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Z News.............................................1 Youth Showcase: This Is Me ...............2 Sandy Amphitheater 2024 Season ....2 Youth Council ...................................2 April HR Job Corner...........................2 Recreational & Commercial Vehicles ..3 My County Rec Pass..........................3 Witness the Wonder..........................3 2024 Plein Air Art Competitions .........3 Alice in Wonderland..........................3
Alta Canyon Sports Center.................4 River Oaks Golf Course .....................4 Parks & Recreation ...........................5 ELECTIONS .......................................6 Highlight: Cafe El Barril......................6 May is National Bike Month ...............6 Sandy City Farmers Market ................6 Sandy Public Works: Quick Tips ..........7 Household Hazardous Waste .............7 Calendar of Events............................7
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Z News One Sandy Awards
Hello Sandy Friends, I hope you ‘ve all seen the State of the City that came out last month. It comes in two parts. 1) There is the publication that can be a resource for every resident that I encourage you to keep in your home. I call it the city phone book. If you don’t have yours, come get one at the mayor’s office. We’ve printed extra copies. 2) Just as important as that publication is the State of the City address on video that sets forth the vision for our city’s growth and excellence and reports on the goals we’ve met over the last year. Sharing this information with you is part of my commitment to transparency and ensuring every resident is educated on the important city services we provide. My staff and I spend a lot of time and energy on these resources, and I personally prepare this important information so you are up to date on all our city’s critical decisions and timelines. You’ll find the link in the QR code below. When you see the message, please share it with your neighbors and business acquaintances. This year, I happened to film it on one of the coldest, wettest, and windiest days of the year. You could tell I was getting pummeled by the elements as we recorded it. Still, while standing on the ground where our new fire station will soon be, watching our city flag wave in the wind at the nearby Colonial Flag, I recognized that Sandy shines bright even on the grayest days.
Recently we celebrated our One Sandy awards honoring businesses and citizens who contribute so much to our community. Each one has a unique story to tell If you haven’t seen the videos, you’ll want to. I promise you’ll feel uplifted and inspired by every award winner’s unique and personal story. Do yourself a favor and click on each one. It’ll make you proud to be living among such gifted and caring neighbors. You can find the videos at sandy.utah.gov/awards.
Sandy City Budget
May brings beautiful weather, and the end of the school year is nearing. There’s also a big date on the mayor’s calendar that I’ve got circled. May 6th is when I present the mayor’s tentative budget to the city council for approval. Let’s get right to the point and not “bury the lead” as they say in the news business. The budget does not include a property tax increase this year. The mayor’s budget keeps property taxes low and city services high. Some notable items in the budget this year involve the rising costs of inflation and decrease in the sales tax statewide. This will be is a lean budget year.
Bulk Waste Pickup
When I campaigned, I promised bulk waste pickup would continue and I’ve made that my top priority as mayor. With sales tax shrinking statewide and inflation costs hitting every city project, it’s a challenge to fund our services without a tax increase. My budget has done that. I want all our residents to understand the new rules, including how much it costs to manage and implement. We will devise a program that results in better compliance with a sensible financing tool. By working together to comply with the rules, we can ensure the program continues well into the future.
signed up for projects. If you’d like to participate, just visit the events page on our website, Sandy.utah.gov. Join me for the Memorial Day holiday on the 27th. We’ll honor and remember our fallen heroes and those who’ve served our country. I’ll be at Memorial Lake Hills Cemetery at 10055 S State Street participating in a special program for the holiday. We began the month of May by honoring our mothers. I honor all women in our community who work with dedication and compassion every day to enrich our lives. Mothers guide, sacrifice, nurture, comfort, lead, and love and their influence is felt not just in their own homes, but throughout our community. It takes all of us to build what we have in Sandy. It requires a vision, leadership, and hard work. We benefit from the results of our efforts every day with safe, clean neighborhoods, quality schools, beautiful community spaces, and rich associations with one another. I value our associations and your engagement. Please tune into city council meetings during the months of May and June and contact me with your feedback. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours in Service, Mayor Monica Zoltanski
May Events
As the temperatures warm, arm, we’re gearing up for Sandy’s Beautification Day on May 18th. Last year, our residents came out en masse to plant trees, clean headstones, pull weeds, paint park benches, and make our community spaces shine. Businesses, church groups, service organizations, and individuals
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