Bluffdale Times

Mayor Natalie Hall discusses the phased transition to an independent Bluffdale Police Department with City Manager Bruce Kartchner. They discuss the history of the department, steps past mayors, council and city manager have done to help with the transistion, and the phases moving forward. Read the November 2026 NewsletterRead previous newslettersSign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

Join Council Member Wendy Aston and Mayor Natalie Hall as they discuss the funding and obstacles that were overcome to create the new pedestrian bridge at Cinch Way. Read the October 2026 NewsletterRead previous newslettersSign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

Ever wonder where that drain on your street goes? Water, grass clippings, trash, soap, anything that goes down that drain ends up in the Jordan River. For the National Day of Service this year, Mayor Hall is encouraging residents to "adopt" a storm drain and clean it out. Learn more about the "Love Your Watershed" initiative and more in this month's podcast.Read the September 2026 NewsletterRead previous newslettersSign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

School is back in session this month! Local celebrities- I mean, crossing guards Miss Tifanny and Miss Cristina, talk about crossing the road and becoming attached to our pint-sized residents. Read the ⁠August 2026 Bluffdale Times⁠ newsletterRead previous ⁠newsletters⁠⁠Sign up⁠ for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and ⁠The Farmhouse Recording Studio⁠ in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

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 NewsletterRead previous newslettersSign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

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 NewsletterRead previous newslettersSign-up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

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 newsletterRead previous newslettersSign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

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 NewsletterRead previous newsletters⁠Sign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

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 April 27 and Quilting Bee on March 14. And much more! Read the⁠ March 2026 Newsletter⁠Read previous ⁠newsletters⁠⁠Sign up⁠ for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and ⁠The Farmhouse Recording⁠ Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.

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 NewsletterRead previous newslettersSign up for alerts when the monthly newsletter is availableSpecial thanks to Brian Hunter and The Farmhouse Recording Studio in Bluffdale for recording the podcast each month.