November brings us two significant holidays. First there is Veterans Day. For our younger citizens, Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American Veterans … Continue reading Pleasant View Mayor Letter
There are four areas that I wanted to include in my message this month. First a big thank you from the City to the many citizens that helped look for a lost 11 year old in September. The outpouring of support was truly amazing. Thankfully she was located unharmed and rejoined her family. The next item was the scare that we had at Weber High … Continue reading From the Mayor: Leonard Call
We are just a few weeks away from the first day of autumn. The leaves will be flying in no time and hopefully temperatures will be reasonable for a time. I’m sure many of you are like me and enjoy a colorful and cool fall. Our children have returned to their various schools and we welcome our new charter school, Capstone Classical Academy which opened … Continue reading Mayors Message: Pleasant View
We are the Weber High PTSA! Our mission is to support ALL students at Weber High. In the last several years, the PTSA has not held a fundraiser. We know that so many people in our community are asked to support fundraising efforts by Weber athletes and students participating in clubs. However, this year, we have been asked by Weber High administration to raise money … Continue reading Weber High PTSA Needs Your Help!
It seems as if summer just started and is in full on heat mode, but we are only a couple of weeks away from the beginning of the school year. This always makes me feel as if my summer is slipping away. We have started many projects that I am sure you have noticed happening around the city. It is amazing how many things are … Continue reading Pleasant View From the Mayor
Another successful Founder’s Day is in the books. It was a pleasure to get to meet so many of you at the breakfast, the parade, the car show, and the Salmon Bake. It was a wonderful day for our community. The weather was just right, plenty warm, but not blistering hot. Thanks to all of you for making it a great day. A special thanks … Continue reading Pleasant View: Letter from Mayor
I would like to express my gratitude for your patriotism. I have noticed the flags and banners flown on holidays. I drove around the city on Flag Day and noticed a lot of flags being flown. I know that many of you have the wonderful service that many Scout Troops offer, and thanks for supporting them as well as being a patriot. I also noticed … Continue reading Veterans Memorial
Mayor’s Message This month I would like to talk about two important matters that affect all of us: Recycling and Water. Back when I was on the City Council (2000-2007), we worked hard to bring recycling to our city. I’m afraid to report that our recycling program is in jeopardy of becoming too costly to continue. The problem that we, as well as other cities, … Continue reading Mayor’s Message Pleasant View
I wish to express my gratitude for all that chose to participate in the election process this past year. As I campaigned I found that there was a great interest in what has been happening in Pleasant View in the past few years. While some expressed concern over various issues, the overall feeling from almost everyone I talked with is that Pleasant View is a … Continue reading From the Mayor
Hello, I would like to thank everyone who voted in this last election. I hope you continue to support your elected officials and the City as you have done for me. I have truly enjoyed my civic service. There are many projects that need to be completed within the City. Here is a list: Construction of Rulon White Bl. Construction of the Sports … Continue reading From the Mayor Pleasant View
CERT is a program that has been in Utah for about 20 years. The purpose of this program is to educate those that can help so that they can remain safe and help those that need it. Back in 1998, six people from Pleasant View decided that they wanted to be more involved with helping their neighbors and community be prepared for any disaster that … Continue reading Pleasant View’s Emergency Plans
Now that we are moving into November, I have a few reminders. The Public Works/Plow Crew has asked me to remind you about a few items; Please take a moment and trim the trees back off the street so they don’t damage the plow trucks. Every year the branches break several of the mirrors; also, please remember not to park on the street during the … Continue reading Mayor Message
It has been a busy summer with our construction projects. Some are starting to wrap up and others will be starting soon. Our annual maintenance projects are still underway, several roads have been rototilled and overlayed with new asphalt, while some got a slurry coat, along with curb and gutter replacement. There still are several spots throughout the City where the road has failed, in … Continue reading From the Mayor
School Events October 2 Weber – Boys State Golf Tournament at Valley View Golf Course Weber – Swimming Try-Outs October 3 Weber – Boys State Golf Tournament at Valley View Golf Course Weber – Girls Soccer at Davis @ 3:30 PM Weber – Volleyball – Layton at Weber @ 5 PM NOJH – Softball – Snow Crest at NOJH @ 3 PM Orion – Softball … Continue reading October Calendar of Events
Highway 89 North of 2700 N, in this area of the City, it too faces challenges on access to Highway 89 since this road is owned by UDOT as well. On the West side of the Highway, UDOT only allows three access points, 1100 W, 1325 W, and 1500 W. I consistently get asked, “Why doesn’t the city allow those properties to get developed?” It … Continue reading Economic Development Updates
Truth and Taxation has been posted. Councilman Steve Gibson has asked me to provide another update on this. The City Council and I completely support our police department and the fact that we have our own police force. This increase is solely for the addition of a police officer. This will provide double coverage at the needed times to handle the ever increasing calls to … Continue reading From The Mayor
Everyone knows what a hammock is, a great place to catch some z’s while out by the lake or camping, right? Today hammocks are more popular than ever before. If you have a teenager, you have probably heard of the phenomenon. Teens love going “hammocking.” Even the online marketers have caught on and have started targeting teens with Instagram ads featuring celebrity teens who like … Continue reading Let’s Go Hammocking
The Weber Area Dispatch 911 and Emergency Services District building is almost complete. This has been in the works for many years. I currently service as the Chairman of the 911 district, I was placed on the board by our Weber Area Council of Government. This building project was estimated around $13,000,000 and through hard work and after looking at many options and the generous … Continue reading Weber Area Dispatch Building Nearly Complete
In the beginning Pleasant View children would go to school in North Ogden until Susan Mower Cragun said her house could be used for school and that she would teach. She set up a class up an area in her house that was preiously designated for home school. Her son, Wilford, was one of her pupils. After hearing about a closer option other children from … Continue reading Back to School … Way Back
Koby Pack, Weber High School At the beginning of the school year, I wondered how I would ever be able to choose just one out of my 200 students for Warrior of the Year. There has been one student, however, who has exhibited outstanding dedication from the very first day of class, and that is Koby Pack. Koby’s academic schedule is packed with rigorous courses, … Continue reading August Students of the Month
