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Are electric buses a viable solution for Little Cottonwood traffic problems?

Feb 22, 2022 08:07PM ● By Justin Adams

On a recent test run, an electric bus makes it up Little Cottonwood Canyon easily and quietly.

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Recycling revisited: The Big 3 is still the big focus

Feb 03, 2022 02:48PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Opportunities to recycle paper and glass also exist.

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Oath of office remarks reflect personalities and perspectives of mayor and councilmembers

Jan 25, 2022 01:45PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Stories about lessons learned and hopes for the future were talked about during Draper City’s oath of office ceremony.

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The Point, the prison and historic preservation

Jan 10, 2022 03:22PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Preserving the old and brFor some people, there is a strong sense of duty to consider the historic value of what surrounds them or risk losing it forever. And it’s often the role of everyday residents to push for preservation while a city’s leaders are focused on matters of growth, economics, and wise use of taxpayer funds. inging in the new clash at Draper’s upcoming development, The Point.

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Potential helicopter pad in Draper development draws crowd to council meeting

Dec 13, 2021 01:58PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

The council voted unanimously to deny the proposal.

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Measuring the impact of ranked choice voting

Dec 07, 2021 02:03PM ● By Justin Adams

Ranked choice voting proponents suggest that fully ranking every candidate on the ballot is voters’ best way to maximize their voice.

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‘A time of gratitude and reflection’ - City honors veterans with ceremony and Field of Flags

Nov 29, 2021 11:08AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

“It’s always overwhelming to see the amount of support we have for veterans,” said City Councilmember Mike Green at Draper’s Veterans Day ceremony.

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Incumbents emerge victorious from ranked-choice voting election

Nov 23, 2021 04:36PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Draper was among 26 municipalities to hold a first-ever Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) election Nov. 2.

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Government 101: How does your city know how much property tax to collect?

Nov 23, 2021 01:25PM ● By Erin Dixon

How do you know how much property tax you will pay?

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The largest youth council in the state is literally up and running in Draper

Nov 15, 2021 02:11PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Youth Council provides opportunities for service, leadership for local high schoolers.

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