Mayor Zack Stratton🇺🇸

Today, the beautiful doors of the Salt Lake Temple were installed. This temple and the temples around the world are meaningful to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because when we enter through these doors, we enter the house of the Lord. There is no place on earth in which we are closer to Him. There is something profoundly symbolic about stepping into the Lord’s holy house. In doing so, we leave behind the noise and burdens of a troubled world and enter a place of peace, light, and divine love. Within the holy walls of the temple, we make promises that connect us to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. As we leave the temple, we walk through these doors strengthened and renewed. We feel a sense of purpose and gratitude. And we carry with us a deeper sense of God’s love for us. The joyful sacredness and importance of the temple can be taught to and felt by the youngest of God’s children. Holiness to the Lord is not just a text on the outside of the temple, it is a condition of life promised by Heavenly Father that can be felt anywhere, at any time. #TempleDoors

With recent deliveries to Hawaii and Alaska, all 50 U.S. states have now received at least one truckload of food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of its nationwide effort to distribute 250 truckloads to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary. Learn more on Church Newsroom. newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church…

A Prophet.

True. I see this every day.

One of the problems we have in public policy is that wonks don’t give any consideration to how their ideas will collide with actual human behavior. Take our Trump Accounts. There are millions of parents who will in theory benefit enormously from this investment in their kids’ future, but the policy does no good if parents never find out how to sign up for it. From day one of our administration we’ve tried to think outside the box on problems like this. That’s why Elon recruited the best and brightest engineers and designers to help us make government more efficient. Some of those same exceptional design and software talents, under @jgebbia’s leadership, have been working for months at National Design Studio on a different problem: making government programs like the Trump Accounts more user friendly. With the Trump Accounts we’ve met people where they are. Instead of expecting them to navigate a ton of complicated forms on Treasury.gov, we’ve built out a simple, easy-to-use app to sign parents up. The app helps us market the program and sign up users, and deploying it this early does something else: it gives our engineers a pilot program to test out Treasury’s digital back-end systems and iron out kinks in advance of the delivery of the funds later this summer. So, parents, sign up now, and help us invest in your kids for tomorrow. Because great policy only works when people can actually use it. That is the power of design. When government is easier to understand, easier to navigate, and easier to trust, people benefit. The American experience should be as great as the American promise.

I'm the only candidate in this race with a proven record of delivering tax relief and getting things done for you. Everywhere I go, people talk about how life keeps getting more expensive. I was raised by a hard-working single mom and now I have a family of my own. Protecting the quality of life for Utah families isn't politics, it's personal. That's why I fought to deliver over $1.5 billion in tax relief, pushed back against rising property taxes, and supported policies that strengthen schools and create good-paying jobs right here in Utah. I'll continue working to lower taxes and make Utah stronger and more affordable for families today and generations to come. I hope to earn your vote.

Growth is hard. Seeing Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs on the WSJ list of America’s fastest-growing cities (2020–2025) is a reminder of the weight our local leaders carry. More families moving in means more pressure on infrastructure, budgets, and everything in between. Wishing my fellow mayors in both cities strength and wisdom through this season. Utah County is building something special — let’s do it right.

What does it mean to be a Republican?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a new photo of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, along with a photo of the quorum. The pictures, which were taken in the Church Administration Building on March 4, 2026, include Elder Clark G. Gilbert, who was called as an Apostle on February 11. Read more on Church Newsroom. newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-of…

Calling all fish hunters! Utah Lake Authority is offering a monetary prize to the team of people who catch the most carp in Utah Lake this year. Read: tinyurl.com/42d4ct7k

Another week in the books. Grateful for Sundays a day to pause, recharge, and focus on what matters most. Time with family, time to reflect, time to reset, time to worship. In the constant hustle of running a city and a business, these moments of rest aren’t just nice to have they’re essential. #Sabbath #FamilyFirst

We’re grateful to the faith communities across Utah who are coming together this week to pray for snow. With more than 90% of our state experiencing drought and snowpack well below normal, this is a moment for unity. I invite all Utahns to seek help from a higher power and do our part to conserve water.

Utah’s mountains are bare, our reservoirs low. When nature withholds, we’re reminded that our security rests on blessings beyond our control. Grateful for a governor who isn’t afraid to call for prayer. Faith and preparation go hand in hand—our pioneers knew this well. Let’s pray for moisture, conserve wisely, and trust Providence while doing our part. May we see the storms we need.

Our council meeting this week will mainly focus on a critical step forward for Vineyard City: reviewing the comprehensive Independent CPA Report completed on December 10th and discussing next steps. This 92-page independent review examined our city’s operations and financial controls, providing detailed observations and actionable recommendations. It will serve as an essential roadmap as we work to strengthen transparency and ensure every tax dollar you’ve entrusted to us is spent wisely and effectively. Since taking office, the new council and I have witnessed firsthand the urgent need to re-establish proper oversight and rebuild trust in our city operations. This independent review gives us the independent assessment we need to make data driven decisions moving forward. We will also be interviewing potential appointees to fill our City Attorney vacancy following the resignation I received from him earlier this month. Finding the right legal counsel is crucial as we work to restore proper governance and accountability. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and remain committed to deliver the fiscally responsible government the residents voted for. These are important first steps in a longer journey to earn back the taxpayers trust and build the city government Vineyard deserves.

Over the past month, I have met with department heads to learn about current city operations and discuss general priorities and approach to governance. Since the November election, additional information has come to myself and incoming City Council’s attention that requires immediate review and action. This includes concerns related to management practices, accountability, compliance, and potential legal exposure. Following my inauguration, and in the interest of transparency with city staff, I again met with department heads and informed them that all department head appointments would be reviewed by the City Council at its next meeting. It was made clear that no personnel decisions have been made to date; however, appointed positions are subject to review and formal council action, including potential reappointment votes. These matters require prompt attention to protect the City, its employees, and taxpayers. This review process is a standard part of responsible governance and allows individuals the opportunity to make personal employment decisions on their own terms, should they choose to do so. Any discussions regarding changes to positions or the organizational structure of the City will occur only at a future, properly noticed City Council meeting. All actions taken will follow applicable legal requirements, respect due process for all individuals involved, and be conducted in an open and transparent manner.

@WSJ Constitutional alignment matters. The people hold the power, the elected officials represent the will of the people, the bureaucracy carries out the will of the elected officials. DC needs a reset back to constitutional alignment.

President Trump’s firing spree at federal agencies has snowballed into a Supreme Court showdown about how modern American government should work on.wsj.com/4pommur

@SenateGOP My Grandpa served in Pearl Harbor during WWII after the attack. He spoke often about his time serving there. What happened at Pearl Harbor changed the direction world history.

@elonmusk Last week I drove from Southern California to Northern California. The amount of urban decay that has happened in that state over the last 10 years is startling and sad.

California, New York and Illinois have vastly highly fraud and it is aided and abetted by the state

@RepPatFallon @POTUS I have visited three different shopping malls this season in three different states. Each one of them has been full and busy. Great signs.

This Black Friday, spending was up $1 billion -- that’s 4.1% growth from last year. Now, we are expected to have our very first $1 trillion holiday season. Our nation’s economy is finally recovering thanks to the work of @POTUS !

@SecScottBessent @POTUS The rising group of young Americans are more focused on investing than ever before. Aligning public policy with financial literacy and independence will play dividends. This will be one of Trumps biggest gifts to future generations.

.@POTUS is bringing a new generation of investors into the economy through Trump Accounts, which harness the compounding power of the American stock market. These accounts are paired with financial literacy so kids grow up understanding how to build, manage, and benefit from their own investments. We have given foundations the ability to direct additional support to the communities that need it most, and we are grateful for philanthropists like @MichaelDell and Susan Dell whose generosity is doing much to help the President’s efforts.