In preparation for new development in southwest Orem, a 16" waterline is being constructed from Sandhill Rd. to Geneva Rd. on 2000 South.  

As was promised during the annexation of southwest Orem, the cost of utility construction is being born by the developer, not by the City. 

Assuming weather is good, construction should be completed by early spring.

Construction on some of Provo and Orem’s busiest roads will be a challenge, but the project team is committed to minimizing impacts to drivers, businesses and the streetscape.

Access to all businesses along the project corridor will be maintained during construction. The goal is to keep traffic moving and help people get to and from local businesses. Mitigation plans are being put in place to handle construction issues like noise and dust and potential changes to landscaping, parking and local events. The project team is currently meeting with businesses and residents along the project route to discuss and address their concerns that may arise during construction.

The contractor has established a dedicated 24-hour construction hotline. If you have any questions about construction, or would like to schedule a construction presentation for your business or organization, please contact our 24-hour hotline at 888-661-8806.

The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for Volunteers to visit long term care facilities monthly to 1) monitor specific regulatory items and 2) speak with residents about their concerns. 

Background with aging or disabled populations preferred.  Training provided.  Mileage reimbursement available.  Two year commitment required. 

                                      April 10-15           Palisade Park  
                                      April 17-22           Community Park    
                                      April 24-29           Nielsen’s Grove  
                                      May 1-6                Bonneville  
                                      May 8 – 13           Windsor    
                                      May 15-20            SCERA  
                                      May 22-27            City Center 

When: 6pm-7pm Thursday March 16th

Where: Northridge Elementary School (1660 N 50 E) - Media Room 

At this public meeting we will present the major components of the Northridge, Heatheridge, Windsor neighborhood plan, and have copies of the draft plan available for review. With consensus at this meeting, we will then take the plan to the Planning Commission and City Council for approval. 

Do your 2017 plans include international travel?  Or is your passport about to expire and you want to keep it current? 

 Smart Asset just came out with their list of the top 10 best cities in America.  They analyzed such items as debt, taxes, job growth, tech employment, families,  and affordability.

Orem came in third place this year.  The comments included: "If Orem is not on your radar, it should be.  With a population of 91,000 it is the smallest city to make the top 10 but that didn't stop it from ranking well in multiple studies.  Orem is a great city for families. It ranked first for best cities for working parents and second for multi-generational households. It is also one of the best places for trick or treating, which is certainly a family-oriented activity."

Orem ranks high in many studies performed by Forbes, Bloomberg, Milken, and Gallup such as  "Best Well Being", "Best for Successful Aging", "Safest Place to Raise a Child", "Best Place to Live", and "Best Performing Cities". 

But I found it interesting that Orem ranks high as one of the best places for trick or treating.  As I read this article I thought back to Halloween of last year.  The Orem Police Department held a trunk or treat activity at Mountain View High School last year.  I attended this event and was amazed to find thousands of trick or treaters and their parents standing in line to go on to the football field and go by 20 or more police and fire vehicles with treats for them.  Music was  playing and there was even a Cinderella type carriage carrying people around.  I so much appreciated the service that our safety personnel gave at this event.

As I looked back at the many factors that make our city a wonderful place to live, I thought over how much service our community gave this past year. 

I could go on and on.  But as the Mayor of Orem I wish to thank all of those who over the past 12 months have given so much to help build a better community by volunteering and giving service. 

Mayor Brunst