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Council approves controversial Bangerter Crossroads development despite traffic concerns

May 04, 2026 10:24AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Despite rigorous opposition from neighbors over traffic concerns, Draper City Council approved the development near Bangerter Parkway and 13800 South.

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Suzanne Harrison—a medical doctor who feels called to public service

May 04, 2026 09:58AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Dr. Suzanne Harrison seeks to inform residents of services Salt Lake County provides and her priorities as a councilmember on improving those services.

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Neighbors seek independent review of traffic study before rezone is reconsidered this spring

Mar 31, 2026 04:27PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Concerned that traffic will be problematic if large development is approved, one resident found inconsistencies between traffic study and what was submitted to the city.

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A freshman Utah lawmaker in his second year, Cal Roberts passed all five bills he sponsored

Mar 31, 2026 04:21PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

House Rep. Cal Roberts, one of the youngest members of the Legislature, succeeded in passing all five bills he sponsored in his second year.

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Women are stepping up to lead Utah’s cities

Mar 04, 2026 05:45PM ● By Peri Kinder

Female mayors move from the exception to the norm.

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Sen. Luz Escamilla is presented with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Award

Mar 04, 2026 05:32PM ● By Peri Kinder

The senator was recognized for her work championing families and justice.

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Training from County Health Department, Draper City teaches the QPR method of suicide prevention

Feb 27, 2026 05:38PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

The QPR method of suicide prevention is to question the person in crisis, persuade them to seek help and refer them to resources for recovery.

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City Hall lobby remodeled for safety reasons

Feb 27, 2026 05:28PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

The remodel will improve safety for city employees who interact with the public while doing their jobs.

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Tourism results in lower property taxes says mayor in State of City speech

Feb 27, 2026 05:10PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Tourism and shopping locally fund city services while keeping property taxes lower for residents, but the mayor warns of budget shortfall if the legislature increases tax exemption.

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New contractor for Draper Park’s one million lights and first-ever Menorah lighting at City Hall

Feb 27, 2026 01:26PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

The city hired a new contractor to put up the estimated one million lights at Draper Park and hosted a first-ever Menorah lighting.

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