This year marked the opening of our new City Hall, providing a modern, efficient home for city operations and improving how residents access services. The new library, completed in 2025 and officially opened in early 2026, expands space more than fourfold and enhances opportunities for learning, collaboration and community connection.

Together, these facilities form a civic campus that will serve residents for generations. Importantly, these projects were funded through previously approved bonds and do not impact the city’s ongoing operational budgets.

We also marked a transition in leadership. Outgoing Mayor Jim Miller and Council Members Stephen Wilden and Michael McOmber collectively dedicated 48 years to Saratoga Springs, guiding the city through a period of unprecedented growth. At the same time, I am pleased to welcome new Council Members Emma Willson, Rob Taylor and Edon Davenport. Their leadership comes at a pivotal moment as we continue focusing on responsible planning, sound infrastructure and high-quality services for our residents.

Saratoga Springs is no longer simply the western edge of Utah County — it is central to the region’s economic future. Our focus is on shaping growth deliberately, aligning infrastructure, land use and economic development to provide long-term stability for residents and businesses alike.

Transportation remains a foundation of that planning. Recent projects, including the widening of Mountain View Corridor North, improvements to Pony Express Parkway and a UDOT underpass at Harbor Point Elementary, have improved safety and regional connectivity. Many of these projects are funded through partnerships with developers and the State of Utah, not through local property tax revenue.

Economic momentum is clear: our population now exceeds 70,000, with business investment continuing to grow. Upcoming projects, including WinCo and the Ring Road development, will strengthen the local economy and long-term tax base. Our downtown vision, guided by coordinated planning and phased development, offers a rare opportunity to create a cohesive, master-planned city center.

As mayor, I am deeply aware that Saratoga Springs does not succeed in isolation. Strong regional partnerships — with chambers of commerce, developers, state leaders and neighboring cities — remain essential. By planning deliberately, protecting infrastructure and providing reliable services, we are building a city that honors the past, serves residents today and prepares responsibly for the future.