The March 2025 edition of The Eagle’s View newsletter from Eagle Mountain City highlights major infrastructure improvements, community initiatives, and local history. Mayor Tom Westmoreland announced significant transportation upgrades, including new roads, traffic lights, and expanded freeway access. Water and sewer projects are underway, including new water tanks and treatment plant expansion. The newsletter also features a piece on the hidden history of Camp Floyd State Park and ongoing mule deer conservation efforts. Additionally, it informs residents about city regulations on short-term rentals, offers spring home maintenance tips, and shares optimistic developments in local business growth.
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Stay informed on the policies, decisions, and leadership shaping Cedar Valley. In this section, we cover updates from city councils, state representatives, mayoral communications, and government agencies that serve Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield.
Cedar County: The Forgotten County That Once Called Cedar Fort Its Heart
Before Utah’s modern counties took shape, the region experienced several shifts in territorial boundaries and government organization. One short-lived but significant chapter in early territorial history was Cedar County, which had its county seat in present-day Cedar Fort. Though little-known today, Cedar County played a foundational role in the early governance and settlement of what…
Read moreOPINION: So This Is How Liberty Dies: A Voter’s Lament
In a dark office, not too long ago, and on the eve of Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith returning to theaters, I was thinking about the current political climate in the United States….. (Imagine this in yellow text, scrolling toward the top of the screen with a black star-filled background, dissolving into nothingness.)…
Read moreSweeping Changes: An Analysis of The First 50 Executive Orders by President Trump in 2025
President Trump has begun his term by issuing 50+ executive orders that represent a stark departure from the policies of his predecessor. These orders are aimed at correcting what the President views as the failures and overreach of the previous administration, with a specific focus on the perceived weaponization of federal agencies and the suppression…
Read morePowering Progress or Fueling Controversy? Eagle Mountain’s Energy Code Changes Spark Debate.
The change in code and amendment to the QTS Deal is not just about supporting datacenters and the tech industry that is booming in Eagle Mountain. As stated by Melissa Clark a resident, and member of the City Council, “This will generate $12 million a year in MET (municipal energy tax), which goes directly to…
Read more2024 Bird’s Eye View of The Eagle’s View City Newsletter.
Summary of the 2024 Eagle’s View City Newsletters, so you can stay in the know. Each month the city publishes the Eagle’s View. A city hall sponsored newsletter for 2024 The Eagle’s View newsletter for 2024 covered a variety of topics. One of the sections, The Mayor’s Corner, also called the Mayor’s Minute, is a…
Read moreCould Nuclear Energy Be Coming To Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain planning commission during the October 10, 2024, meeting will be discussing the modification of Chapter 17.48.030 of city code. The modification of Chapter 17.48 would include adding Small Modular Reactors as permitted zones uses within an RTI Overlay Zone. The RTI Overlay Zone in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a specific zoning district established…
Read moreEagle Mountain City Council: 2024 A Year in Review
2024: A Year of Growth and Transition for Eagle Mountain City –Balancing Development and Sustainability Insights from Eagle Mountain City Council Minutes The year 2024 was marked by significant developments and decisions for Eagle Mountain City, as reflected in the City Council meeting minutes from January to November. These records offer a glimpse into the…
Read moreStolen $1.13 million update – $730K Still Missing
On October 3rd, 2024 Eagle Mountain City released a press release stating that it had “recouped $400,000 in its recovery efforts.” after losing $1.13 million in cybercrime attack in August 2022. The city mentioned that they had used a multi-pronged approach to “recover the lost finds, including seeking accountability for the contractor for their role…
Read moreEagle Mountain City Hall – Vandalism and graffiti lead to restroom closure at Smith Ranch Park
Smith Ranch Park in Eagle Mountain has been the target of repeated vandalism and graffiti, leading to the closure of the park’s restrooms. The park, a popular spot for residents and visitors, has suffered ongoing damage to facilities. The city urges residents to report vandalism and suspicious activity to deter future incidents. null Smith Ranch…
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