December 2024

Mayor's Message | December 2024

In this month's message, Mayor Young shares his

Top 5 city highlights from 2024.

Watch the Message

You can read the full message here.

City Council Holiday Message

From everyone on the Orem City Council, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

City Council Message

from Councilmember Jeff Lambson

As we enjoy this holiday season and all that it brings, it is a perfect time to reflect and remember how blessed we are to live in this wonderful community of Orem. As we look forward to a New Year, here are some things to be aware of:

New Fire Training Facility - Helping our first responders stay 100% ready to save lives and serve our community.
New Orem City Hall - Our beautiful new city center building will soon be completed—achieved without any new taxes or debt!
Senior Memorial Garden - A serene place of remembrance for our friends at the Orem Senior Friendship Center.
Orem Library Remodel - Significant renovations are coming to Utah's best library, ensuring it remains a gem for generations to come.
Smooth Jazz at Windsor Park - In partnership with the Utah Jazz, we're building a brand-new basketball court for the community to enjoy.
Bikes & Hikes - Phase 3 of the Bike Skills Course at Mt. Timpanogos kicks off this spring—more fun and adventure ahead!
New Park Features at Northridge Park - Look forward to a new tennis court, four pickleball courts, and improved lighting for even more recreation opportunities.
Orem Gold Star Family Monument - Honoring the families of military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

As we celebrate this season of peace and gratitude, we hope your holidays are filled with rest, joy, and the warmth of family and friends. Here’s to an exciting and prosperous new year for all of us here in Orem!

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Upcoming City Council Meetings

JAN 14 & JAN 28

You can join Orem City Council meetings in person or online. Just visit orem.org/meetings to see the agendas and start times for upcoming meetings.

City Council Recap

City Council Meeting | 12.10.2024 - View Meeting

💬 Mayor and City Council discussed streamlining the city's boards and commissions. They also received reports on housing in Orem as well the moderate income housing plan. The Family & Children Memorial project team gave an update and the plans to remodel Library were also presented.
💬 Discussed updates to both stormwater plan as well as the Major Crimes Task Force. They also discussed an agreement with Lindon, Vineyard, and Pleasant Grove concerning the reorganized school district.p standardize projects across the city.
✅ The Mayor and Council voted to updated the city boards and commissions, make appointments to the Sleepy Ridge Commission, LaNae Millett to serve as Mayor Pro Tem, adopt updates to stormwater plan and Major Crimes Task Force, and move forward on the agreement for the reorganized school district.
🚫 The Mayor and Council voted 7-0 to deny a plan to redevelopment a portion of Canyon Tech Park Center into housing citing density and neighborhood fit concerns.
➡️ A proposal to redevelop the Wilkerson Farm area (710 W 2000 S) was continued until February.

You can see how each elected official voted on an issue, view all city financial documents, see proposed projects, review city code and so much more on the Orem Transparency Portal.

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This time of year can be difficult if there's a missing stocking at the mantle. That's why we're hosting the 7th annual Community Christmas Caroling Event in the Orem City Cemetery on December 23rd at 6pm. There will be free hot chocolate and plus the strength and peace that comes from gathering together to sing the special music of the season and remember those we've lost.

At the Library - Holiday Concert Series

Join us for our annual holiday concert series in the Orem Library Hall.

All performances start at 7 PM. Free & open to all ages!

Utah Vocal Arts Academy | Tuesday, Dec 17

A special celebration featuring classical, pop, and theatrical voices.

A Christmas Carol One-Man Show with Bryan Johnson | Wednesday, Dec 18

Step into Dickens’ classic with this unforgettable one-man performance.

Thomas Cordner Memorial Pipe Band & An Rogaire Dubh | Thursday, Dec 19

Experience the sounds of bagpipes, fiddles, and Celtic cheer!

The Grinch Who Announces Christmas Fun

Holiday Market Schedule

Saturday, December 21st, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Orem City Center Park

The Orem Express will be giving FREE rides in the park from 4- 7 pm. each Saturday until Christmas.

Shop Local this Holiday Season!

There's no place like home for the holidays . . . and holiday shopping! Shop local this holiday season and give the gift that keeps on giving all year long!

#ShopOrem #ShopLocal

Gold Star Family Monument Project

If you need to complete your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA before year-end, consider this meaningful way to give back. Donations to the Orem Gold Star Family Memorial are 100% tax-deductible and will honor military families who have sacrificed so much for our country. It’s a great way to meet your financial requirements while making a lasting impact in our community. Call us today at 801-229-7000 to get started.

We're building Utah County's first Gold Star Family Monument to honor those local families that have lost a loved one in armed conflict and we're accepting 100% tax deductible donations to help make it happen. Donations of all amounts are of course welcome as we want these families to know they are not forgotten.

Donations are 100% tax-deductible and can be made online.

Donate Here

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For issues, call or text the Orem Help Center at 801-229-7000. After hours, call 801-229-7070 for non-emergencies.

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