It was announced last night during the City Council Meeting that Linda Peterson, Communications & Community Relations Director for the City of Eagle Mountain will be leaving and taking a position with Draper City. Linda has been with Eagle Mountain City for almost 15 years. In her position, she was responsible for Communications with the residents as well as the Eagle’s View Newsletter.
After Mayor Westmoreland made the announcement time was taken by each of the City Council members to address Linda and thank her for her service and time spent on the City’s staff. Mayor Westmoreland even referred to Linda as “The Mayor’s Therapist”. You can listen to the conversation from the Eagle Mountain City website: https://emcity.granicus.com/player/clip/209?view_id=1&redirect=true. The conversation starts at about 10:10 pm, or at about the 2-hour and 23-minute mark in the video.
The Eagle Mountain City website states this about the role of the position that Linda will leave vacant. “The Communications & Community Relations Director communicates to residents, businesses, and the media, timely information pertaining to the City. The Communications & Community Relations Director also manages the content of the website and social media, writes and distributes media releases, coordinates community relations, and supervises community events. There are many options for residents to stay informed about news, events, and emergency situations. See the buttons on this page to choose your preferences.”
The Draper City website lists the job description for the Communications Director as follows: “The Communications Director works under the direction of the City Manager and/or Assistant City Manager. The Communications Directorprepares, coordinates and facilitates the dissemination of information to the public through print, social media, broadcast media and other communication methods. This position works with the Mayor, city council members, and various boards and committees and assists with the promotion and marketing of Draper City. The Communications Director may direct the work of others as assigned. This position is an appointed position and is exempt from the protections described in Utah Code Ann. Section 10-3-1105(1)(a). ”
“Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain contacts with departments, furnishing and obtaining information requiring tact and judgement to avoid friction; frequent contacts with executives on matters requiring explanations and discussions; outside contact with the public presenting data that may influence important decisions; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules requiring the influencing of others to obtain desired result; regular and frequent outside contact with persons of high rank, including the media, requiring tact and judgement to deal with and influence people; requires a well-developed sense of timing and strategy; constant contact with elected officials, leaders of other organizations, the public, the media and others. Must be able to prioritize tasks; work well under pressure and impending deadlines; organize, establish and delegate meaningful goals; make sound recommendations and presentations; balance multiple conflicting priorities and make decisions that are subject to criticism and interpersonal contact.”
The City will miss Linda and if you would like to send her a note you can up to her last day at lpeterson@emcity.org. Running this site has given me the opportunity to work with Linda in her role with the City. I wish Linda the best in her new position with Draper City and know that she will be able to meet any challenges it may give her.
Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development.
Beyond his editorial role, Kieffer is the owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, a company specializing in media and communications, and the co-owner of Quail Run Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming and community engagement. He also actively contributes to the local economy and culture as a member of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
Kieffer’s dedication extends to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Cedar Valley area. He often participates in community-centered events and media, including podcasts that explore the unique aspects of life in the region. Through his varied endeavors, he remains a steadfast advocate for the growth and enrichment of the local community.