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Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo Rodeo Contract Motion Passed By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer The City Council meeting on March 18, 2014, decided the fate of this committee. The crowd filled the Council Chambers to overflowing and the majority attended to show some
opinion about the rodeo decision. Some commented on the subject during Public Comment time, and even more commented during the Public Hearing, after Jared Gray’s presentation. When it came time to vote on the approval of the Resolution approving an
Meet Saratoga Springs Councilman Steve
By Erin McClellan Staff Writer CM Stephen Willden is two months in to his 4-year term on the Saratoga Springs City Council. “We have a great city with fantastic things going on,” says Willden. “I love the fun things, like the Polar Bear Plunge, but also being involved and having a positive influence, right up front as important decisions are being made for the future.” Willden ran for a City Council seat twice. His second time was successful. “I feel blessed that the city residents had enough confidence in me to represent them. It’s a neat opportunity,” Willden added.
assignment and addendum to the Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo, EM, Utah Rodeo Contract, the motion passed with all voting yes except CM Bradley, who explained he supported the committee’s efforts but “I just couldn’t fund it.” Mayor Pengra had shown his opposition to this action, but after the vote was made, stated he supported their efforts and hoped the best. Westmoreland explained he voted yes because although he does believe in cutting costs for Pony
den. “That’s what I’ve brought to the table. I like to improve Willden operational efficiency.” Willden is on the Library Committee with CM Bud Poduska. “We’ve approved funding for two more parttime positions, so the staffing should be better now,” said Willden. “We feel it’s a wise use of money with no increase in taxes. We’ve doubled the number of people visiting the library, so the demand is there, and we’re offering a service people need. But there’s no long-term fixed cost associated with it.” The biggest challenge of being a City Council representative, he says, is “balancing doing the right thing for all 22,000 plus residents—not just a group of 20 people— versus making the most people happy. I try to do Willden. what a conserva“I love The biggest chaltive government basketball lenge of being a City would do. We’re and wish all trying to do I could Council represenwhat’s best.” play more tative, he says, is The most often.” “balancing doing surprising thing, Willden is he says, about a Certified the right thing for being on the City Public all 22,000 plus resCouncil is “how Accountant idents—not just a well everyone (CPA), gets along! having group of 20 people Everyone is very earned his professional, but Master’s there are a lot of Degree in different personalities, and accounting from BYU, and even when we disagree on a has worked for Zions Bancordecision, we still walk away poration for over ten years. and are friendly and get along “There aren’t too many CPAs great at events. They’re all that run for city council, but we need a good balance of fantastic people!” different expertise,” said Will“It’s awe-inspiring as I drive around the city, thinking about all the people, all the growth. And I’m a part of it. I get to make a big difference in our city—to make it a city we can all be proud of together.” A resident of Harvest Hills for nine years, Willden is married and a father of two sons and two daughters. “We love to travel together, watch movies, play board games and the Wii,” says
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Express Days, he was grateful and excited to see residents step up to make things happen. CM Ireland reminded everyone that he
had voted No on the rodeo for the past four straight
Honoring The Fallen By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer In honor of Sgt. Cory Wride, the State House passed a bill to rename a section of SR-73 “Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway”. The portion stretches from Redwood Road in Saratoga Springs out to the Tooele County line. Speaking about the bill, Eagle Mountain resident David Lifferth told KSL News, “This is how we appropriately remember and honor those who have served Utah and have given the ultimate sacrifice.” As a community, residents have not stopped there to remember and honor the sacrifices of Sgt. Wride and Deputy Sherwood. To benefit their families, Eagle Mountain resident Kim Cardwell organized a 5K in their memory. A chill wind blew over
years because this is what he had wanted from the very beginning. He voted yes now because someone else is involved to run the rodeo. To watch the meeting in it’s entirety, you may view it on the city’s YouTube channel. The minutes will also appear on the city website, and we will cover the meeting and April’s first city council meeting in the next addition of the Crossroads Journal. the valley the morning of Saturday, March 15, when participants gathered at the top of the hill near Hidden Hollow Elementary, but it didn’t freeze anyone’s spirits. As they waited for the run to begin, upbeat music kept everyone moving and dancing to stay warm until all participants were ready to begin. The run began a little later than planned because of the overwhelming number of people who registered for the race—proof that local residents, and even participants from out of town, want to show their care and support for those we have lost. All proceeds from registrants went to the Wride family, and proceeds from the silent auction and t-shirt sales went to the Sherwood family.
State House passed a bill to rename a section of SR73 “Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway”.
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