City Leaders Welcome Cambodia’s Ambassador to Taylorsville

Delegates from Cambodia, including the Cambodian Ambassador to the United States, met with Taylorsville City and Taylorsville Police Department leaders at City Hall this past month.

Ambassador Keo Chhea has been gathering with state and local leaders across the country as a way of maintaining positive international and trade relationships. He was in town for a speaking engagement at Carriage Square's Café Thao Mi on the evening of Jan. 4, following his visit to City Hall. Ambassador Chhea also separately visited with Utah’s Attorney General at the state level.

Mayor Kristie Overson said it was an honor to meet with Ambassador Chhea and the Cambodian delegation and to learn more about their country and goals for their region.

"Truly, it was wonderful to have them here and to connect on issues of mutual importance," she said.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 258,000 Cambodian Americans live in the United States, and according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, about 7,000 Cambodians visited the United States in 2019. In 2021, the United States also exported $413 million of goods to Cambodia and imported $8.7 billion of goods from Cambodia.

In an interview with the national non-pro t East-West Center, Ambassador Chhea said these numbers are a good reminder of the importance of partnership between the two countries.

“The most important part of my work is to improve relationships,” he said. “I am going to do all my best to show that we are open, and we are friends so we can work with every country.”

With winter here, snow removal is an important part of keeping our city going and everyone safe. We can all help out and do our part. Snow removal is also outlined in the city’s ordinances. They include:

14.32.100: SNOW REMOVAL; REQUIRED:

It is unlawful for the owner, occupant, lessor or agent of property abutting on a paved sidewalk to fail to remove or cause to be removed from such paved sidewalk and any existing curb ramp all hail, snow or sleet falling thereon, within twenty four (24) hours after the hail, snow or sleet has ceased falling. (Ord. 04-07, 2-4-2004)

14.32.110: SNOW REMOVAL; CLOGGING GUTTER PROHIBITED:

It is unlawful for any person removing snow from a sidewalk or curb ramp to deposit snow, dirt or other material in a gutter so as to clog the same, or prevent the free ow of water therein. (Ord. 96-17, 6-19-1996)

14.20.105: PLACING SNOW UPON HIGHWAY PROHIBITED:

It is unlawful for any person removing snow, ice or other material from a sidewalk or driveway to place or deposit said snow, ice or other material upon any city road or highway in such a manner as to interfere with the proper use of the same or so as to obstruct travel or to endanger property or persons upon the same. (Ord. 96-17, 6-19-1996)

Thank you for keeping these codes in mind and stay safe this winter!

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The Taylorsville Parks and Recreation Committee was busy with several activities, including its rst laidback “Ride. Run. Float.” triathlon and continuation of its Loving Labrum Park project that saw 300 waterwise plants planted at the park. The Taylorsville Arts Council also put on a number of community productions, including “A Broadway Musical Review,” “Willy Wonka Jr.,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and a crosswalk musical to promote it, “Forever Plaid” and the 2022 Taylorsville Art Show.

In addition, the city’s Plaza +ART program kicked o its second season, bringing 14 beautiful sculptures by local and area artists to Centennial Plaza. Plus, an indoor sculpture was donated to the city and is featured at City Hall.

Community Building. Thousands turned out for Taylorsville Dayzz 2022 and its parade, 5K, carnival, concerts, car show and, of course, the best reworks in the state! The annual Collection Day, sponsored by the Green Committee, was more successful than ever with literally tons of items collected for disposal and recycling, and the city's many star employees were recognized at Taylorsville's 26th annual Awards Gala, where Mayor Overson also delivered the 2022 State of the City address.

Also in this area, the Historic Preservation Committee and Taylorsville Arts Council presented Tombstone Tales, and Taylorsville residents turned out for the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Other new, community-building events were Trick-or-Treating at City Hall, the Wreaths Across America ceremony and the city’s rst holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Centennial Plaza.

Economic Development. New businesses opened across the city and were celebrated with Ribbon Cutting events by city o cials and ChamberWest representatives. ChamberWest also honored Mayor Overson with its 2022 Hall of Fame Award for her strong championship of local businesses, as well as Taylorsville businesses Nothing Bundt Cakes as Best New Business of the Year, Summit Vista as Best Place to Work and Markosian Auto as Business of the Year.

Work also has continued on replacing the old Kmart property with the new mixed-use development Volta, and renovation plans at the Carriage Square shopping center are underway.

Transportation. UDOT wrapped up its State Environmental Study evaluating a potential freeway-style interchange at Bangerter Highway and 4700 South. The intersection at 6200 South and Bangerter Highway also was completed, improving both safety and commute times.

In addition, work continues on the development of the Mid-Valley Connector Bus Rapid Transit line and improvements along 4700 South, and the Taylorsville Active Communities Plan is working to better incorporate bicycles and pedestrians into transportation and recreational planning.

Public Safety. TVPD’s K-9 unit took rst place in patrol in the Utah Peace O cers Association K-9 trials. The honor is especially remarkable considering the unit had only been operating for about a year, since the start-up of the new police department in July 2021. The Taylorsville City Police Department also held its rst Meet & Greet at City Hall, and The Taylorsville Public Safety Committee hosted the city’s 2022 Night Out Against Crime. For its part, the Uni ed Fire Department held a wildly successful pancake breakfast where thousands of pancakes were served to the more than 800 people at Fire Station 118.

“It’s amazing to me that as a city, working together, we accomplished so much this past year,” Mayor Overson said. “I love our Taylorsville home.”