A first-of-its-kind approach to higher education—right here in our back yard. Salt Lake Community College and the University of Utah are leveraging their partnership to benefit students in Herriman and the other southwestern Salt Lake Valley communities, bringing a high-caliber education closer to home and making it more convenient than ever before.

Jason Pickavance of SLCC and Chase Hagood of the U of U give insight on the project, what the partnership means, and what's coming in the future.

We also review the recent law enforcement property tax change, asphalt resurfacing, and upcoming events in the community.

City Councilmembers Jared Henderson and Steven Shields join to discuss the proposed property tax increase for the Herriman City Safety Enforcement Area (HCSEA).

We talk about the history behind the HCSEA (including the separation from the Unified Police Department and formation of the Herriman Police Department), the reasoning behind a tax increase, how much taxes would go up, and much more. A Truth in Taxation public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

Public Works Director Justun Edwards and Water Conservation Coordinator David Kruse discuss the state's ongoing drought, including the governor's state of emergency declaration. We discuss current reservoir levels, the water status compared to last year, and how the drought affects Herriman residents.

We introduce the new Community Services civilian unit in the Herriman Police Department, which provides code enforcement and parking enforcement for Herriman. We discuss how the unit works, the "why" behind it all, and dispell rumors

Mayor Palmer and Assistant City Manager Tami Moody discuss the progress of legislative bills in the last couple weeks of the 2022 Utah state legislative session.

We introduce the new Herriman City Mayor, Lorin Palmer. We then discuss the legislative session, including Herriman City's priorities and the highlights of the session's first week.

As winter approaches, we bring in Herriman City Streets Department manager Ed Blackett and HPD Sergeant Greg Shaver to talk about snow plowing, road priorities, parking issues, safe driving tips, and more.

City Engineer Jonathan Bowers and Herriman Police Commander Brian Weidmer explain the process, reasoning, requirements, and details behind Safe Walk Routes. Safe Walk Routes are designated routes for elementary school-aged children to safely walk from home to school.

City Councilmembers Steven Shields and Clint Smith describe the current situation around the Olympia Hills development that has been approved and entitled by Salt Lake County. Herriman City is currently engaging the developer to explore potential annexation of the area into Herriman City boundaries.

The state of Utah is in a drought this year. We explain the situation as it pertains to Herriman, discuss what Herriman City is doing to conserve water, and identify a few ideas for residents to do their part to preserve our most precious resource.

Joining the show are City Councilmember Sherrie Ohrn (who serves on the board of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District) Public Works Director Justun Edwards, and Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation, and Events Anthony Teuscher.