OCTOBER 2020
MAYOR’S MESSAGE I switched on the TV to an ad intending to sully the record and reputation of Congressman Ben McAdams. A commercial soon followed running equally negative messaging directed at his opponent, Burgess Owens. I expect the negative tenor and frequency of political advertising to increase exponentially through November 3rd. It has caused a dramatic reduction in my TV consumption, an unintended benefit of this election. We all complain about these tactics, scratch our heads at the mudslinging, and yet it continues. In fact, each year the angry vitriol seems to ramp up. There can be but one answer; it must work! Appealing to our worst fears apparently persuades our vote more than a message of vision and hope- go figure! I raise this issue from a place of frustration and confusion. It seems in complete contrast to what I witness out in the community each and every day. The most
recent example occurred at the citywide cleanup on Saturday, September 12th. Our staff quickly organized the event to assist with debris collection following the windstorm. Hundreds of loads were delivered. We had some wonderful conversations over the course of the day with our Holladay residents. What really stuck me is how many of these individuals were hauling debris for their neighbors. There were so many individuals voluntarily pitching in, taking time on a Saturday to help those most in need. One of my pine trees came down, blocking the road. Two neighbors showed up with chain saws and a few hours later the road was once again navigable. There are hundreds of stories just like this one, not just in Holladay, but all along the Wasatch Front. So, after COVID, an earthquake, civil unrest and a massive windstorm, neighbor voluntarily helping neighbor was once again the theme of the day. I’m no psychologist, I do not understand how we can be so persuaded by hate and fear, yet act out of
General Election - November 3, 2020
By Capt. Dan Brown, Unified Fire Authoriity
• The deadline to register to vote or update your registration address and receive a ballot by mail is October 23rd.
Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers will also be available for individuals who need to vote in person. The locations are listed on the website and on the letter included in ballot packets.
RETURNING YOUR BALLOT
• • • • Holladay has a drop box located in the north west corner parking lot of City Hall.
By Mail: • A ballot returned by mail must be postmarked no later than November 2nd, the day before Election Day! After this date, you can drop off your voted ballot at a designated location on Election Day during voting hours. Ballot Drop Box Locations: (Open until 8:00 pm on Election Day) • Drive-up ballot drop boxes throughout the County open 24/7 until 8:00 pm on Election Day. • Any Vote Center on Election Day, November 3, 2020 (open 7:00 am – 8:00 pm) A list of ballot drop boxes are included in ballot instructions and on the website: www.got-vote.org
Be Safe, Be Kind. – Rob Dahle, Mayor
October is Fire Prevention Month
The 2020 General Election is being conducted mainly by mail. Ballots will be mailed to active registered voters October 13th – 21 days prior to Election Day, which is the earliest date allowed according to Utah State Law. For information on registering to vote, or to update your registration address, visit: www.gov-vote.org.
• If you are already registered to vote in Salt Lake County and have moved within the county, you may update your address by calling or emailing the Election Division at 385-468-7400 or got-vote@slco.org.
compassion and care for those most in need. I do believe actions speak louder than words. What I witness in action more closely reflects who we are as a community than the messages transmitted through local and national media outlets. As long as we continue to acknowledge, through our actions, the divine in each and every human being, we have reason to be hopeful. During these difficult times, we should all take comfort knowing that Holladay has not waivered in this regard. So, as the ads ramp up, if you can’t dodge the hefty portion of negative messaging coming your way, remember that it’s what we do that counts. Its how we continue to serve one another that reveals our true character, which establishes who we are as a community.
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Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month? The goal of Fire Prevention Month is to raise fire safety awareness and help ensure your family has a plan ready. The campaign for October is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” This is very timely as many continue to avoid restaurants and cook more at home. Here are some facts and tips to keep safe during cooking. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Thanksgiving is the leading day for fires involving cooking equipment. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen and check food regularly. Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it’s cool. Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop. Loose clothing can hang down onto stove burners and catch fire. Wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
Additionally, here are some interesting facts about fire safety: • 3 of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no working smoke alarms • Less than 50% of homeowners have an escape plan • Carbon monoxide (CO) is the #1 cause of accidental death • 60% of consumers do not test their smoke and CO alarms monthly • Only 47% of people report having CO alarms in their home • Just 43% of homeowners have an escape plan • Thanks and stay safe, Holladay!
OCTOBER 2020
CITY INFORMATION
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Rob Dahle, Mayor rdahle@cityofholladay.com 801-580-3056 Sabrina Petersen, District 1 spetersen@cityofholladay.com 801-859-9427 Matt Durham, District 2 mdurham@cityofholladay.com 801-999-0781 Paul Fotheringham, District 3 pfotheringham@cityofholladay.com 801-424-3058 Drew Quinn, District 4 dquinn@cityofholladay.com 801-987-8805 Dan Gibbons, District 5 dgibbons@cityofholladay.com 385-215-0622 Gina Chamness, City Manager gchamness@cityofholladay.com
By: Julie Harvey, Emergency Management Planner If someone called you at work and said they were from IT and were working on a network issue and needed your password, would you give it to them? If a “bad actor” viewed your social media would they be able to tell when you are not home because you “checked in” at a restaurant or posted vacation pictures? There are so many ways that your personal information can be obtained and compromised it is a good idea to take the time to review sources of current cybersecurity information. There are two wonderful websites with relevant and informative information about cybersecurity. The STOP.THINK.CONNET ™ Campaign is a national public awareness campaign aimed at increasing the understanding of cyber threats and empowering the American public to be safer and more secure online. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. We each have to do our part to keep the Internet safe. When we all take simple steps to be safer online, it makes using the Internet a more secure experience for everyone.
PUBLIC MEETINGS: City Council – first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
www.cisa.gov/stopthinkconnect
Planning Commission – first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
The National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) website provides awareness about the importance of cybersecurity with publications to be safe and more secure online. Visit the website for 12 tips sheet on cybersecurity information for work and home. https://www.cisa.gov/publication/national-cybersecurity-awareness-month-publications
CITY OFFICES: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • 801-272-9450 4580 South 2300 East • Holladay, UT 84117 Community Development Finance Justice Court Code Enforcement
Local Link Big transportation changes are coming to our community! Local Link has two opportunities for you to provide input and transform the way you travel. 1. Prioritize Projects: With help from what we’ve learned from the public, eight recommended projects have been developed to improve how pedestrians, cyclists and drivers get around Sugar House and South Salt Lake through safe, accessible and efficient transportation choices. Tell the study team what projects are important to you! 2. Take the Transit Survey: We’re analyzing possible transit improvements to 1300 East or Highland Drive to better con-
nect Sugar House, Millcreek and Holladay and to give these growing communities more convenient travel choices. New transit options could include enhanced bus service, a streetcar extension or a bus rapid transit (BRT) solution. Take the short survey about how you use transit today and where you want transit to take you along these roads in the future. Visit locallinkstudy.com/feedback today to make sure your voice is heard and to sign up for updates about other opportunities to get involved in the planning process.
City Of Holladay • 4580 South 2300 East • 801.272.9450 • www.CityOfHolladay.com
NUMBERS TO KNOW:
801-527-3890 801-527-2455 801-273-9731 801-527-3890
Emergency 911 UPD Dispatch (Police) 801-743-7000 UFA Dispatch (Fire) 801-840-4000 Animal Control 385-468-7387 Garbage/Sanitation 385-468-6325 Holladay Library 801-944-7627 Holladay Lions Club 385-468-1700 Mt. Olympus Sr. Center 385-468-3130 Holladay Post Office 801-278-9947 Cottonwood Post Office 801-453-1991 Holliday Water 801-277-2893 Watermaster - Big Cottonwood Tanner Ditch system - Art Quale 801 867-1247
Amnesty Late Fee Program Make a fresh start for you and your pet! Salt Lake County Animal Services is providing an Amnesty Late License Fee Forgiveness Program for all pet licenses from Sept 2-Oct 31. All residents in our jurisdiction are invited to take advantage of this program to get pet licenses up to date without having to pay a late penalty fee. Download the licensing application at AdoptUtahPets.org and visit “Licensing”. You can complete the process online (no contact!) Or if you have questions or need assistance please email animal@slco.org or call 385-468-7387. Licenses can be paid online or via check. License Fees: $15.00 – Sterilized pet license $5.00 – Senior citizen license (only offered for sterilized pets to residents 60 years and older) $40.00 – Unsterilized pet license Salt Lake County Animal Services is located at 511 W 3900 S, SLC. Hours of operation are Mon-Sat, 10 AM – 6 PM. Due to Covid-19, all services are done by appointment. For additional information call 385-468-7387, email animal@slco.org, visit AdoptUtahPets.org.
You may qualify for rental assistance to help you stay in your home. The City of Holladay has dedicated a portion of its CARES Act funding to provide help to our residents. The City has contracted with Utah Community Action in the administration and delivery of this assistance. Help is available – call today to receive an assessment.
OCTOBER 2020
Fall Leaf Collection The annual Fall Leaf Collection Program will begin on October 15 and last through November 30. During this time Holladay residents can pick up leaf bags at: • Holladay City Hall: 4580 S. 2300 E. • Holladay Lions Fitness Center: 1661 E. Murray Holladay Blvd. Leaf Bags can be dropped off at: • Cottonwood Ball Complex: 4400 S. 1300 E. (on north side) WFWRD leaf bags are limited to 10 bags per household, and available while supplies last. Residents can also use and drop off their own purchased leaf bags or lawn bags, as long as they only contain leaves. To maintain worker health and safety, during the continued COVID-19 pandemic, WFWRD will utilize additional equipment to assist with leaf bag disposal from residents. This will include additional protective gear for employees and the use of heavy equipment to reduce employees physically handling bags at the leaf bag drop-off sites.
Impacts of Dumping Debris Anything stored on streambanks will eventually smother and kill existing riparian vegetation, whether it is trash or green waste such as grass clippings, branch prunings, and leaf piles. Loss of riparian plants degrades wildlife habitat and accelerates bank erosion when there are no longer plant roots helping to stabilize the banks. Serious problems also arise when debris gets into the stream. Grass clippings, tree branches, construction materials, etc. blocks culvert openings and gets hung up on bridges. This can cause flooding and property damage for you and/or your downstream neighbors. In addition, excess amounts of organic matter (grass, leaves, etc.) depletes dissolved oxygen in water because organic matter uses oxygen as it decomposes. This can have serious impacts on fish, insects and other aquatic life that need oxygen to survive.