Jenn Gale, Jeff Lambson and Chris Killpack were sworn in as members of the Orem City Council on Wednesday evening. The ceremony began the first four-year terms of office for Gale and Killpack and the second term in office for Lambson. Orem Mayor Dave Young began the ceremony with a short speech, noting the importance […]
Orem City Council candidates recently submitted their final financial disclosures, showing a complete picture of spending and contributions for their campaigns. With the exception of Spencer Rands, one of the candidates, the final reports showed significant last-minute contributions to contenders from local political action committees, or PACs. Candidates reported either donations or in-kind contributions from […]
The property at 841 S. State St. in Orem has been very controversial to say the least. Orem is the most densely populated city in Utah County and the fourth-most densely populated city in Utah. Orem is built out, and the infrastructure is bending dangerously under the weight of too many people, too many vehicles […]
Outgoing council members Debby Lauret and Terry Peterson commemorated their service on the Orem City Council surrounded by family, friends and community members during separate farewell parties last week. Each council member leaves behind their own unique legacy and list of accomplishments from their years of public service. Lauret has served on the City Council […]
I have paid close attention to the activities of the Orem City Council and Orem politics in recent years. I have attended City Council meetings. I have listened to every political candidate. I have visited the websites of PACS on both sides of the issues. I have checked state law on some of the issues. […]