Even though this was written before the Western Stampede occurred, by the time you read this, the Western Stampede will have concluded, the parade entries have returned home, and the fireworks show lit the sky. The Western Stampede festivities are a big part of living in West Jordan. As a council, we hope many of you and your families enjoyed attending and being a part of the city’s festivities. Council Member Chris McConnehey has been involved in the Western Stampede for many years and stated, “Having lived in West Jordan my whole life, the city events have always been in the center of our family’s celebration around the 4th of July. Today from my seat on the City Council I get to see how many people behind the scenes pour their heart and soul into events. We sincerely love our volunteers, community groups, sponsors and city staff that work all through the holiday to help their neighbors make lifetime memories. Thank you!”
Most of May and June for the City Council has been related to the city’s budget. State law requires all city councils to adopt a balanced budget before the end of June. Once adopted, the new budget takes affect beginning in July.
There has been some growth with new businesses coming into the city. The Council has continued strong funding for economic development to encourage business to come to the city. The Council has also funded additional purchases in technology to help the city and its staff be more efficient and modern and transparent. Council Member Kayleen Whitelock noted, “The city budget is really the resident’s money and we, as a Council, take seriously our fiduciary duty in how it is allocated for the services the residents need such as Police, Fire, and Public Works.”
Copies of the city budget and financial reports can be found on the city website. The City Council typically meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Follow the Council on Facebook @WestJordanCityCouncil and Twitter at @WJCityCouncil
