Quinn Mecham often speaks about good governance. But when you look at his record, a very different story emerges — one marked by poor judgment, ethical lapses, and political favoritism that contradict the very principles he claims to champion. A Conflict of Interest with Woodbury ...
Almost four years ago, I gave my first public comment at an Orem city council meeting. I was alone and nervous. I said that I opposed the sudden push for a study to decide whether our city should break away from Alpine School District and form a single-city district. After years on school ...
As we approach the end of the election season, with just days left until the final opportunity to cast your ballot, I’m reminded of the incredible magnitude of what it means to vote. Voting seems to be one of the most convenient inconveniences. Ballots arrive at your home, and polling ...
Where did our political mess in Orem begin? It is only by chance that I know the answer to this question, so I’d like to begin at the beginning. It was proposed that a student housing complex be built adjacent to UVU in 2018. The building site was surrounded by UVU property on all sides and ...
Orem’s housing conversation is heating up as the city approaches a pivotal point in its growth. Both mayoral candidates have offered distinct ideas for tackling affordability and development, but the contrast between them comes down to one question: Which approach is actually workable? Karen ...
We are witnessing what is inevitable when people use Negative Campaigning — they go too far. Recently we received a campaign flier in the mail with content that personally attacks a founding member of Stronger Together. The organization was attacked earlier in the campaign season and now ...
When the TV series Stranger Things ended their last season, the “upside down world” was percolating from its depths threatening our world, or at least Hawkins, Indiana. For many of us, it seems like we are living in that upside down world as American politics and economic policy seems to ...
Orem residents face a critical choice this election season: Who should manage our city’s ~$177 million budget? A closer look at the candidates reveals a clear difference in experience and results. Mayor Dave Young: Proven Leadership and Fiscal Discipline From managing multimillion-dollar ...
As I have watched Orem's campaign season play out, one thing that stands out to me is the stark difference between Karen McCandless and Dave Young. Karen looks at Orem like it's a living, breathing organism. Dave looks at Orem like it's a business. Karen trained as a chaplain, has a degree in ...
I apologize for not explaining the concept of “Negative Campaigning” well enough in my last letter to the editor. I am now capitalizing Negative Campaigning to underscore that this is more than just a little negativity in a political campaign, but it is a specific political strategy that ...
