Minisode: Widowmaker Commemoration

Mayor Walker is joined by South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey and Herriman Mayor Lorin Palmer. They discuss the challenges cities face, and how they work together to address them beyond borders.Originally published November 9, 2026

10/10/10 — What does that mean? It's your invitation to attend the Widowmaker commemoration ceremony at the Flight Park this Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM!Annie Bommer, Jason Wiggins, and Christa Hutchison of the Historic Preservation Commission are in the studio to share about the Widowmaker at South Mountain, its history, and the importance of this historic event in Draper City.Originally published October 6, 2026.

Mayor Walker is joined by Councilmember Mike Green. They discuss what led him into public service, his priorities, and goals for Draper over the next year.Originally published October 1, 2026

We're back with another Draper City Talk Minisode — a quick chat about the Draper community! The Draper City Royalty are in the studio sharing a little about themselves and their service initiatives for the Draper Community. You can experience Mikelle Molen's service initiative, Draper Ready, at the Lights & Ladders Safety Fair Thursday, September 10 at Draper Park. Originally published September 9, 2026.

Welcome to Draper City Talk Minisodes — quick chats about the Draper community! In this inaugural episode, Sergeant Cory Smith and Emergency Services Coordinator Nick Roble discuss the upcoming Lights & Ladders Safety Fair, a joint Fire and Police Department event that gives residents an opportunity to learn more about their duties and services, while getting to know our first responders in a fun, interactive environment. It will be held Thursday, September 10 at Draper Park.Originally published September 2, 2026.

Mayor Walker is joined by Draper City Fire Chief Clint Smith and Wildland Fuels Crew Supervisor Parker Hansen to discuss the upcoming fire season, as well as changes within the State of Utah affecting the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).Episode Links:Utah WUI interactive map (to check if home or address is in high risk area): wildfirerisk.utah.govFireworks restrictions zone map: draperutah.gov/fireNational Fire Protection Association: nfpa.orgDraper notifications: draperutah.gov/notifyWUI presentation on HB48 at city hall on YouTube: Draper Wildland Urban InterfaceOpen House (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMIhKqPCN_k)Originally published June 22, 2026.

In the 2026 legislative session, the Utah Legislature made changes to state law regarding these e-motorcycles, e-bikes, motor-assisted scooters, and other motorized vehicles. These changes took effect May 6, 2026. Mayor Walker is joined by Draper City Police Lt. Mike Elkins to discuss these new changes, how the police department will enforce them, and what can be done to keep riders and pedestrians safe.Originally published May 27, 2026.

Mayor Walker is joined by Councilmembers Fred Lowry and Bryn Heather Johnson. They discuss what led them into public service, their priorities, and their goals for Draper over the next year. Originally published April 1, 2026

Mayor Walker is joined by Councilmembers Kathryn Dahlin and Tasha Lowery, who were elected and re-elected, respectively, to the City Council in November 2025. They discuss what led them into public service, their priorities, and their goals for Draper over the next year. Originally published February 19, 2026

Mayor Walker is joined by Michael Ambre, Executive Director of The Point, to discuss Phase I development and beyond at the former prison site. Learn about the progress being made at The Point, what can be expected as this phase nears completion, Draper's role in The Point's future, and more in the final episode of 2025.Originally published December 8, 2025