Throughout my time representing Utah’s 2nd District in Congress, I consistently sounded the alarm on the devastating effects that social media has had on our nation’s youth. The data speaks for itself: the unchecked spread of addictive algorithms and predatory platforms correlates directly ...
Short-term rentals (STRs) are currently not legal in Orem's residential neighborhoods. As Orem City considers proposals that could legalize or expand short-term rentals, I believe residents deserve a thoughtful and transparent discussion about the long-term impacts such a change could have on ...
The current discussion about short-term rentals in Orem is an important one and so we wrote the following statement. It was read to the Orem City Council on April 28 and we would like to share it with everyone: Members of the Council: I’m speaking tonight as a resident who cares deeply ...
When billionaire Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful” on the reality TV show “Shark Tank” announced that a huge data center would be built in the Hansel Valley of Box Elder County, it indeed set off a firestorm. Even for a data center, this one was extra big as the facility ...
Many Orem homeowners made decisions based on the rules and approvals that existed at the time. Many short-term rental hosts moved forward in good faith after receiving city approval and operating under the understanding that we were complying with the rules in place. For families who relied on ...
Something we do every day is an important step in taking care of our own mental health and in helping others. In fact, it’s an invaluable step in preventing suicide: talking. Talking about mental health and talking about suicide can help to save someone’s life. During this month, Mental ...
Last year, while we were on vacation, we got this exciting text from our daughter, “THERE’S A SQUIRREL IN MY BED!!!” My Disney brainwashed mind, which will override safety concerns and common sense any day, was happy for her. “That’s great!” I cheered. “They’re ...
Looking back, what first drew me toward organizing golf experiences was the wish to show people a different side of the game. Too often, golf is associated only with tournaments, money, branding, or spectacle, while the things that actually make people return to it are rarely talked about. I ...
Orem’s schools are one of the main reasons families choose to live here. But the continued spread of short-term rentals threatens the long-term stability of our neighborhoods and our schools in ways that cannot be ignored. Orem currently has approximately 529 short-term rentals spread across ...
For decades, Orem has worn its motto like a badge of honor: Family City USA. It is a brand that promises stability, quiet streets, and a community where neighbors know and trust one another. But as short-term rentals (STRs) like Airbnb proliferate across our residential zones—often in direct ...
