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Zac Huish
Elevate Eagle Mountain
Priorities & Progress · 2026

Four priorities. Real progress already underway.

Open spaces. Safety. Connectivity. Financial stability. A focused agenda — and a record of what's already been delivered on the council.

What I stand for — and what's already done

A focused agenda with receipts.

Each priority below pairs the work ahead with the wins already delivered on the Eagle Mountain City Council.

01

Open Spaces

Protect the views that brought us here.

Preserve Eagle Mountain's natural beauty — trails, wildlife corridors, parks, and ridgelines — while balancing responsible growth.

  • Protect trails and open space as the city grows
  • Plan for wildlife corridors and parks
  • Balance new development with the landscape we love
Delivered on council
  • Negotiated lower light pollution on the Smith's/Lowe's MDA
  • Added 6 open space staff to the parks department
  • Worked with the Community Services Board to bring park initiatives forward citywide
  • Supported rebuild funding for Nolan Park
  • Supported funding for the Walden Park Observatory
02

Safety

Strong police, fire, and EMS partnerships.

Support public safety, emergency preparedness, traffic safety, and wildfire risk planning through strong partnerships with law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management.

  • Right-size first responder staffing
  • Wildfire risk planning and mitigation
  • Traffic safety and emergency preparedness
Delivered on council
  • Added 1 Sergeant and 6 Patrol Officers to the police department
03

Connectivity

Get around safely — by car, bike, or foot.

Improve roads, trails, sidewalks, bike and pedestrian routes, and regional transportation connections so residents can move safely and efficiently through the city.

  • Better roads and regional connections
  • Safer sidewalks, bike, and pedestrian routes
  • Trails that tie neighborhoods together
Delivered on council
  • Supported transition of the Lake Mountain Corridor to the State for better funding
04

Financial Stability

Plan long-term. Spend responsibly.

Use taxpayer dollars responsibly, plan long-term for infrastructure, support smart economic growth, and protect residents from unnecessary financial burdens.

  • Long-term infrastructure planning
  • Smart, sustainable economic growth
  • Guarding against unnecessary tax burdens
Delivered on council
  • Brought a framework to City Council to increase capital funding projects citywide
  • Started a review process for City assets
  • Helped educate council on bond issuances
  • Supported the withdrawal from UFSA
The standard
“Government should be efficient, focused, and creative — limited resources, real responsibilities, big opportunities.”
Zac Huish · Candidate for City Council
Questions & Answers

Straight answers, no spin.

The questions neighbors ask most about the priorities and how they'll shape Eagle Mountain's future.

Why focus on open spaces when Eagle Mountain is growing so fast?
Growth is coming either way. The question is whether we plan for it thoughtfully or let it overwhelm the things that make Eagle Mountain special. Protecting trails, ridgelines, and parks isn't about stopping growth — it's about shaping it so the city stays livable for generations.
What does 'right-size first responder staffing' actually mean?
It means matching staffing and resources to our actual population and call volume — not just adding bodies, but investing smartly in the right people, equipment, and training so residents get timely help when they need it.
How will you improve roads without raising taxes?
By prioritizing state and federal grant funding, partnering with regional transportation authorities, and making sure new development pays its fair share of infrastructure costs. Smart planning today prevents expensive fixes tomorrow.
What kind of economic growth are you talking about?
The kind that brings local jobs, keeps tax revenue stable, and doesn't overburden services. Think small business support, thoughtful commercial development, and employers that fit the community — not just any growth at any cost.
How can residents actually get involved in these priorities?
Show up to city council meetings, join planning commissions, voice your opinion during public comment periods, and reach out directly. Local government works best when the people it serves are engaged and heard.
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