Ryan Swapp for West Haven City Council

📢 Exciting News! 📢

We are thrilled to announce that an upcoming General Plan Update is just around the corner!

What is a General Plan, you might ask? It's a comprehensive blueprint that shapes the future of our community. It guides land use, transportation, housing, economic development, and environmental preservation for the next generation.

But here's the best part: YOU have the power to shape this plan! Your voice matters, and we want to hear from each one of you.

Join us at the West Haven General Plan booth at West Haven Days, where we'll dive into the details of this General Plan. Share your thoughts, ideas, and dreams for our community's future. Together, let's create a vision that reflects our values and aspirations!

Spread the word! Invite your friends, neighbors, and fellow community members to join this exciting conversation. The more diverse perspectives we have, the stronger our plan will be! 🤝

Can't make it to West Haven Days? No worries! We've got you covered. Stay tuned for an online survey, where you can conveniently provide your input and contribute to the decision-making process.

Together, let's shape the future of West Haven and create a place we're all proud to call home! Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Senator Mike Lee

West Haven City is partnering with several organizations throughout the City to perform a Day of Service in honor of 9/11. This year, four projects have been selected to be completed on September 10. Here is a list of each of the projects. Details for each project can be found on JustServe.org.

Prevedel Park Cleanup and Maintenance Project – 150 people https://www.justserve.org/projects/c5518e3e-fab5-44e1-b130-becae5cd505a
Hinckley Tunnel Project Cleanup and Painting (graffiti abatement) – 50 people needed https://www.justserve.org/projects/dfae7745-eaf6-475c-ab96-182c0d73e66a
4000 S. Tunnel Project Cleanup and Painting (graffiti abatement) – 40 people needed https://www.justserve.org/projects/43b32ac6-ce51-436c-adb1-689236386819
River Parkway Trash Clean-up – 75 people needed https://www.justserve.org/projects/d07ece57-b445-4fc6-a75b-3f6779ff5d1b

Last year's Day of Service was a memorable event. We invite all to participate and enjoy providing service with your neighbors for our community!

With the 4th and 24th of July being the celebratory days of fireworks. The City has consulted with the Fire Marshalls and will have no restrictions on the use of legal fireworks outside the standard restrictions of no fireworks in City parks and properties. Please be smart and careful, and mindful by respecting others by obeying the rules, dates, and timeframes posted. Updates will be provided if conditions change. Please have a wonderful and safe summer! Thank you, West Haven City.

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Utah DOT on TikTok Welcome to construction season 2022. Listen, we get it. Construction is hard. But it can be a little easier when you know about it and know why it’s happening.

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'We're in a world of hurt': Drought leads to tough restrictions in Weber-Ogden basin There is very little good news to be had for water users in northern Utah being served by the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District.

I want to personally thank all my neighbors for voting and allowing me to be your voice in the coming term.

I will be out tomorrow to gather up most of my signs.

I can't thank you all enough for all your support during this adventure. I am excited for the future of West Haven. I am grateful for my fellow competitors in this race and the strenuous efforts they put forward. I hope you can support them in the future as I will.

Congratulations to you, West Haven!

Had a ballot mishap? Need to register to vote? Come to in person voting at the Weber Center.

It's been a wild ride, especially here on Facebook. I am grateful for all of the comments and questions that you, my fellow neighbors, have asked. It is imperative to understand what each candidate stands for and how they will represent you, your family, and the community in the coming term. I have had many conversations with folks on the phone and by email. If you still have questions on who to vote for and what I stand for, reach out to me. And thanks for taking the time to Vote!

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Early this morning, I was informed that someone was placing notes on the doors of people in our community that misrepresented my direct thoughts on apartments and townhomes. This occurred at several locations. This election has made a bad turn and revealed the unfortunate side of politics. I also find it cowardly to not divulge the sources or quote factual information to avoid repercussions of their mis-statements.

As a council member, a large portion of my time is spent helping to plan the future of our city. I never said that apartments and high density are "a scar" to our city. I said that placing four-story apartment buildings in an area that should have been preserved for commercial use, like a grocery store, is a scar to the city, as it is something we can never take back. We have many areas of our city better suited for high density. That’s why it’s so important to have elected officials who plan for the future, instead of giving up every square inch to residential development. It was never about the building or especially the people, but the land use. That’s where planning starts.

It’s unconscionable that someone in opposition to my campaign would decide to purposely misrepresent anything I have said or done for their own personal gain. My intent as your new Mayor is to support ALL of our residents. You won’t find me quoting or discussing anything but facts and the truth, guided in the spirit of leadership.

I also will not accuse my opponent of being part of this ugliness, as I believe she is better than this. But I will say, those that are involved in this behavior, while intending to help my opponent, may be doing more harm than good. Ring doorbells and security cameras reveal a lot. Let us each move forward with the election based on policy and leadership, not dirty politics.

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Weber County ballots are out; West Haven candidate forum coming up OGDEN — Ballots have been mailed and every registered voter in Weber County should have one or soon be getting one. They started arriving in voters’ mailboxes last week and Ryan Cowley, head of the Weber County Elections Office, expects filled-out ballots to start coming back to his office “th...

Pat, thanks for your strenuous efforts to better our city. Thank you for getting to know the candidates and willingness to share your point of view.

This is an open letter to the citizens of West Haven from Pat Young:

We have a choice, in my experience, voting for 54 years, we do not often get the chance to make such clear cut decisions. The Primary Election this past August found 10% of the voters casting their ballot in my direction. Rob Vanderwood received a majority of the votes.
I am a firm believer in sustainable development, including citizens in the process of decision making and leadership by example. Ryan Swapp, Clarence Kelly and Rob Vanderwood, from my view, present these qualities.
Mr. Swapp is a member of the Utah National Guard. That means something to me. He has sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and as a citizen soldier he protects us and defends our liberties. He is a man of valor, a man of conscience and this oath has no expiration date.
Mr. Kelley, an engineer, is accustomed to completing tasks and solving complicated problems. Our city is facing loss of green space, over development and some irrationally placed dense housing. This is a problem.
Mr. Vanderwood, in my opinion, not only listens to constitutiants,but acts on their responses. I do not see him as a vengeful leader. I am quite sure he supports his associates, while maintaining a positive relationship with the public. Especially those feeling overwhelmed by officials.
In conclusion, these three men, from my prospective are above reproach. I personally have confidence in Ryan Swap, Clarence Kelley and Rob Vanderwood to do what they say which is listening to the citizens of West Haven And FOLLOWING THROUGH.

I remember the first time I met you as well. You are so thorough and detailed in your research, note taking, and Facebook posts. I have learned a great deal from you along the way. Thanks for all the support!

Thank you for all the support! We are a city full of amazing people! Together we will preserve and protect our little country town.

Woof! Are you registered to vote yet?
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Be Yeti! Be an informed voter, learn about issues and candidates at www.vote.utah.gov

ONE STOP WEST HAVEN ELECTION INFO THREAD

"WHEN is the election?" November 2nd is the date of the General Election.
"How will I get my ballot?" Utah is a vote-by-mail state. Ballots will be sent to your registered address on October 12th and should arrive by the 19th.

"HOW do I know if I am registered?" You can check the Utah Voter Page: https://votesearch.utah.gov/.../search-by-voter/voter-info

"WHERE can I register to vote?" Here is the link for that, the deadline to register is October 22nd: https://secure.utah.gov/voterreg/index.html

"WHERE do I send / drop off my ballot?" You can either put a stamp on it and drop it in the mail (must be postmarked by Nov. 1st) or put it in one of these handy ballot drop boxes located around the county: https://www.weberelections.com/vote/polling_locations.php . Ballot drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 2nd.

WHAT are we voting on?

1. CITY COUNCIL:
2 seats are up for election this cycle; these are 4 year terms.
Candidates (listed in ballot order):
Clarence Kelley
Jonathan “Ryan” Swapp
Ryan Saunders
David E. Smith
More candidate info available at www.vote.utah.gov , or in individual posts on the West Haven Civic Engagement page https://www.facebook.com/WestHavenCivics

2. MAYOR:
Candidates (listed in ballot order):
Sharon Arrington Bolos
Rob Vanderwood
More candidate info available at www.vote.utah.gov , or in individual posts on the West Haven Civic Engagement page https://www.facebook.com/WestHavenCivics

3. WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND QUESTION:
You can find information about the bond at this website: https://wsd.net/board/2021-bond-information/bond-2021

4. (for voters in certain areas only) HOOPER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:
Wayne Haws (running unopposed).

Questions? Contact Weber Elections at 801-399-8034. See you at the ballot drop off box!

*special thanks to Travis Bates, admin of the Hooper Community page, for the post template*

In an effort to help voters get to know candidates, today we are featuring West Haven City Council candidates. These candidate profiles are available at www.vote.utah.gov.

More info about Mr. Swapp can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ryan.swapp4whcc

Thanks for the kind words, Brian!