Category: Mayor’s Voice

Tomorrow, our Planning Commission will be discussing potential code changes spanning several subjects. If you would like to review those proposed changes, you can review the planning commission packet here: http://www.eaglemountaincity.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=5819. Item B on the agenda reads: “Ranches HOA Design Guidelines, Chapter 17 Code Amendments, Public Hearing, Discussion Item, and Action Item.” One might be… Read more

Transportation has been an important issue in Eagle Mountain since the city was incorporated in 1996. I recently provided an update for residents regarding upcoming transportation infrastructure improvements. The City now can provide details of planned transportation improvements for City Center related to the imminent increase of traffic we are expecting with the new high… Read more

Over the last two weeks or so we have had some significant weather induced traffic delays. While weather was a factor in the delays, the fact remains that growth within the Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs Communities has resulted in an increasing population (approximately 60,000 residents between us), and thus and increasing number of cars… Read more

As the year is winding down and the reality of single digit temperatures will soon be here to stay, I find myself reflecting on the year gone by. As I reflect, I am filled with gratitude for so many reasons. I am in a word, thankful. For those who know me best, it will go… Read more

With the new budget approved in June, July 1 marks the beginning of a new fiscal year. With the budget year starting in the summer, the City gets moving as quickly as possible to complete projects before the weather turns colder. The most time-sensitive projects are transportation related. Typically, half of road projects are completed… Read more

On June 7th there will be a public open house meeting at Frontier Middle School to provide information about the current stage of planning for two significant projects in Eagle Mountain. One of those projects is the building of Cory B. Wride Memorial Park. The second is future plans for landscape improvements to Ranches Parkway… Read more

This Saturday, April 30 is our Community Clean-Up event from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. This is an opportunity for individuals, families, youth groups, Scouts, business and church groups to come together in the spirit of volunteerism to beautify and improve our city in a short span of time by working together. We appreciate those… Read more

Recently, at my neighborhood caucus, I had the opportunity to answer questions from residents while we waited for the votes to be tallied. I wasn’t surprised when someone asked, “When are we going to get a rec center?” because I get this question frequently. Cities can certainly offer recreation opportunities in various capacities, though I… Read more

Residents of Eagle Mountain City, it is my great pleasure to share with you once again the State of our City. I want to begin by acknowledging an important milestone. Eagle Mountain will celebrate our twentieth birthday this year. As we look forward to 2016 and the blessings that await us, let us also remember… Read more