This one is for all of the Pride and Prejudice lovers out there. Speaking of lovers, let’s take a moment to pause and think of Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. Ahhhhh. “The Other Bennet Sister” has finally come to America on Brit Box (very well done), and I’ve discovered the author Shannon ...
When families buy homes in residential neighborhoods, they do so with certain expectations. They expect streets designed for residents, not revolving tourists. They expect neighbors, not nightly guests. Most importantly, they expect the city’s zoning laws to mean something. That is why the ...
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 ...
This month marks one year since the decision to rezone Wilkerson Farm — a decision that forever changed one of Orem’s most beloved community spaces and raised serious questions about leadership, land-use judgment, developer influence, and whose voices truly matter at City Hall. For many ...
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 ...
