SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2024 IN THIS ISSUE:
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Z News.............................................1
Alta Canyon Sports Center.................4
9400 South Solutions Dev. Study .......2
Singing Adventure for Kids .................4
HR Job Corner ..................................2
River Oaks Golf Course .....................4
Sandy Arts - Little Women..................2
Sandy Healing Field ..........................4
New Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie ......2
Parks & Recreation ...........................5
National Preparedness Month ...........3
Volunteer Highlight: Troy Maxfield .......5
Highlight: Salt Cycles Bike Shop .........3
Fall Lwan Preparation........................5
Sandy Visual Art Show.......................3
Fall Bulk Waste Program....................6
Amphitheater 25th Anniversary..........3
Calendar of Events............................6
Sandy Amphitheater Season .............3
Photo contest winner: Marcus Xavier
Z News Hello Sandy Friends, Sandy City has done it again! For another straight year, our city has been named one of the best places to live in the country. Yes, we’re making headlines again! Sandy named among “Best Places to Live” Fortune magazine analyzed over 2,000 cities across the U.S. that best support the unique needs of families. Fortune’s “50 Best Places to Live” highlights one city in each state where multigenerational families are most likely to have access to these assets: o Great schools o Highly recommended hospitals o Affordable housing o Resources for older adults o A strong sense of community Only one city in each state was selected. We’re proud to be named the best in Utah!
Sandy Healing Field Each year in September, people from round the valley pause at Sandy City's Healing Field to pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The Healing Field, in the city’s promenade, was the first such memorial in the country. Over recent years, it has expanded to also honor those who’ve lost their lives in the service of our country and community since 9/11, including Utah’s K9s killed in the line of duty. We are humbled to have more than 500 volunteers help our city create this beautiful display each I S S U E # 118
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year. It’s a testament to Sandy City’s patriotism and respect for these very personal sacrifices. Heritage Festival and Horse Parade One of my favorite city events comes later this month with the Heritage Festival and Horse Parade in Historic Sandy. Join us at Main Street Park on Sept. 28 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for a fun-filled celebration. The horse parade will travel the streets of Sandy’s beautiful historic neighborhoods to kick off the event. Then, you’ll find fabulous food, live music, bounce houses, face painting, vendor booths, and a car show. The festival continues at Main Street Park on 90 East 8760 South. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for our beautiful historic neighborhood and community. New Fire Chief Appointed Another notable event in our city is the naming of our new Sandy City Fire Chief. Ryan McConaghie has risen up the ranks in our fire department over the last two decades. He takes on this top leadership role after serving as a firefighter, paramedic, engineer, captain, battalion chief, and deputy chief. He cares deeply about public safety in our city and continues a legacy of excellence, building on the department's great accomplishments. Fire Station 31 Construction Underway One of the fantastic improvements in our city’s public safety is beginning to emerge on Monroe Street as construction kicks into high gear on the new Fire Station 31 and Department Headquarters. Thanks to the support of more than two-thirds of Sandy voters last year, crews will soon move
from the crumbling Fire Station 31 to the new building with better access to the tall structures and large gathering spaces in Sandy’s Cairns District. One of my top priorities as mayor is public safety, and it’s exciting to see this project finally take shape. Sandy Amphitheater to celebrate 25 years 2024 is a special year for our award-winning Sandy Amphitheater. We are about to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the amphitheater and cut the ribbon on the new concessions area and east plaza. This plaza offers greater convenience, and you can enjoy food and beverages with easy online ordering and pickup options. There is also a space in the plaza for smaller performances. We hope you join us for a lively celebration on September 12th, where you and your family can enjoy food trucks, face painting, and live music with The Salamanders, whose music rocked the crowds at our city’s 4th of July celebration. Mark your calendar for the evening of Thursday, Sept. 12th.
As we move into fall, I look forward to seeing you at all the great events in one of the best cities in America. I love seeing the many projects underway as we work together to build a bright, healthy future for Sandy City. Yours in Service, Mayor Monica Zoltanski P A G E
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