Utah Women Leading Government Newsletter | August 2025

Hello, everyone! My name is Jamie Young. I have worked for West Valley City for 25 years and am currently the Parks and Recreation Director. Our Parks & Recreation Department oversees more than 40 parks, two golf courses (The Ridge and Stonebridge Golf Clubs), the Family Fitness Center, Centennial Outdoor Pool and Harman Senior Recreation Center. I am lucky to work for a great City with people who are smart, creative and committed.

I love spending time with my family. Our two kids, daughter age 13 and son age 11, keep my husband and me busy with their sports and activities as well as camping, swimming and visiting theme parks as often as possible.  

As a working mother, I've had access to services which allowed me to work and know my kids were safe, including having my children in the childcare, pre-school and summer kamp at the Family Fitness Center and have always felt supported by the City and my supervisors as a working parent.

I appreciate Utah Women Leading Government for the support, training and networking opportunities it provides for women to enhance their skills to lead in the highest government jobs across the state.

Lunch & Learn: September 17

Exploring the Dignity Index with Tami Pyfer

Our next event is just a couple of weeks away! Join us for a thought-provoking Lunch & Learn featuring Tami Pyfer, who will introduce us to the Dignity Index—a powerful tool designed to elevate public discourse and promote respectful dialogue across differences.

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

⏱️ Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm

📍 Location: Midvale Community Center - 7615 Park Street, Midvale

🥗 Lunch will be provided

Whether you're curious about how the Dignity Index works or looking for ways to foster more constructive conversations in your community or workplace, this is a session you won’t want to miss!

RSVP HERE today and bring your appetite—for both food and insight!

A Bolder Way Forward City Designation

We’re excited to share that there is now an official A Bolder Way Forward Local Government Committee dedicated to engaging towns, cities, and counties across Utah in the vital work of helping women, girls, and families thrive.

Already, North Salt Lake and Midvale City have taken the lead by passing official resolutions to become "A Bolder Way Forward Cities." These communities are setting a powerful example of what local leadership can look like in supporting women, girls, and families.

But this is just the beginning—the committee is hopeful that many more municipalities will join this important movement!

If you believe your city might be interested in becoming part of this transformative effort, please reach out to Mariah Hill at mhill@midvaleut.gov.

August Poll

July Poll Results

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If you're on the hunt for a new job, be sure to check out the Utah League of Cities and Towns' Job Bank!

Here are some of the current openings around the state:

• Planner III - Senior Planner - Taylorsville
• Cultural Programs Manager - Murray
• GIS Internship - Greater Salt Lake MSD
• Transportation Analyst - WFRC
• Legal Assistant - Saratoga Springs

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