Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community (Cedar Valley Sentinel)

#EM2021 – Candidate Question – Housing Crisis

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Everyone in the news is talking about a housing crisis. And Eagle Mountain has not dodged the bullet as they say. There are people who have had their contracts pulled by the builders, houses are selling for over the asking price, and the cost of housing is increasing. The next question is to see how… Read more

Categories: #EM2021 / City Government

#2021 – Candidate Question – Communication

July 20, 2021July 21, 2021

Eagle Mountain City has recently had their Communications & Community Relations Director Accepted a Position With Draper City and the recently hired Tyler Maffitt as a replacement. One concern that comes up regularly, and one of the main reasons I have created this website, is Eagle Mountain City communications. I feel like I have a… Read more

Categories: #EM2021 / City Government

#EM2021 – Candidate Question – City Council Districts

July 19, 2021

During the first few years, when Eagle Mountain was young, the topic of districting came up several times during City Council meetings. The idea was that the city should be broken up into districts, and each district would have a City Council member elected from residents in that district. Eagle Mountain is growing, and the… Read more

Categories: #EM2021 / City Government

#EM2021 – Candidate Question – Vested Density/Building Moratorium

July 14, 2021

This is a two-question post. Eagle Mountain is seeing extensive growth, which is in conflict with the reasons the majority of Eagle Mountain residents moved to Eagle Mountain for. This question discusses vested growth and building moratoriums. Between the three types of developments, there are a total of 31,074 units that are vested or can… Read more

Categories: #EM2021 / Development

Eagle Mountain Meet the Candidates Night (July 15 – 6-9 p.m.)

July 13, 2021

During an election cycle, the informed voter tries to learn as much about the candidates as possible prior to the Primary (August 10, 2021) and Final Election in November (November 2, 2021). This election cycle is for the City Mayor as well as two City Council Seats. There will be no primary for the Mayor… Read more

Categories: iNSIDER

#EM2021 – Candidate Question – What Brings People To Eagle Mountain

July 12, 2021July 21, 2021

One of the biggest influencers on code should be why people come to an area. What they feel the area should look like and be like in the future. I feel it is important for anyone in city office to know why people move to an area, so that they can then tailor laws and… Read more

Categories: #EM2021 / City Government

Eagle Mountain City Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Master Plan

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UTAH (July 9, 2021) – Eagle Mountain City has updated its Transportation Master Plan, which serves as a 30-year planning guide for all modes of transportation within the community. The City is proactively planning and developing transportation solutions to accommodate future mobility and access needs. Eagle Mountain City’s population is projected to grow… Read more

Categories: Development / Traffic

Utah Black Lives Matters Makes Statement That If You Fly The American Flag, You Are Racist

July 8, 2021October 5, 2021

The Utah chapter of Black Lives Matter recently posted on their Facebook page that if you fly an American flag you are an idiot, racist and can’t be trusted. Here is the text from the post. When we Black Americans see this flag we know the person flying it is not safe to be around…. Read more

Categories: City Government / History / iNSIDER / Society

#EM2021 – Candidate Question – Housing Needs vs Wants

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

This was a two-part question. I asked the candidates for Mayor as well as for City Council two questions about Housing needs and resident housing wants. Question: In your opinion, what type of housing is needed in Eagle Mountain? Mayor Candidates City Council Candidates Question: In your opinion, what type of housing do Eagle Mountain… Read more

Categories: #EM2021 / Development / Lifestyle

Prepare Your Home For Sale With These Valuable Resources

July 6, 2021

Selling your home doesn’t have to be a stressful event. In fact, with a little hard work and a lot of organization, you can breathe easy and get your home on the market in no time at all. Here are some tips for getting your house on the market so you can move into your… Read more

Categories: Development / Lifestyle

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