Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cottonwood Heights public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in general with critical priority
Old Mill Historic Preservation
Consultants presented a comprehensive engineering and financial study showing that stabilizing or reconstructing the historic Old Mill would result in significant multi-million dollar shortfalls, reinforcing that private redevelopment is economically unviable without extensive master planning incentives.
Stormwater Infrastructure Resilience and Funding
Residents affected by recent severe flooding expressed frustration over a lack of city communication and requested urgent action on storm drain infrastructure repairs on Scottish Drive.
Youth City Council Engagement
Cottonwood Heights is about to undergo a major leadership change as the city manager steps down. It’s a big deal because this person runs the day-to-day operations of our city, so we need to watch how the council handles the search for a replacement.
Legal Dispute/personnel
Cottonwood Heights’ police chief is suing the city and a council member, claiming he’s being pushed out of his job. This messy legal fight could lead to a leadership shakeup and leave taxpayers footing the bill.