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Stay up to date with key decisions and updates from Eagle Mountain City Hall. From budget discussions to new ordinances and community initiatives, this section offers detailed reporting on how your city is being governed — and how you can get involved.

Eagle Mountain Consolidates Civic Boards, Passes the Torch on Economic Development

Eagle Mountain is officially overhauling how residents participate in local governance. In a major structural shakeup approved on February 17, 2026, the City Council voted to dissolve five standing citizen advisory boards and consolidate most of their duties into a single, newly created Community Services Board. The new seven-member body will act as a centralized hub for “quality-of-life” issues, advising city leaders on parks, recreation, arts, culture, heritage, cemetery services, and community events. It will also take on the crucial new role of serving as the city’s advisory committee for Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax expenditures

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Eagle Mountain City’s 2025 Legislative Year: Growth, Infrastructure, and Long-Term Planning2025 – Eagle Mountain Legislative Review

The 2025 legislative year marked a pivotal period for Eagle Mountain City as elected leaders worked to balance rapid residential growth with long-term infrastructure stability and economic diversification. Over the course of 31 recorded City Council meetings, officials addressed issues that will shape the city’s trajectory for decades, from large-scale commercial development to foundational updates…

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Primary Election Results: Eagle Mountain, Lehi, and Saratoga Springs Narrow Field Ahead of November

Voters in northern Utah County cast their ballots in the August 12 municipal primary, narrowing the field for November’s general election. In Eagle Mountain, Jared Gray and Melissa Clark emerged as the top two mayoral contenders, while four council candidates advanced. Lehi voters set up a November matchup between Paige Albrecht and Paul Binns for…

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Eagle Mountain Confirms RAP Tax Won’t Fund Rec Center as PR Spending Draws Scrutiny

EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah (July 2025) — As Eagle Mountain prepares to place a Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax proposal on the November 2025 ballot, city officials have clarified key details about how the proposed tax revenue would and would not be used. At the same time, questions have been raised about the city’s decision…

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Mayor Tom Westmoreland Secures Major Endorsements in Reelection Campaign

EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT — Governor Spencer Cox and former Utah State Representative Phil Lyman have announced their support for Mayor Tom Westmoreland’s reelection campaign. Governor Spencer Cox“I’m proud to endorse Mayor Westmoreland for re-election, and I look forward to continuing working together to support a stronger future for Eagle Mountain residents.” Former Utah State Representative…

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Craig Whiting announces candidacy for Eagle Mountain City Council on a bold “city first – NOT developer first” agenda

Craig Whiting, a highly experienced and successful real estate broker & businessman, has filed candidacy for Eagle Mountain City council on a city first – not developer first – agenda. Craig Whiting is the founder and owner of Prime Real Estate Experts, a large brokerage serving both commercial and residential real estate sectors. Craig has…

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Editorial – City Hires PR Firm Paid with Taxpayer Money to Market RAP Tax to Voters

Eagle Mountain Mayor Tom Westmoreland authorized a $43,000 contract with a PR firm—paid with taxpayer money—to promote the proposed RAP Tax ahead of the November 2025 vote. The city also employs full-time communications staff, raising questions about transparency, spending priorities, and how public messaging is being managed.

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Emily Buss Announces Candidacy for Eagle Mountain City Council

My name is Emily Buss, and I’m thrilled to officially announce my candidacy for Eagle MountainCity Council. I’m a licensed Social Service Worker, community engagement specialist, and proud EagleMountain resident. I am currently the Development & Volunteer Program Manager at TheWellness Farm. I’m also a wife, mother, library advisory board member, local Girl Scout troopleader,…

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Westmoreland Hires Heavy Hitter For Re-Election Campaign

Eagle Mountain Mayor Westmoreland’s re-election campaign has enlisted Ashley Losoya, a political communications strategist from Prose Political, as the media contact. Prose Political specializes in conservative messaging and storytelling to connect candidates with voters, offering various campaign services. Losoya’s background includes experience with Republican candidates at local, state, and federal levels.

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