Josh Chandler

The 2025 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Update for the City of West Jordan aims to evaluate the current sewer infrastructure, incorporate updated data, and provide strategic recommendations to address deficiencies, accommodate future growth, and meet regulatory requirements. Key initiatives include comprehensive hydraulic modeling, a prioritized Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for capacity enhancements and aging infrastructure, and recommendations for maintenance and inspection programs. The plan also addresses contributions to the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility and the development of future sewer lines, guiding sustainable wastewater management through the city's future buildout.

The session focused on reviewing accomplishments from 2025 and planning for the upcoming budget process. Key achievements highlighted included the opening of the 86 South Bridge, initiation of volunteer committees, sending firefighters to assist in LA fires, acquisition of new extrication tools, and several department awards. Numerous projects were completed across the city, such as the opening of the Community and Arts Center, water infrastructure enhancements including the cemetery water tank, improvements to Wheels Park, installation of a mural on the water tank, and the addition of a disc golf course. Operational milestones included increased passport processing volume (up 65%), implementation of AI report writing tools (Draft One), expansion of drone usage by the police and GIS teams, and remodeling of the justice center lobby. Furthermore, significant organizational changes involved the retirement of the police chief and the combining of justice courts for greater efficiency.

This strategic plan outlines the City of West Jordan's direction, focusing on transforming its identity from a 'bedroom community' to a distinct, vibrant destination. Key strategic pillars include: fostering a strong community identity through public art, heritage, and major events; driving economic development with a revitalized downtown, innovative retail strategies like a container park and automobile dealerships, and attracting high-paying jobs; enhancing resident quality of life through improved infrastructure, simplified city aesthetics, and community programs; boosting internal efficiency and employee satisfaction via technology adoption, including AI, and cross-departmental collaboration; and cultivating long-term, unified leadership to support a decades-long vision, with immediate goals set for 2026. The plan emphasizes an aggressive, growth-oriented philosophy and a 'yes and' approach to problem-solving.

The West Jordan City Transportation Impact Fee Facilities Plan identifies public roadway improvements to accommodate anticipated development and determine impact fee eligibility. It establishes proposed levels of service, identifies excess capacity, and details transportation demands. The plan outlines mitigation projects and analyzes various funding sources including federal, state/county, city, and developer impact fees. The IFFP aims to ensure adequate infrastructure to maintain acceptable levels of service, manage growth, and meet future transportation demands in West Jordan City through 2033, focusing on projects from 2023 to 2033.

The City of West Jordan City Council convened a meeting to discuss the possibility of implementing ranked-choice voting in the upcoming municipal election. Tangie presented the pros and cons of ranked-choice voting, along with a timeline of important dates. The council discussed the local perception of ranked-choice voting, potential challenges, and the possibility of contracting election processing to another county. The council also discussed voter education and associated costs.