Duncan J. Searcy has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Eagle Mountain in the 2025 election, bringing a fresh, practical, common-sense approach to local leadership. His campaign is centered on infrastructure, recreation, and protecting the most innocent in our community—our children.
Searcy is a lifelong patriot who has served in our nation’s military flying apache helicopters, and also fought in Afghanistan in 2020. He’s gone viral on social media multiple times, is a small business owner and a devoted father. DJ isn’t positioning himself as a politician, but as a public servant. He’s ready to make the mayor’s office feel less like a podium and more like a tool for the people of Eagle Mountain.
Searcy’s platform stands on key pillars essential to the development and prosperity of our beautiful city:
Controlled Development and Infrastructure Expansion
Our city has seen tremendous growth over the past decade, and more is coming. The question is not whether growth will happen, but whether it will be managed wisely. Searcy believes in responsible growth that matches the pace of our infrastructure. That means catching up with the current growth and ensuring roads, water, schools, and other public services can handle what’s being built—before it’s built.
Expanding Recreation and Building Community
We will be known as “Utah’s Recreation City.” Searcy will expand our Parks and Recreation budget, creating spaces where our community can thrive—and where businesses and industries will want to flock to.
Protecting Our Most Innocent
If we can’t even ensure safety for our most vulnerable—our children—then we’ve failed as a community. That means greater protection at schools, parks, in our neighborhoods, and on our streets. Searcy will work with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office to create the School Shooting QRF (Quick Reactionary Force). We will empower trained, experienced veterans to engage a school shooter within minutes of being notified. There will be no more guessing if our children will be safe at school. Our children are our most precious assets, and we must protect them at all costs.
Investing in Our Youth
Searcy will spearhead mentorship programs for teens and preteens in our community. We will hold events like BBQs, scripture study nights (of all religions), dances, service opportunities, mentorship classes—and every speaker or guest will be someone your children can look up to and admire.
Searcy’s campaign draws attention not just for its message, but for its tone—it’s real, it’s humorous, and it’s not just fake promises to get him elected. This approach was on full display at the Pony Express Parade, where Searcy was seen riding a camel dressed as a dictator. It was a reminder that politics doesn’t have to be a guy in a suit telling you what he might do. It can be approachable, personal, and yes—even a little funny. It’s one way DJ is setting himself apart: less posturing, more personality.
“I am getting into politics because I’m tired of complaining. I have been failed by my leaders in the military and at every level of government. I am particularly talented at holding people accountable. I
am ready to help put Eagle Mountain on the map for our state level leadership and get our community the infrastructure that it deserves. Said Searcy. “Eagle Mountain, if you are content – vote for any of the other 4 candidates. If you are ready for change, I am ready to work”
To learn more about Searcy’s platform, visit www.DJ4EM.com and follow DJ on social media to stay up to date with his campaign.
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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.