January 2025

Mayor's Message | January 2024

In this month's message, Mayor Young shares some of the most exciting things planned for Orem in 2025.

Watch the Message

You can read the full message here.

City Council Message

from Councilmember David Spencer

I just wrapped up my 11th year on the City Council and this year may have been a record for getting good things done for Orem. It’s been an incredible year for our city, and I’m excited to share a few highlights.

Our Christmas lights display was bigger and brighter than ever, with 550,000 lights bringing holiday cheer to our community. It’s been wonderful seeing families and friends gather to enjoy the magic of the season. You can enjoy the lights all the way through Valentine's Day.

We also launched myHometown, a program that’s already making a difference in the Geneva Heights neighborhood by connecting residents with resources and opportunities. It’s helping build pride and unity in our city, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.

This year, we broke ground on a new fire training facility to ensure our first responders are fully equipped and trained to save lives. This is a major step in keeping our community safe.

Finally, Lakeside Sports Park brought in 50,000 visitors from out of town, boosting our local businesses and putting our city on the map. We’re excited to build on this success in the years ahead.

Thank you for your support and commitment to making our city an amazing place to live. Let’s keep this momentum going in 2025!

Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!

Councilmember David Spencer

Visit our Events Website!

Upcoming City Council Meetings

JAN 28 & FEB 11

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 | 1.14.2025 - View Meeting

💬 Mayor and City Council discussed opportunities to implement findings from the healthy community survey as part of the Healthy Orem initiative.
💬 Spoke with UDOT about a request for permission to work at night to improve safety & speed up project timeline on 1600 N.
💬 Received report on EPA Brownfields projects to identify and measure environmental contamination and develop remediation plans.
💬 A new state law requires new conflict of interest disclosures and the city legal team gave a training on this requirement.
💬 Discussed new CARE tax policy change recommendations dealing with changes to the application timeline, categories, and grant distribution practices.

✅ Approval of past meeting minutes, Krista Tate, Kami Burgess, Ashley Shumway, and Rodney Gardner appointed to Events Commission, Madeline Komen reappointed to Planning Commission 1600 North Nighttime Construction Exemption Granted
✅ Approval of budget amendment Reporting on changes to this fiscal year’s budget to account for: grants & donations received, interest earnings, changes to project expenditures & expenses, cost of new services, etc.

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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Get the Help You Need in the Way You Want It

If you have a problem in the city, we want to help you solve it. That's why we've set up so many different ways for you to report issues to us.

Create a work ticket in our new Citizen Connect program at connect.orem.gov.
Shoot us a text at 801-229-7000
Hit us with an email at help@orem.gov
Give us a ring and talk to a real human at 801-229-7000
Send us a DM on social media - Instagram or Facebook

At the Library

Library Hall Presents: Mindy Gledhill

Friday, February 7

6 PM (Art Reception)

7:30 PM (Concert)

Step into the world of Mindy Gledhill’s creative journey in The Phone Booth Sessions, Vol. 1. Inspired by a chance encounter with an old phone booth in Salt Lake City, Mindy transformed it into a recording studio where she explored heartfelt conversations with her childhood self. Experience this unique project firsthand at Library Hall, where Mindy’s reassembled recording studio will be on display, along with artwork by Kylie Finlinson and Clark Clifford, from February 7–April 11.

Join Mindy for an art reception on February 7 in Library Hall, followed by a special concert featuring music from The Phone Booth Sessions, Vol. 1.

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PERC at the Orem Public Library!

Operating in the North Wing of the Orem Public Library, the Parent Education Resource Center (PERC) acts as a learning library of its own, offering toys, games, and enrichment for children and parents alike. FREE with an Orem Public Library Card!

More Info Here!

Shop Local in 2025!

As we step into 2025, it's more important than ever to support the businesses that make our community unique and vibrant.

Every purchase helps create jobs, boost the economy, and strengthen the vibrant culture we all cherish.

#ShopOrem #ShopLocal

Applications Now Open for Oremfest

Oremfest will be here before we know it and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join in the excitement! Whether you’re a performer, vendor, volunteer, or sponsor, this is your chance to be part of Orem’s most celebrated event. Act fast—many applications close February 28!

Check Out Oremfest 2025

Gold Star Family Monument Project

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 make 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

Contact Us!

Get the help you need in the way you want.

Let’s Chat! We text!

Text 801-229-7000 for quick help. An agent will assist you soon.

Orem 311 Chat is a non-emergency information service.

Start a Work Ticket

Submitting an issue through Orem 311 is a great way to get the ball rolling.

Submit a Ticket

Give us a Call

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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