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.
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Mayor Karen McCandless has consistently focused on improving governmental transparency, fiscal accountability, and collaborative infrastructure planning. Throughout these sessions, she has prioritized the formalization of council procedures, including establishing clear 'advice and consent' processes for appointments and emphasizing strict compliance with the Open Meeting Act. She has also been deeply engaged in local policy development, particularly regarding short-term rental regulations, public safety funding, and sustainability initiatives like the city-wide tree planting program. Her leadership style emphasizes thorough vetting of budget proposals and the inclusion of citizen and neighborhood feedback in both land-use decisions and traffic management.
Potential for new housing construction and increased property values.
The development is expected to bring new commercial activity and potentially jobs to the area.
The development will require investment in new infrastructure, with costs potentially passed on to future homeowners. A homeowners association will be established for ongoing maintenance of the stormwater basin.
The new restaurant is expected to create jobs and contribute to local commerce.