Talking Up Eagle Mountain Eagle Mountain City

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With almost half of Eagle Mountain City's population under the age of 18, schools and accessible routes to schools are a major area of focus in our rapidly growing community. Rex Brimhall, Director of Transportation for Alpine School District and Assistant City Administrator Paul Jerome join Mayor Westmoreland to discuss efforts to increase communication between the city and school district and planning for future growth. 

Resident involvement is a valuable component of a fast-growing community like Eagle Mountain City. Management Analyst Evan Berrett, Economic Development Director Aaron Sanborn, and Communication & Community Relations Director Linda Peterson join Mayor Westmoreland to discuss how research, along with data from surveys, the upcoming 2020 Census, and resident interaction on city communication channels is beneficial and guides the city's efforts to efficiently manage resources and add or improve amenities and services. 

Miss Eagle Mountain Scholarship Program director Jessica Bodily, Miss Eagle Mountain's Outstanding Teen Rachel Mortensen and her 2nd Attendant Ella Black join Mayor Westmoreland to discuss how the program differs from the stigma sometimes associated with pageants, how it empowers young women and provides service to the EM community and beyond. 

Streets Manager Zac Hilton and Neighborhood Improvement Officer Jim Barney join Mayor Westmoreland to discuss the City's processes for snow removal, enforcement of street parking and other factors in keeping streets safer for residents during snow periods. 

Eagle Mountain City offers a diverse selection of community events for residents and visitors. City Events Manager Dawn Hancock, Events Coordinator Suzie McCorristin, Council Member Jared Gray with Pony Express Events, and Kayla Young with Eagle Mountain Arts Alliance join Mayor Westmoreland to discuss upcoming events and how residents can participate, as well as volunteer opportunities.