Rooted in community, growing with purpose. 

Mayor Dirk Burton highlighted that theme for West Jordan several times during his state of the city address given at the end of January. 

Burton’s address ran through multiple accomplishments from 2025, centering artistic achievements in his speech such as the new art center, sculpture and entertainment stage, in addition to city services. 

“From arts and culture to public safety, civic engagement and city services, 2025 was a year full of milestones,” he said. 

In June of last year, the long-awaited Canyon View Credit Union Community and Arts Center opened its 12,700 square foot building, which Burton said will act as a hub for theatre, performances, art exhibits and community gatherings. 

In January, it hosted the Wasatch Improv Festival for the first time, an event normally held in Midvale.

At the arts center, a giant steel sugar beet sculpture was installed and, Burton said, serves as the inspiration for the year’s theme, “rooted in community, growing with purpose.” 

He also pointed out Veterans Memorial Park will now feature an entertainment stage which can serve as a gathering place for civic events. 

Other notable city markers created in 2025, Burton said, included the expansion of the city’s Wheels Park in September which now has opportunities for scooters, skateboards, roller skates, balance bikes, wheelchairs and mountain bikes. Riverton’s recent skate park closure casts a brighter light on amenities like this. 

“This one-of-a-kind bike park brought riders, families and neighbors together, creating a unique outdoor space where people of all ages can connect, play and enjoy this amazing new addition to our city,” Burton said. 

Its third phase, currently under construction, will include a half pipe, viewing areas, restrooms and more mining equipment. 

Another artistic city marker came to the water tank at 4000 West and 7800 South, Burton noted, where a mountain mural was painted. 

“(It’s) 100 feet of color that now makes our water tank a cool landmark in town,” he said. 

He also emphasized the disc golf course at Sycamore Ridge Park and the Western Stampede’s 70th anniversary.

Burton said the message is simple. “Art in West Jordan isn't just for galleries, it's everywhere, connecting residents and celebrating who we are.”

While the mayor spent the first half of his speech on those community amenities, he was quick to point out the city “needs more than art and festivals to thrive.”  

The police department launched a drone program and was honored with awards from the NAACP as well as SWAT operator of the year. Most notable for the police department was the retirement of Ken Wallentine and the appointment of Jeremy Robertson as its newest police chief.

Other city services he highlighted include a new engine 55 for the fire department, the Citizens Academy, new judge Ryan Holton, the passport office added ASL and Spanish assistance and earned recognition as a Get Healthy Utah city. 

He said added lanes to roads improved east to west connections and the columbarium at the West Jordan cemetery offers families a dignified way to honor loved ones.