10-Point Vision Statement for Orem City

1.Family City USA. I will carefully consider how legislation, policies or positions adopted by the City impact the family. As provided in the City’s General Plan, I will encourage the formation of a “Family City USA Commission.”

2.Economic Development. I will encourage a “smart community” dialogue between our education and business communities about how we can best leverage resources to grow and sustain a vibrant local economy.

3.Transportation. I will encourage developing a new comprehensive Master Transportation Plan to enhance traffic movement city-wide and work to ensure that Orem City plays an effective role in regional transportation planning.

4. Public Safety. I will ensure that city employees receive the recognition they deserve, and the future training necessary to continue to help make Orem the safest place to live in the state.

5. Senior Citizens. I will ensure that service needs for seniors are met and that future land use development policies meet senior-housing needs.

6. Community Development. I will support private development and neighborhood preservation plans which make sense, and encourage a healthy balance between preserving private property rights and maintaining a strong sense of community.

7. City Beautification. I will encourage the beautification of gateways to the City from freeway exits as well as development of the State and Center Streetscape improvement concepts contained in the City’s General Plan.

8. Cultural Development. I will encourage collaboration between the cultural arts and business communities to promote the best opportunities for continued and sustainable support of the arts for the citizens of Orem while establishing Orem as a cultural arts destination.

9. Parks, Recreation and Open Space. I will encourage developing a Master Plan for pedestrian and bicycle paths, as stated in the City’s General Plan, which connect our excellent community resources.

10. Utah Valley University. I will encourage the City of Orem’s support of Utah Valley University’s newly-adopted “Communities of Engaged Learners” initiative, as well as the coordinated development of a UVU Master plan which specifically plans for future growth and greater community accessibility.