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Elected officials for Orem City — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.

Mayor

Karen McCandless

Mayor

2026-2030

Karen McCandless's platform focused on addressing key local issues such as housing and improving city infrastructure. She also emphasized a desire to reduce political polarization within Orem.

3 campaign promises3 news mentions

City Council

Jenn Gale

City Council Member

2024-2028

Jenn Gale's platform focused on addressing the challenges of rapid growth and infrastructure development in Orem. Her campaign priorities centered on navigating complex municipal issues such as transportation planning and the utilization of the CARE tax to support city services.

2 campaign promises1 news mention

Chris Killpack

City Council Member

2024-2028

Chris Killpack's platform focused on addressing key municipal issues including urban growth, transportation infrastructure, and the management of the CARE tax. His campaign was characterized by active participation in public forums to engage with Orem residents on these policy priorities.

1 campaign promise1 news mention

Jeff Lambson

City Council Member

2024-2028

The provided articles do not offer a comprehensive overview of Jeff Lambson's overall platform or specific campaign promises beyond a commitment to enhancing transparency through a new portal on the city website. The focus of the articles is primarily on election results, campaign tactics, and council decisions rather than detailed policy positions.

1 campaign promise1 news mention

Quinn Mecham

City Council Member

2026-2030

Quinn Mecham's platform appears to center on supporting development, specifically mentioning support for development at the Orem mall. Other articles focus on the general political climate in Orem, including negative campaigning and polarization, rather than specific policy proposals from Mecham.

1 campaign promise