This year the Mayor and Two City Council seats are up for election. Two residents have filed as candidates for the Mayor’s Seat. Melissa Clark a current City Council member will be running against Tom Westmoreland the current Mayor. There were 6 residents that put their names in for the two open City Council Seats. Donna Burnham who is running for her seat as well as 5 others, including Brett Wright who is currently serving on the Planning Commission, as well as Tyler Shimakonis who is on the Library Board and serving with his wife on the Youth Council Advisors, and Rich Wood who has served on the Planning Commission in the past. I have included a list of the candidates as well as their contact information and a copy of the forms they signed when they applied for candidacy. I will be sending out questionnaires to them shortly and will post the results on this site in the near future.
Mayor Candidates
Tom Westmoreland tomwwestmoreland@gmail.com
Melissa Clark melissa4em@gmail.com
City Council Candidates
Brett Wright brettwright.emcity@gmail.com
Maria R Hopkin mariahopkin@gmail.com
Donna Rivera Burnham dburnham@gmail.com
Jason Allen info@Vote4JasonAllen.com
Rich Wood richwood.emcity@gmail.com
Tyler Shimakonis tyler4emcity@gmail.com
Supporting Documents
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.