With the change in the State and County COVID-19 status, the Mayor of Eagle Mountain has removed the restrictions on city meetings and is now authorizing in-person City Council, and Planning Commission meetings to resume. The May 18th City Council meeting was the first of the in-person meetings since the onset of the COVID-19 Restrictions.
Mayor Westmoreland made the following statement when asked about the change in allowing in-person meetings.
Through the past year we learned to adapt to our circumstances and in some cases even found ways to be more efficient with remote meetings. However, nothing can replace the experience of working with others in person. I am grateful to be getting back to more normal activities, and social interaction.
Mayor Westmoreland
Eagle Mountain City
I asked the City Council if they wanted to comment on the change. Melissa Clark, who will be running against Mayor Westmoreland in the upcoming municipal election made the following statement.
“Many hours have been put into preparing us to return to in-person meetings. I am grateful for the staff that worked so hard to make our first meeting nearly flawless and for the staff that has been working in the trenches during the last 14 months; we could not be Eagle Mountain without you. I am delighted we can finally be back meeting at City Hall with the people we were elected to represent. We all serve better when we serve closer to the people. Oh, how I missed seeing your faces in the Council Chambers!”
Councilmember Melissa Clark
I for one will be glad to see these meetings held in person. Following city government over the last year has been hard, and it will be nice to be able to see the interactions of board and elected officials in person again.
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.