Bluffdale Times

Every year in August, we celebrate our city at Old West Days. Mayor Hall and former Mayor Derk Timothy discuss how we are celebrating Old West Days this year with America's 250th birthday. Read the July 2026 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording th...

Mayor Hall talks budgets, specifically the Bluffdale City Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, sharing her perspective on city priorities for the upcoming year. Also includes discussion about backflow water testing, construction road work, and Bluffdale's OWD Rodeo. Read the January 2024 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign-up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to...

Kelly Good, Community Engagement Manager for Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, joins Mayor Natalie Hall to talk about water conservation in Bluffdale! Read the May 2026 Bluffdale Times newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each...

Have you ever wondered what is a Tree City and how do you get that designation? Evan Wright, Bluffdale's Parks Supervisor, joins Mayor Natalie Hall to talk about trees, trees, and more trees! He even shares which ones are his favorite! Read the⁠ April 2026 Newsletter Read previous newsletters⁠ Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunter and The Fa...

Youth Council Mayor Isabel Flynn and Youth Council Deputy Mayor Reid Simmons join Bluffdale Mayor Natalie Hall to share how the Youth Council program has impacted their lives and their desire to be a part of local government. As part of Bluffdale's celebration of America 250 this year, they review the Constitution Bowl and provide information about the next events, Ben Franklin Fly a Kite night on...

We are celebrating America's Semiquincentennial anniversary this year! Along with our regular events, we have some special events to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Bluffdale America250 committee member Andrea Hales joins Mayor Natalie Hall to talk about all the events in 2026. Read the February 2026 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is...

Old Faithful in Bluffdale? Mayor Natalie Hall is joined by Felicia Didericksen, who does the utility billing for Bluffdale, to discuss the water emergency at the Hall home and how it was discovered. The good news? You can watch your water consumption so you will know if it happens to you! Also in this episode, they discuss: Behind the Budget America250 events in Bluffdale 14600 South Construction...

Resident Sam W. and his 4-year-old daughter join Mayor Hall in the recording studio this month. Sam's daughter loves listening to the podcast, usually multiple times a day! They discuss what is happening in Bluffdale and why they love living here. Read the January 2024 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunte...

We're expecting something big! A new two-way, four-lane underpass and realignment of 14600 South in winter 2026. Senator Dan McCay joins Mayor Hall to discuss the closure of the one-lane bridge on 14600 South. They also talk about changes to the voting process and the Primary Children's Hospital Supply Drive, along with upcoming events in the city. Listen to the April 2025 podcast with Cit...

Mayor Natalie Hall is joined by returning guest, Amanda Luker, Bluffdale City Communication Specialist, to talk with Brian about the ways you can reach out to the city and how the city provides information for you. Mayor Hall shares a story about a young resident who wants a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Bluffdale (don't we all?!) and how they reached out to try an make it happen. They also talk a...

In honor of National Preparedness Month, Mayor Natalie Hall is joined by Bluffdale's first emergency manager, Connie Jones, and current emergency manager, Bart Barton to discuss how to be prepared for an emergency. Read the September 2025 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studi...

This month Mayor Hall invites Stephanie Thayer, Administrative Services Director, to talk about how Bluffdale is prioritizing transparency and accountability through the Fire & Police Protection Fund (FPPF)—a dedicated public safety fund that ensures your tax dollars are used exclusively for fire and police services. Read the August 2025 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts...

Did you know that the very first Bluffdale Town Days was in 1959? Our city celebration has gone by different names over the years, but one thing stays the same – we need the support of our sponsors to make it great. Mayor Hall is joined by Business License Official Kjersti Jarman to discuss the history of Bluffdale Old West Days® , what to expect this year, and of course, our sponsors . Old West D...

Our City Manager, Mark Reid, is retiring this month after 17 years working in our city. Learn more about the impact he has had on our city in this month’s podcast as Mayor Natalie Hall talks with him. There is also an update about the Dog Park! Read the June 2025 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunter and The...

May is National Mental Health Month and Mayor Hall is talking with special guests Lynn Farley, current Healthy Bluffdale Coalition Chair, and Ashley Taylor, Healthy Bluffdale Coalition Facilitator, about how they are working to connect residents and help with mental health in Bluffdale. Read the ⁠May 2025 Newsletter⁠ Read previous ⁠newsletters⁠ ⁠Sign up⁠ for alerts when the monthly newsletter is a...

Michael Fazio, PE, Bluffdale City Engineer, Project Director, talks with Mayor Hall about the 14600 South Railroad Construction Project. Find out about the history of the bridge, the project, working with Union Pacific, and so much more!

Learn more about ADUs, what popular fast food restaurant is opening this summer, and the Active Transportation Plan with special guest Grant Crowell, Community & Economic Development Director for Bluffdale City, on this month's podcast. Read the March 2025 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunter and The...

The February Bluffdale Times is all about events, activities meetings, and shows happening in Bluffdale in 2025. Mayor Hall is joined by two youth council members as they discuss exciting happenings in 2025. Read the February 2025 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Blu...

2025 marks an important milestone for our city. The Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board began in 1990 when a group of volunteers asked the City Council to support an arts organization in our city. Mayor Hall interviews former Arts Board chair, Laura Garner, who is one of the founding members, about the success of the arts in Bluffdale. They also discuss the Community Bingo Night on January 16, 2025 whic...

The December 2024 podcast for Bluffdale Times is available with lots of new information! Find out about: Bluffdale City has many resources to help you be prepared for an emergency. Learn more, including when the next CERT and HAM operator license classes will be offered in 2025. Salt Lake County is asking for input for their Parks and Recreation plan - now is the perfect time to let them know what...

In the November newsletter, Council Member Wendy Aston opens up about why she began the Primary Children's Hospital Supply Drive three years ago. Along with Mayor Hall, they discuss items needed for the drive and where to drop them off. They also discuss upcoming events including Santa Claus is Coming to Bluffdale - which is Monday, December 2, 5:30 - 8 pm, at Bluffdale City Park (2400 W 14400 S)...

City Assistant Engineer Dan Tracer joins Mayor Natalie Hall to give updates on construction projects in Bluffdale! Read the January 2024 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

Learn about the new Administrative Code Enforcement (ACE) Program in Bluffdale. September is National Preparedness Month, Constitution Month, and Get to the River Festival. See how Bluffdale is participating in all three! And learn about the difference between a speed bump and a speed hump. Plus a rundown of the activities in September and October. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Re...

Join Mayor Natalie Hall and Council Member Wendy Aston as they discuss the history of a grocery store in Bluffdale. Council Member Aston talks about her experience at the Citizen's Police Academy. Read the August 2024 Newsletter Read previous newsletters Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is available Special thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale fo...

Get excited and learn about everything planned for Bluffdale Old West Days® with Mayor Natalie Hall and special guest Paula Pemberton, events coordinator for the City of Bluffdale. Highlights from this episode: See events for Bluffdale Old West Days® Purchase tickets for Battle at the Border, a fundraiser for Adaptive Arena Sign up for Citizen's Police Academy starting September 12 Read the Ju...