience, and Proven Results EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UTAH — Melissa Clark, a current Eagle Mountain City Councilmember, trusted local business leader and CEO of Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce, longtime resident, and passionate advocate for Eagle Mountain families, has officially declared her candidacy for…
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The Quiet War on Words: How Censorship and Vocabulary Control Threaten Intellectual Freedom
The article discusses the erosion of intellectual freedom, emphasizing the dangers of censorship imposed by social norms and individuals. It highlights the significance of open discourse and warns against tactics like ad hominem attacks that divert attention from arguments. The importance of resisting vocabulary control and maintaining freedom of expression is underscored.
Read moreSaratoga Springs Sets Term Limits for Local Officials: What Voters Need to Know
Saratoga Springs, UT — In a significant shift for local governance, the Saratoga Springs City Council has passed Ordinance 25-39, introducing term limits for elected officials. This move aims to promote fresh perspectives in city leadership, but also opens the door for public discourse and potential challenges through the referendum process. The voting for the…
Read morePublic Records Reveal Longstanding Child Support Lien Linked to Eagle Mountain Mayor
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — Public court records from Utah’s Fourth District Court show that Mayor Tom W. Westmoreland has been the subject of an active child support lien since January 2009, with a balance of over $60,000 still outstanding as of April 2025. The lien, filed by the Office of Recovery Services (ORS), was originally…
Read moreCarn Pledges Visionary Leadership in Saratoga Springs Mayoral Run
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah— City Councilmember Chris Carn today formally declared his candidacy for Mayor of Saratoga Springs in the November 2025 municipal election, pledging to draw on nearly a decade of public service—including six years on the City Council and three years on the Planning Commission—to steer Utah’s fastest-growing city through its next chapter. “Saratoga…
Read moreHow to Help Injured Wildlife Safely
If you’ve ever come across an injured animal and felt unsure of what to do, you’re not alone. Should you try to help? Should you leave it alone? It’s not always clear—and that’s exactly what an upcoming class aims to address. On Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers…
Read moreTurbulent Roots, Promising Future: A Look at Eagle Mountain’s Mayoral History
Why did the mayor bring a ladder to City Hall? Because the city’s problems were on another level! Since its incorporation in 1996, Eagle Mountain, Utah, has experienced a unique and often turbulent political history, particularly in its mayoral office. With explosive population growth and the challenge of building a city from scratch in…
Balancing Growth with Wildlife Corridors in Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs
As Utah County’s fastest-growing cities continue to expand, a centuries-old mule deer migration corridor faces increasing pressure from development. Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs are now at the heart of a statewide debate: Can rapid urban growth coexist with meaningful wildlife conservation? Rapid Growth and Habitat Pressure Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs in Utah County…
Read moreEagle Mountain to Require Fencing Permits and Tighten Land Use Language in Upcoming Code Amendment
Planning Commission to Review Changes May 13, 2025 EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT — The Eagle Mountain Planning Commission is set to review a proposed amendment to the city’s development code on May 13, 2025, that would significantly tighten regulations related to fencing and clarify the use of Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) in industrial zones. These city-initiated…
Read moreMelissa Sauser Announces Candidacy for New Lake Mountain School Board
As Utah’s largest school district, Alpine School District, prepares for a major restructuring, communities in northwest Utah County are entering a new chapter in public education. Approved by voters through Propositions 11 and 14 in 2024, the district will officially dissolve by July 2027, splitting into three newly formed school districts: Lake Mountain, Aspen Peaks,…
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