Author: Mayor's Voice Archive (Westmoreland)

This blog post is a repeat of information found in the September newsletter in case you missed it. At the end of this post you will find some new information that was not in the newsletter. I have been asked to share more information regarding economic development in Eagle Mountain, our plan, and what it… Read more

Planning ahead and working toward solutions for our future transportation needs are vital elements in managing growth well. Eagle Mountain will need more roads with appropriate traffic controls and lanes to accommodate demand at peak usage. To address these challenges, we are working closely with UDOT on the S.R. 73 State Environmental Study (SES) to… Read more

Eagle Mountain recently received an A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s, the highest rating we have ever received from this highly respected agency. This enabled us to refinance water and sewer bonds at a lower interest rate, saving the city $300,000. Those savings are being used to pay off those bonds sooner. Last year,… Read more

There are many great things happening in the city. The City Council voted recently to preserve 55 acres of open space near Lone Tree. This land is a popular location for outdoor recreation and a frequent stop for wild animals. We have a new 100 acre Boy Scout camp starting construction in Eagle Mountain. It… Read more

The Pony Express Parkway widening project from Porter’s Crossing to Redwood Road will begin construction this spring. Since this section of Pony Express is in both Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs, the project will be funded by Mountainland Association of Governments and managed by UDOT. Eagle Mountain City had planned to pay the additional cost… Read more

With the tremendous growth of Eagle Mountain over the past year, transportation improvements are an important area of focus for the City. Last month the City acquired land from the State Institutional Trust Lands Administration in the Mid-Valley area (between City Center and The Ranches), which allows the City to control planning for that section… Read more

My first three weeks in office have been a whirlwind of activity, getting settled in and keeping pace with the demands of an active city. The City Council, Planning Commission, staff, and I have wasted no time getting right to work on some difficult issues. The City Council recently approved a Ridgeline Protection Ordinance. This… Read more