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First council meeting of the year: a coin toss, urging for transparency

Feb 13, 2020 ● By Erin Dixon

The first city council meeting of 2020 was eventful: a coin toss and discussion on differences in opinion when it comes to transparency.

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New council adviser position is filled by former city manager

Feb 05, 2020 ● By Erin Dixon

New position in city hall advises council members on rules and regulations to help them make educated decisions.

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New West Jordan Mayor and council take the oath of office

Jan 21, 2020 ● By Erin Dixon

The new year brings a new type of mayor to West Jordan, and three new faces to city council.

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A new face for West Jordan

Jan 06, 2020 ● By Erin Dixon

Sixty-three votes changed the government; 589 votes brought in a new strong mayor.

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Winter skies hold less pollution than 10 years ago

Dec 11, 2019 ● By Erin Dixon

While winter pollution remains a problem, it is less of a problem than it was a decade ago.

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Four-minute emergency response time enforced in West Jordan

Dec 04, 2019 ● By Erin Dixon

Ten years ago, all-new development roads were required to allow emergency response to arrive in four minutes or less. A new development had to add an access road to meet this requirement.

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Santa sightings, Christmas concerts and tree lightings: Inexpensive holiday fun for the family

Dec 01, 2019 ● By Christy Jepson

Almost every day in December offers activities to enjoy around the Salt Lake valley.

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There’s a 50% chance of a major earthquake occurring within your lifetime—prepare now

Nov 06, 2019 ● By Jennifer J Johnson

Optimism is usually a good thing. But when it comes to avoiding the 800-pound elephant in Utah—the likelihood of a 7.0 or stronger earthquake—optimism should be traded for preparedness, experts say. 

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