Eagle Mountain officials have announced a ban on motorized vehicles on non-motorized trails, aiming to protect trail integrity and ensure the safety of all users.
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Categories: Eagle Mountain City Hall / Recreation and Parks
Category: Local Government
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.
Alberta Officials Visit Eagle Mountain to Learn About Data Center Excellence
An official delegation from Alberta, Canada, recently visited Eagle Mountain, Utah, to gather insights on the development and operation of data centers, an area in which the city has achieved significant success. The Canadian officials aimed to glean information that might aid in fostering similar developments back home. Alberta’s Interest in Data Centers The visit…
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Categories: Eagle Mountain City Hall
LDS Church Commits to ‘Day 1’ Compliance with Utah’s New Youth Safety Law
Utah Enacts S.B. 147 to Enhance Youth Worker Screening in Service Organizations In a decisive move to bolster the safety of minors, Utah has enacted Senate Bill 147 (S.B. 147), known as the Youth Service Organizations Amendments. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Keith Grover and Representative Tyler Clancy, introduces critical updates to the protocols for…
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Categories: Crime / State Government
Saratoga Springs Remembers Former Mayor Mia Love for Her Dedicated Service
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — The city of Saratoga Springs is mourning the loss of a trailblazing civic leader whose vision and tenacity helped shape the foundation of one of Utah’s fastest-growing communities. Mia Love, who served the city for over a decade, is being remembered for her tireless dedication, principled leadership, and unshakable belief in…
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Categories: City Government / Lifestyle
Eagle Mountain Newsletter: Infrastructure Progress, Conservation Wins, and Local History in Focus
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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Categories: City Government
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…
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Categories: Cedar County / Cedar Fort / History
OPINION: 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.)…
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Sweeping 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…
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Categories: Politics
Powering 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…
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Categories: City Government / Development / Energy / Utilities
2024 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…
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Categories: City Government / Lifestyle / Mayor's Voice