Springville Mayor’s Message The Wasatch Front has continued to be a popular destination for many seeking to make Utah their home or a place to start or grow their business. The communities within Utah County have emerged as some of the fastest growing in not only the state but also in the country. Despite hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, political uncertainty and economic downturns, Utah is still experiencing one of the best economies in the nation. Springville City is definitely one of these thriving Utah County communities. It is approaching four years now that I have served as mayor of Springville, and during this time I have been pleased with the changes and growth in our city. While I loved growing up in this town as a child, I have also enjoyed getting old here. Springville really is a great community, and it’s our citizens who make this town the amazing place it is. Springville has always had a nice, quaint, hometown feel and a strong sense of community. Our historic downtown has changed over the years,
but many of the businesses have done a remarkable job preserving the historic feel and ambiance of the buildings. Springville has done a great job creating a variety of recreation opportunities in the form of our many outstanding parks, sport fields, canyon facilities and campgrounds, the beautiful Hobble Creek Golf Course and our Clyde Recreation Center. These facilities bring our community together to enjoy youth sports programs, sit on the sandy beach at Bartholomew Park, camp in the mountains, play at the splash pad or hit a golf ball with friends. Besides the recreational opportunities, Springville is also home to an award-winning library and the Springville Museum of Art, which gives our town the designation of “Art City.” As our city has grown, our local businesses have flourished with the help of the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has been essential in providing networking opportunities for new and existing businesses to help them strengthen and grow
within the community. Springville has great businesses that provide employment opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are thankful for the support the chamber offers. As our town continues to grow, some of the main challenges will come in the form of transportation issues. We will likely see many more traffic signals and new roadways spread throughout our town. Springville is also working with the State of Utah in getting funding for a new freeway interchange at 1600 South that will provide additional commercial growth and also help alleviate congestion on the 400 South interchange. As we adjust to a post-pandemic world, let’s remember to support our local businesses and one another. Springville is a great community! Richard J Child Springville City Mayor
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