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Program helping residents find a path to citizenship
Removing barriers through collaboration with community partners has allowed Ogden City’s PATH to Citizenship Program to continue into its third year while welcoming its largest class yet.
The program aims to support, educate and motivate Weber County residents who qualify to become naturalized U.S. citizens and keep them civically engaged in their community over the long term.
Launched in 2024, this community-led, city-supported program set out to identify the obstacles preventing immigrants from pursuing citizenship and to address them through established organizations already serving the community. According to the 2020 census, Weber County has nearly 8,000 residents who would qualify to apply for naturalization but have yet to do so. PATH hopes to reach those people.
“This program definitely fills a need we have in the community. That’s easy to do when the funds and the community partnerships are there,” said Diana Lopez, Ogden City community outreach coordinator.
“These barriers are similar for so many families. People are working full time. They don’t have time to study. They think they’re too old, not smart enough to learn the information. For some, it’s a financial barrier. Legal representation can cost a lot of money. Right now, we’re seeing a lot more fear.”
Weber County Libraries, Catholic Community Services, United Way of Northern Utah,
My Hometown Ogden, Cities Strong Foundation and Ogden City, with several local businesses, are working together to remove those challenges, each contributing their knowledge, time and money to make this program more accessible and to reduce the fear of reaching out to local government.
“We have a great partnership with Weber County Libraries. They’re the ones who do all the classes to get people ready for interview,” Lopez said. “Catholic Community Services does the legal representation for all the paperwork needed to apply for citizenship.”
Ogden City’s PATH to Citizenship program also has grants to cover the cost of N-400 Citizenship Application.
Volunteer group My Hometown Ogden tackles one of the biggest problems families face when it’s time for those evening classes: childcare.
“They have a big room right next to where the classes are, and we babysit, we have activities for the kids,” said Cherie Griffin, a city chair for My Hometown Ogden.
“It’s amazing to connect with these little kids and their families.” She and her husband, Steve, have volunteered with the organization for the last three years and see the role of My Hometown directly aligned with PATH’s goal of community connection.
“The most important thing we can do inside of our community, to lift our community, is make connections,” said Steve Griffin, who serves
Mayor’s Message
Leading with clarity through uncertain times
By Ogden Mayor Benjamin K. Nadolski
These are serious times.
Across our country, communities are grappling with fear, anger and a deep desire for justice. National events — particularly around immigration enforcement — have raised urgent questions about how power is exercised, how rights are protected and how communities remain safe and stable in an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment.
as city chair alongside his wife. “If we can all come into different places and different entities and connect with other people — that’s what gives strength and security and alleviates that fear.”
My Hometown Ogden is a citywide program now heading into its fifth summer. It serves as a touchpoint to bring together volunteers from across the city’s diverse community, including residents, local organizations, churches, and businesses and civic partners, with a common goal of beautifying neighborhoods, strengthening relationships and connecting with neighbors through service.
“We actually go out into the neighborhoods here in Ogden City and we look for homes that are in need. We work closely with the city finding those homes and we get to know the individual or family in that home, in those neighborhoods,” Griffin said. Those same My Hometown volunteers are also offering free childcare to help make the PATH to Citizenship Program work.
“We’re trying to eliminate every barrier, and having the kids in the same physical location with their parents makes it easier,” Lopez said. “They come with their kids and leave with their kids.”
Other aspects of PATH to Citizenship include a required 40 hours of community service, which can range from volunteering at their children’s school to attending city council meetings. This serves
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Here in Ogden, those national debates have surfaced locally as questions about how our city should respond, what actions local leaders are authorized to take, and how we preserve both justice and stability at the same time.
Much of the outrage we are seeing is directed at events unfolding in other cities and at federal authorities — areas where local government has little, if any, direct control.
What I control as mayor is how my administration governs here at home.
When making decisions in this moment, I am constantly listening — both broadly and intentionally.
WHO I AM LISTENING TO
I am listening to residents who are speaking publicly and passionately, and to residents who are reaching out quietly and privately. I am listening to leaders and members of our immigrant communities. I am
listening to our police chief and law enforcement leadership, to frontline officers and to legal counsel. I am listening to mayors and leaders across Weber County and to lessons learned from other cities — both where calm has been preserved and where things have gone wrong. And I am listening to my own conscience. Listening is not optional. It is a duty of this office.
WHAT I AM HEARING
Here is what I am hearing clearly:
People want criminals who harm others to be held accountable.
They want that accountability carried out lawfully, peacefully and without disorder in our streets.
They want to know clearly that the Ogden Police Department is not enforcing immigration law.
They want to know that the city is prepared to respond and adjust in an ever-changing social and political environment. They want leadership that is reasoned, disciplined and principled, not reactive or performative.
They want to know that their leaders are guided by justice, due process, ethics, integrity and public safety with fidelity to the law.
They want to know that Ogden respects and values the diversity of faiths, nations and cultures, and that everyone —
Mayor Ben Nadolski
Ogden City’s PATH to Citizenship Program aims to support, educate and motivate Weber County residents who qualify to become naturalized U.S. citizens.
Council members’ service extends to many community organizations
Being a member of the Ogden City Council is more than just a few hours of meetings on most Tuesday nights. In addition to their responsibilities as the legislative branch of Ogden City, council members can be found on a variety of boards and committees throughout the community.
In these capacities, council members have the opportunity to represent Ogden City and its residents as well as report to the full council about the activities of these other bodies. From the Ogden Nature Center Board and Utah Renewable Communities Board to the Ogden City Financial Committee and Utah League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee, the Ogden City Council has representatives in a total of 15 different committees, boards, and work groups.
This helps the council stay informed and involved with the community when making decisions and having council conversations on Tuesday nights.
Below is a list of all of the bodies that have Ogden City Council representation:
• Central Weber Sewer Board
• College Town Executive Committee
• Cultivating Neighborhoods Legislative Workgroup
• Marshall White Community Center New Market Tax
Credit Special Purpose Entity
• Ogden City Financial Audit Committee
• Ogden Nature Center
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Continued from page 1 no matter where they are from — is also expected to uphold the law and respect order.
They want to exercise their First Amendment rights peacefully, and they want to know those rights will be protected. They want peace. Order. Justice. And safety. I hear all of that.
WHAT MY ADMINISTRATION IS DOING
Based on what I am hearing, this is how my administration is leading and directing the city’s response:
We are governing with discipline and judgment. Listening does not always mean responding loudly or immediately — but it always means listening, learning, preparing and being ready to act. That is the job of an executive administration, especially when conditions are changing.
We are preparing continuously and adjusting as circumstances evolve. My administration assesses conditions daily, plans ahead and adapts before situations escalate whenever possible. Readiness and restraint are responsibilities, not reactions.
We are communicating clearly and intentionally. We are being explicit about what my administration is doing and
why so residents understand how decisions are being made and how public safety is being protected.
We are holding criminals who harm others accountable through lawful processes and with full respect for due process. Protecting victims and preventing future harm is not optional.
We are asking the Ogden Police Department to focus strictly on what they are trained, authorized and legally empowered to do: enforce local and state criminal law, protect victims, prevent harm and keep our community safe.
We are staying firmly in our lane as an executive administration, focused on real-world operations, daily directives, preparation and outcomes — not symbolic gestures.
We are ensuring proper alignment of roles and authority across all levels of government so each agency does what it is authorized to do, and no more than that. Local police enforce criminal law. The county fulfills custodial responsibilities through the jail. State agencies provide coordination and support. Federal authorities enforce federal law within their lawful scope. As a result of that alignment, criminals are being held accountable, due process is being respected, and peaceful
Board
• Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors
• Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee
• Ogden-Weber Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
• Utah League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee
• Utah Renewable Communities Board
• Weber Area Council of Governments (WACOG)
transfer of custody is taking place in the controlled environment of the jail rather than through disorder in neighborhoods or on our streets.
We are avoiding random arrests or broad sweeps. Accountability begins with criminal conduct or documented criminal history, giving us the best possible chance to focus on the most violent or repeat offenders when justified by law.
We are protecting First Amendment rights while maintaining zero tolerance for anyone violating the rights of others by overstepping their own.
We are maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.
We are living our commitment to dignity across faiths, nations and cultures, including hosting and sponsoring cultural and faith-based events and leading the region with Ogden’s Pathway to Citizenship program, now in its third and largest cohort.
WHAT MY ADMINISTRATION IS NOT DOING
Just as important, I want to be clear about what my administration is not doing: We are not enforcing immigration law. That authority does not belong to the Ogden Police Department, and that
• Weber County Homeless Committee
• Weber County Taxing Entity Committee
• Weber-Morgan Board of Health
The chair and vice chair of the Ogden City Council typically take on more of these appointments than the rest of the council members as
part of their duties as council leadership. Council members volunteer to serve on these entities based on availability and interest.
For more information, feel free to call the Ogden City Council office at 801-6298153, send an email to citycouncil@ogdencity.gov or visit OgdenCity.gov/citycouncil.
has not changed.
We are not pursuing sanctuary policies that would place an unnecessary target on our city, invite heightened federal attention, or put more than $26 million in critical federal grant funding at risk — funding that supports public safety, housing, transportation and essential services.
We are not making decisions to benefit any political party, platform or momentary advantage. Decisions are being made based on what best protects the people of Ogden.
We are not engaging in partisan point-scoring at the expense of public safety. People want rational, common-sense policies grounded in facts, law and real-world outcomes — and that is what is guiding my administration.
We are not allowing pressure, noise, rumor or political theater to override judgment.
We are not creating conditions that invite chaos or unnecessary enforcement activity by refusing to maintain basic public safety and order in our own city.
CLARITY, UNITY AND TRUST
I know many people are feeling fear right now. I also know many are not.
In response, my administration is reinforcing a simple
truth: what you see on national television or circulating on social media is not what we are experiencing here at home. I encourage residents to rely on their own lived experience in Ogden and on verified information — not on rumor, fear-based narratives or purposeful manipulation. Our police officers are carrying out difficult duties during difficult times. They are our officers — our neighbors, friends and family members. It is not healthy for them or for our city to assign blame they have not earned.
If you need help, please call them.
We cannot maintain a just, lawful city with order instead of chaos if people are afraid to seek help because of rumor or rhetoric. These are real-life issues with real-life consequences.
This is not a time for partisan politics. It is a time for real-world leadership.
For public servants to serve morally, ethically and dutifully, with full faith and fidelity to the law and their oath to protect and to serve.
That is how I am leading in this moment.
That is how my administration is governing.
And that is what the people of Ogden can expect from me.
Council member Flor Lopez conducts community outreach with a local nonprofit organization.
Council member Ken Richey at Capitol Hill fulfilling his duties as a member of the Legislative Policy Committee.
Myra Powell artworks on display at Union Station gallery
As Ogden celebrates its 175th birthday, one of the city’s most noted local artists is being honored in the very space that bears her name.
Myra Powell, an influential 20th century artist, was an Ogden native born in 1895. She was known for her bucolic watercolors, still lifes and nature scenes of the western desert.
“She began painting in the 1930s, with her early work being primarily done in watercolors,” said Hope Eggett, museum administrator for Museums at Union Station. “That’s what she’s really famous for, but she began experimenting with oils later on.”
After studying oil painting through a correspondence course with Utah State University, her work evolved into bold, expressive abstract pieces that remain visually striking today. One oil-on-canvas piece features the railroad crossing Ogden is known for; it’s done with thick strikes of neon orange and magenta paint.
“She was actually a founding member of the Ogden Palette Club, a group that is still around today,” Eggett said, referring to an art club created in 1943 with just 21 local artists. Now, more than 100 members meet each month at the Eccles Community Art Center in Ogden.
To celebrate Powell and Ogden City’s 175th birthday, Museums at Union Station is currently featuring an exhibit of Powell’s best work, including two never-before-seen paintings. A brilliant watercolor featuring a bouquet of tulips was recently donated by a family whose parents bought it at a garage sale many years ago. Now it is the centerpiece of this temporary exhibit honoring the local artist.
“She was an everyday Ogden citizen, and then, through
her creativity, her ideas, her practice and education, she was able to build a lasting legacy that we’re celebrating for the 175th,” Eggett said. “This gallery is where her final show was before her death, and it’s now named for her.”
The Myra Powell Gallery is one of two galleries found in Union Station along with the State Railroad Museum, the Browning Firearms Museum and the Browning-Kimball Car Museum. The gallery, located high atop the historic Union Station, once served as a connecting corridor for railroad works to quickly move from one side of the building to the other. The archway windows overlooking the Union Station courtyard, the dark wood floors and the exposed red
brick perfectly depict what makes the Myra Powell Gallery unique and Union Station the icon of Ogden.
“Ogden is 175 years old, and we want to celebrate the cool part of its story, which is what this place has become since then,” Eggett said. “Ogden started off very, very small, a farming village with more cows than people. Here in 2026, we have a city of 86,000 people striving to make this community a place we want to be.”
The Myra Powell exhibit will remain up throughout March.
“We really enjoy celebrating with our community,” Eggett said. “Coming together to recognize what this city means to people, that’s what this is all about.”
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as a way to keep participants involved in the community.
“We’re encouraging all those who get naturalized to stay civically engaged, that’s why we included the Civic Duty classes with the regular library curriculum,” Lopez said.
As Ogden’s PATH to Citizenship Program continues to grow, its impact reaches far beyond classes, tests and paperwork. It’s a program that brings together community organizations, city government and residents
where they feel connected, supported and empowered to participate fully in civic life — not just as residents, but as neighbors, volunteers and future voters.
“PATH reflects our commitment to meeting residents where they are and responding with real solutions. Through strong partnerships and individualized support, we’re creating pathways to stability while strengthening trust and connection across our community,” said Ogden City Mayor Ben Nadolski. “PATH is just one example of how we show up
— because this is The Ogden Way. When we come together, we build more than programs; we build people, hope and a stronger city.”
Being the community outreach coordinator for PATH, is personal for Lopez.
“I know firsthand the benefits of having citizenship, and I know the benefits of education and I know how much that means,” she said.
To learn more about the program, visit the Ogden City website or reach out directly to Diana Lopez at 801-6298037.
A watercolor painting of flowers by Myra Powell
“Railroad Crossing Signals” by Myra Powell
Business Information Center offers Speaker Series for entrepreneurs
Ogden City’s Business Information Center (BIC) recently wrapped up its first three sessions of the quarterly Elevate Ogden Speaker Series, a program designed to give entrepreneurs the confidence and tools to overcome the barriers that keep them from putting their dreams into action. The final session will be held on April 9.
Located on the second floor of the Ogden City Municipal Building, the BIC serves as a one-stop resource for small businesses and is often the first point of contact between entrepreneurs and city staff.
Led by Julio Otay and Jeanette Castel, the BIC recognized that the same obstacles often kept many aspiring business owners from taking the first steps toward business ownership. The Elevate Ogden Speaker Series was created to remove those mental barriers by offering practical, foundational information early in the process, helping entrepreneurs take informed next steps with confidence.
“Many people in our community are looking for guidance on how to start or grow a business and don’t always
know where to find reliable resources,” said Otay, Ogden City’s business resources coordinator. “The series creates a free, accessible space where local professionals share their real-world insights, lessons learned and connections.”
Over the last year, the series focused on three common obstacles: planning, finances and marketing.
The first session introduced Ogden City’s Concept Review Team (CRT), which brings together representatives from Planning, Engineering, Building Services and the Fire Department to review business plans alongside entrepreneurs. This team’s goal is to foster early engagement, before a lease is signed or major investments are made, so business owners understand how city requirements may impact their plans. Meeting with the CRT early can save time, money and frustration later.
“This meeting is crucial because it helps business owners understand requirements, potential renovation costs, permits and any unexpected issues before they sign a lease or purchase a property,” Otay said.
The second session, held in November, centered on financial foundations. Darcie Costello, chair of Accounting & Taxation at Weber State University, covered tax preparation, bookkeeping consistency and cash-flow management. With many hesitant to start a business because they believe the financial-tracking side would be too overwhelming, this session of the Speaker Series hoped to break the ice and help entrepreneurs feel they can move on to more learning.
The most recent session in January shifted to strategic marketing for small businesses. Nelson Altamirano, founder and CEO of Strategica Marketing Agency, presented digital marketing strategies to help entrepreneurs formulate actionable plans for their fledgling businesses.
Maria Perez attended this session and said, “I don’t know where to start, and that’s scary. There’s a lot that goes into starting a business, and having events like this helps you feel more confident taking that first step.” She, like many of those who attended the Speaker Series, is Latina and views the series as outreach to this
community.
“It’s really important for the Spanish-speaking community to know these resources exist,” she said. “A lot of people have businesses but don’t know the technical side — marketing, advertising or how to really grow beyond word of mouth.”
Beyond the Elevate Ogden Speaker Series, the BIC also connects entrepreneurs with trusted partners, including the Suazo Business Center, and offers access to a flexible business loan program. These efforts support job creation and local economic growth.
Otay and Castel’s work with entrepreneurs reinforced what Ogden City sees every day:
small businesses are the backbone of the local economy and the fabric of the community. By addressing questions early and aligning city resources, the Speaker Series helps business owners build with confidence while strengthening neighborhoods, jobs and the city’s economic health.
Crystal Chavez hopes to soon launch her book business and attended the Speaker Series. “When your business isn’t off the ground yet, events like this make the process feel less intimidating,” Chavez said. “It breaks things down into steps and makes it feel more doable.”
As the Elevate Ogden Speaker Series moves toward its final session on April 9, the Business Information Center continues its focus on strengthening Ogden’s economy by investing in people, providing practical education, clearing pathways and providing ongoing support so local businesses can succeed. They also welcome interest from experienced business owners and professionals who have practical, real-world expertise and invite them to share in future Elevate Ogden Speaker Series sessions by contacting them at 801-6298613.
For entrepreneurs who would like to watch preview sessions, head to ogdenbic. com.
Ogden City’s Business Information Center hosted the third installment of the Elevate Ogden Speaker Series for small businesses in January with a focus on marketing. The final session will be held April 9.
Free garbage dump passes available for residents
In the daylight, San Jose Street was perfectly clear. Overnight, it was lined with garbage filling the gutters after a passing truck illegally dumped its contents.
Ogden City Code Services, a division of Community and Economic Development, has many facets to its job. One of the most frustrating is cleaning up abandoned couches, chairs, pallets, tires and anything else too large to fit in a trash can.
“It was about 600 pounds worth of garbage, and it took three of us about an hour and a half to clean it up,” said Kenneth Atkins, an Ogden City Code service officer. “That’s time, equipment and resources that could have gone toward other projects that help the community.”
Piles of garbage and abandoned, broken furniture can negatively impact neighborhoods and how residents feel about where they live. That’s why Code Services are quick to clean it up.
“I don’t mind doing it because it helps the community. A healthy neighborhood is also a clean neighborhood,” Atkins said.
To help prevent illegal dumping, Ogden offers a free dump pass to residents
through Public Services, although Code Services is often on the frontlines of preventing illegal dumping. These passes covers up to $12 in disposal fees, roughly the cost of a standard 400-pound truckload at the Weber County Transfer Station, although prices can vary depending on the materials and load.
Beginning in March and available through June, Ogden residents can visit the Public Services building at 133 W. 29th Street to obtain up to two dump passes. Proof of Ogden residency is required.
The passes can be used for disposing bulky items like furniture, mattresses and excess household garbage.
Aside from the annual public services dump pass program, additional consideration is given in instances of a larger clean up. “We want people to know there are options other than illegally dumping,” said Christian Stucki, Building and Code Services director for Ogden City. “Dump passes aren’t unlimited, but they are meant to remove barriers for residents who genuinely need help disposing of large items.”
Public Services also offers the Dial-A-Dumpster program that aims to keep neighbor-
hoods clean while encouraging community connection. Five neighbors from five different addresses within one block can team up for a free dumpster. The program is intended for neighborhood cleanups only, not personal home projects like remodeling, moving or clearing out garages or basements.
There are some prohibited items that can’t go in the dumpster like hazardous materials, including tires, batteries, chemicals, concrete, dirt, rocks, refrigerators, mattresses and box springs, tree stumps and other restricted materials.
For yard waste, Ogden City has a Green Waste Disposal site for residents who pay garbage fees on their utility bill. To obtain a Green Waste pass, stop by the Public Works building at 133 W. 29th Street.
“We have a lot of resources to prevent illegal dumping, but it takes a team effort,” Atkins said. “We can’t help if you don’t let us know. And we want to help.”
Solving illegal dumping won’t happen overnight, but Code Services hopes the next time someone has a truckload of unwanted furniture, they’ll choose a Dump Pass or neigh-
borhood cleanup instead of the side of the road. Residents can call 801-
629-8953 or visit ogdencity. gov to learn more about these programs.
Ogden City Code Services works to clean up trash dumped illegally within the city.
Accountability, alignment and public safety in Ogden
By Ogden Chief of Police
Jacob C. Sube
Over the past several weeks, immigration enforcement operations conducted by federal authorities in other parts of the country have drawn national attention and strong public reaction. Events unfolding elsewhere have raised understandable concerns about justice, accountability and public safety, and those national debates have reached Ogden as well.
This message is intended to explain clearly how public safety operates here in Ogden, how the mayor’s directives guide our work, and how the Ogden Police Department carries out its responsibilities to protect constitutional rights, maintain order and keep the community safe during periods of heightened tension.
ACCOUNTABILITY BEGINS WITH US
Let me be clear about a foundational principle that guides our work and comes directly from the mayor’s directives: people who harm others must be held accountable. But accountability does not begin with enforcement alone; it begins with us.
As chief of police, I operate at the mayor’s direction and discretion. I am responsible for how policing is carried out in this city — how officers are trained, how decisions are made and how authority is exercised. One of the clearest expectations set for this department is that we hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability first.
That means strict fidelity to the law, the Constitution and due process in everything we do. Only when we meet that standard ourselves can we legitimately hold others to account.
Ogden Police officers enforce local and state criminal
laws. When someone commits a crime in our city — violent assault, sexual abuse, drug trafficking, identity fraud or other serious offenses — we investigate, arrest when appropriate and bring those cases into the criminal justice system. That is our responsibility, and we carry it out deliberately, lawfully and without regard to a person’s immigration status.
ALIGNMENT IS HOW ACCOUNTABILITY WORKS
Local policing does not exist in isolation. Accountability works best when authorities are aligned and each agency operates within its lawful scope.
After an arrest by Ogden Police, custodial responsibility shifts to the Weber County Sheriff, who oversees the county jail system. The jail provides a controlled, lawful environment where individuals are held, identified, processed and afforded due process.
In Weber County, the sheriff maintains a 287(g) agreement that is applied primarily within the jail setting. This does not change the role of local police departments or turn routine policing into immigration enforcement. Ogden Police officers do not enforce immigration law. Arrests by Ogden Police officers are, and always will be, based on probable cause related to violations of state or local criminal law.
This alignment allows accountability to occur safely, lawfully and with due process through the peaceful transfer of custody inside the jail rather than through enforcement actions in neighborhoods or public spaces. It reduces risk to the public, to those in custody and to law enforcement personnel while ensuring that individuals who have committed crimes are addressed through established legal
processes.
This model has existed in Weber County, and in jurisdictions across the country, for decades. Experience shows it provides the best opportunity to balance public safety, constitutional protections and orderly enforcement.
TARGETED OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY
At times, federal authorities conduct targeted operations to locate specific individuals — often individuals with documented criminal histories or outstanding legal issues that fall outside local jurisdiction or authority.
These are not broad or indiscriminate actions. They are focused on identified individuals who pose a risk to public safety and who are being sought under federal authority.
Ogden Police are not notified in advance of these operations, nor do we have legal authority to require such notification. The department does not participate in federal enforcement actions. However, if a public safety concern arises and a call for service is received, Ogden Police will respond consistent with our duty to protect life and maintain public order.
Our role in those moments is limited and clearly defined: providing scene security and ensuring public safety by protecting residents; safeguarding local, state and federal law enforcement personnel; preventing violence; maintaining order; and upholding constitutional rights. Providing scene safety does not mean participating in a federal operation; it means fulfilling our responsibility to keep the peace and protect life.
JUDGMENT, PREPARATION AND ADAPTATION
Policing requires judgment, every day and in real time.
Our supervisors and command staff continuously assess conditions, evaluate risk, adjust deployment and coordinate with partners. We watch for warning signs and adapt early so we are prepared rather than reactive. We cannot guarantee that circumstances will never change. But we can — and do — take deliberate, disciplined steps to give Ogden its best possible chance for safety, lawful order and accountability.
LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE
Our approach is grounded in years of experience in Ogden and in lessons learned from other cities, both where stability has been maintained
and where it has broken down. Police chiefs across the country share information constantly, and the lesson is consistent: preparation, discipline and adherence to constitutional principles protect communities far better than reaction, symbolism or improvisation. Ogden has remained calm not by chance, but by design. People in Ogden should not hesitate to call the police when they need help. Public safety depends on trust, lawful action and cooperation. I am proud to serve under the mayor’s leadership, proud of the professionalism of the men and women of the Ogden Police Department, and grateful for the trust of the community we serve.
Ogden Chief of Police Jacob C. Sube
Building a safer Ogden: Strengthening public safety through people, training and trust
The Ogden Police Department continues to build momentum in 2026 with a clear focus on public safety, professionalism and community trust. Through strong staffing levels, comprehensive training and strategic investments in modern training tools, the department is well positioned to meet the evolving needs of the Ogden community.
As policing grows increasingly complex, Ogden Police remains committed to ensuring officers are prepared, supported and equipped to respond thoughtfully and effectively. At the core of this progress is a simple principle: well-trained officers supported by adequate staffing and modern resources, leading to safer outcomes for officers and the community alike.
STRONG STAFFING AS THE FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
One of the most significant strengths of the Ogden Police Department today is its staffing. Maintaining healthy staffing levels is critical not only for timely responses to calls for service but also for officer wellness, proactive policing and meaningful community engagement.
The department is maintaining staffing levels above 98% of authorized strength. By actively recruiting experienced officers from other agencies, OPD has strengthened its ranks with seasoned professionals who bring valuable skills, institutional knowledge and immediate operational impact.
This strong staffing position allows the department to reduce mandatory overtime, limit fatigue and ensure officers have the time and resources needed to train, engage and serve at a high level. These staffing levels
reflect sustained recruitment and retention efforts as well as a department culture that prioritizes professionalism, support and career growth.
Strong staffing also directly supports morale and retention. When officers feel supported and adequately staffed, they are better able to focus on professional development, effective problem-solving and building trusted relationships within the community.
THE TRAINING BUREAU: BUILDING READINESS BEYOND THE ACADEMY
While staffing is essential, training is where readiness truly takes shape. The Ogden Police Department’s Training Bureau plays a critical role in preparing officers not only for routine calls for service but also for the complex and unpredictable situations they may encounter.
Training at Ogden Police does not end with the police academy. Officers participate in continuous, year-round training designed to reinforce core skills, introduce evolving best practices and sharpen decision-making. The Training Bureau is staffed by experienced instructors who bring real-world knowledge into every lesson, ensuring training remains practical, relevant and effective.
Courses are routinely evaluated and updated to reflect changes in law, policy and modern policing standards. This commitment to continuous improvement ensures officers are not only technically proficient but also adaptable, thoughtful and confident when responding to challenging situations.
A CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO DE-ESCALATION TRAINING
De-escalation training remains a core priority for the Ogden Police Department. Officers are trained to recognize tense or emotionally charged situations and apply communication, time and distance to reduce conflict whenever possible.
This training emphasizes:
• Clear and respectful communication.
•Recognizing signs of emotional distress or crisis.
• Slowing situations down to create safer outcomes.
• Using only the level of force necessary when force cannot be avoided.
De-escalation is not a single class or policy but an ongoing skill that is practiced, evaluated and reinforced throughout an officer’s career. Through continued investment in de-escalation training, Ogden Police works to reduce injuries, improve outcomes and strengthen trust between officers and the community they serve.
TRAINING
HOURS: INVESTING IN EXCELLENCE THROUGH PREPARATION
The Ogden Police Department’s commitment to professional excellence is reflected in the time dedicated to training each year. Last year, Ogden Police officers completed 14,950 hours of annual training.
These training hours include instruction in:
• De-escalation and crisis intervention.
• Legal updates and constitutional policing.
• Defensive tactics and officer safety.
•Firearms proficiency and use-of-force decision-making.
• Scenario-based and skillsbased training.
This level of investment exceeds minimum standards and underscores the depart-
ment’s belief that preparation, continued learning and accountability are essential to professionalism and effective policing.
INTRODUCING A NEW TRAINING SIMULATOR
To further enhance training realism and effectiveness, the Ogden Police Department has introduced the TI Training Simulator, a state-of-the-art system that places officers in realistic, interactive scenarios designed to mirror real-world encounters. This simulator allows officers to practice critical decision-making under stress, apply de-escalation techniques and receive immediate feedback in a controlled learning environment. Scenarios can be customized to reflect a wide range of situations, ensuring training can be tailored to individual officers, teams and operational needs.
By incorporating simulation-based training, Ogden Police is adopting nationally recognized best practices that allow officers to learn, improve and build confidence before encountering similar situations in the field.
BEHIND THE TRAINING: OFFICER POWELL
For this state-of-the-art technology to truly benefit our staff, it must be paired with qualified instructors who are experts in their field.
Officer Powell, OPD’s Training Division officer, has served with the Ogden City Police Department for 12 years. As an instructor, he teaches both physical and verbal de-escalation skills designed to improve outcomes for everyone involved. He trains with the firm belief that preparation, education and consistency directly impact officer and community safety.
“I firmly believe that highly trained officers are less likely to use unnecessary force, which increases safety and leads to more positive outcomes for both officers and the community we serve,” he said.
We are grateful to Officer Powell and our training staff and qualified instructors for sharing their knowledge and commitment to ensuring the highest level of training, education and service to Ogden City.
LOOKING AHEAD: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF POLICING IN OGDEN
The Ogden Police Department remains committed to continuous improvement and long-term excellence. Strong staffing, comprehensive training and modern tools are not simply milestones, they are ongoing commitments that shape how the department serves its community. As expectations and community needs continue to evolve, Ogden Police will adapt, innovate and invest in strategies that promote safety, professionalism and trust.
Guided by preparation, accountability and partnership, the department is focused on building a policing model that is responsive, resilient and grounded in service. Through this commitment, Ogden Police continues working toward a safer Ogden — today and for generations to come.
City programs can help clear your trash away
Ogden City offers several programs to assist residents with waste disposal.
FREE DUMP PASSES
Beginning March 2, residents can pick up two free dump passes per residential billing account. They can be picked up at the Public Works Building (133 W. 29th Street) on the east side of the lobby. You must bring a picture ID (government-issued) and proof of residence.
These passes are provided by Ogden City to the Weber County Transfer Station (landfill). They have a maximum value of $12 each for waste disposal. They are onetime-use passes and expire on June 30.
The purpose of the passes is to help residents dispose of waste that is not accepted at the Green Waste Site or that cannot fit in residential refuse cans.
Residents who have specific questions about the Weber County Transfer Station, what is accepted, hours of operations, etc. should contact them directly. Their phone number and address are on the dump passes.
DIAL-A-DUMPSTER PROGRAM
The Dial-A-Dumpster program allows a small group of residents to have a dumpster delivered to their neighborhood and is designed to help residents keep yards and neighborhoods clean yearround. This is a free service for Ogden City residents.
Qualifications
In order to be eligible, each user must have an active Ogden City utility account and be signing up for a dumpster for the first time in the calendar year. Only one dumpster can be signed up for per resident per calendar year. This program is designed for the neighborhood to clean their yards and remove debris. Dial-A-Dumpster is not for personal home projects (renovating, remodeling, moving in or out, clearing basements, garages or sheds, etc.).
Procedure
The application form can be picked up at the Public Works Building (133 W 29th Street). Gather five neighbors (within one block) signatures and decide with the neighbors who signed the form the best location for the dumpster to be placed. Bring the document
back to the Public Works Building (133 W 29th Street) to schedule a date for delivery (based upon availability). Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups Drop-off and pick-up days are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Dumpsters are delivered on the scheduled date between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. The dumpster is then picked up between those hours approximately two days later. For example, a dumpster that is dropped off on Monday will be picked up on Wednesday.
Please allow ample room for drop-off and pick-up. Dumpsters must be placed on a flat, hard level surface. Steep inclines, overhead obstructions, utility lines or low tree branches may result in non-delivery of the dumpster based on the discretion of the company’s employees. Dumpsters cannot be placed on private property or on state roads.
PENALTIES
There are no fees for this service unless the dumpster is overfilled, filled with hazardous or other restricted materials or damaged. Make sure that your dumpster is not filled past the marked weight capacity or limit line. If
it is overweight and materials need to be scraped off to ensure legal transport, you will be held responsible for the clean-up of those materials and any city code violations that you are possibly cited for. Items that are flammable or could possibly ignite causing a fire are not allowed.
Please note that NO HAZARDOUS materials will be accepted, including but not limited to: tires, batteries, chemicals, shingles, concrete, dirt, rocks, refrigerators, computer monitors, asphalt or tree stumps. You will be held liable for disposal costs.
GLASS RECYCLING
Ogden City provides residents with glass recycling options at three separate locations. Large containers marked “Glass Recycling” are located at 4th Street Park, the Green Waste Site and Ogden High School’s south parking lot.
Residents can drop off all types of glass at the bins, including brown, green and clear glass. Glass is not allowed in the blue recycle bins residents have at their home for curb side collection — those bins are to be used for plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper products only.
Free dump passes are available to Ogden residents to assist them in disposing of large or bulky items and to help prevent illegal dumping.
Final open house and public hearing planned for Zone Ogden
Ogden City is updating all its development codes as part of a project called Zone Ogden. The overall goal of Zone Ogden is to create a single document that includes all the codes and standards that are required to develop in Ogden. The final document will become Ogden City’s Unified Development Code.
The unified development code has now been completely drafted! The consultant team, Logan Simpson, and Ogden’s planning staff have been thoroughly reviewing the entire draft, combing through each chapter and preparing it for the final open house.
A final open house for the public to review to entire Unified Development Code will be held on Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Union Station Browning Theater. Each portion of the development code will be highlighted.
The community will be able to see firsthand all of the improvements that have been made to the development codes. Come see for yourself! Consultants and planning staff will be available to answer any questions that you might have regarding the new Unified Development Code. The new Unified Development Code will also be available to review on the project website, zone-ogden.com.
Following this final open house, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 11 at 5 p.m. at the Ogden Municipal Building. After the public hearing, the Planning Commission will provide a recommendation to the City Council.
Please sign up for the project mailing list to be notified of upcoming events by going to the project website, zone-ogden.com.
WHAT’S GOING ON IN OGDEN?
Center hosts National Girls and Women in Sports Day event
The Marshall White Community Center and Ogden USA proudly celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Feb. 4 with an inspiring event focused on empowerment, leadership and the future of women in athletics and leadership roles.
The celebration brought together female college athletes and women leaders in the recreation field who shared their personal journeys, challenges and successes with young participants. Through engaging conversations and mentorship, speakers encouraged the next generation to pursue their goals both on and off the field.
The event also included photo opportunities, giving attendees a chance to capture memorable moments with the role models they admire.
A highlight of the day was a special video appearance by Amanda Chidester, sil-
ver medalist for Team USA Softball and former professional player, and Anissa Urtez Chidester, former professional player and Team Mexico participant. Their message emphasized perseverance, confidence and the importance of representation in sports, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated annually to recognize the achievements of female athletes and the positive influence of sports participation on girls and women. The Marshall White Community Center’s event reflected this mission by fostering meaningful connections and celebrating female leadership in sports and recreation. The community center remains committed to creating inclusive opportunities that inspire youth and promote lifelong participation in athletics.
NOTICIAS
DESDE EL AYUNTAMIENTO HASTA TU HOGAR
El Programa PATH to Citizenship de la Ciudad de Ogden tiene como objetivo apoyar, educar y motivar a los residentes del condado de Weber que califican para convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses naturalizados.
Programa que ayuda a los residentes a encontrar un camino hacia la ciudadanía.
Eliminar barreras mediante la colaboración con socios comunitarios ha permitido que el Programa PATH to Citizenship de la Ciudad de Ogden continúe en su tercer año, dando la bienvenida a su clase más grande hasta ahora.
El programa tiene como objetivo apoyar, educar y motivar a los residentes del condado de Weber que califican para convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses naturalizados y mantenerlos comprometidos cívicamente en su comunidad a largo plazo.
Lanzado en 2024, este programa liderado por la comunidad y apoyado por la ciudad se propuso identificar los obstáculos que impiden a los inmigrantes buscar la ciudadanía y abordarlos a través de organizaciones establecidas que ya sirven a la comunidad. Según el censo de 2020, el condado de Weber tiene casi 8,000 residentes que califican para solicitar la naturalización pero aún no lo han hecho. PATH espera llegar a esas personas.
“Este programa definitivamente cubre una necesidad que tenemos en la comunidad. Eso es fácil de lograr cuando existen los fondos y las alianzas comunitarias,” dijo Diana Lopez, coordinadora de alcance comunitario de la Ciudad de Ogden. “Estas barreras son similares para muchas familias. Las personas trabajan tiempo completo. No tienen
tiempo para estudiar. Piensan que son demasiado mayores o que no son lo suficientemente inteligentes para aprender la información. Para algunos, es una barrera financiera. La representación legal puede costar mucho dinero. En este momento, estamos viendo mucho más miedo.”
Las Bibliotecas del Condado de Weber, Catholic Community Services, United Way of Northern Utah, My Hometown Ogden, Cities Strong Foundation y la Ciudad de Ogden, junto con varios negocios locales, están trabajando juntos para eliminar esos desafíos, cada uno aportando su conocimiento, tiempo y recursos económicos para hacer que este programa sea más accesible y reducir el temor de comunicarse con el gobierno local.
“Tenemos una gran alianza con las Bibliotecas del Condado de Weber. Ellos son quienes imparten todas las clases para preparar a las personas para la entrevista,” dijo Lopez. “Catholic Community Services brinda la representación legal para todo el papeleo necesario para solicitar la ciudadanía.”
El programa PATH to Citizenship de la Ciudad de Ogden también cuenta con subvenciones para cubrir el costo de la Solicitud de Ciudadanía N-400.
El grupo voluntario My Hometown Ogden aborda uno de los mayores problemas que
enfrentan las familias cuando llega el momento de asistir a las clases nocturnas: el cuidado infantil.
“Tienen un salón grande justo al lado de donde se imparten las clases, y nosotros cuidamos a los niños, tenemos actividades para ellos,” dijo Cherie Griffin, presidenta municipal de My Hometown Ogden. “Es increíble poder conectar con estos niños pequeños y sus familias.”
Ella y su esposo, Steve, han sido voluntarios con la organización durante los últimos tres años y ven el papel de My Hometown directamente alineado con la meta de PATH de fortalecer la conexión comunitaria.
“Lo más importante que podemos hacer dentro de nuestra comunidad, para elevarla, es crear conexiones,” dijo Steve Griffin, quien sirve como presidente municipal junto a su esposa. “Si todos podemos reunirnos en diferentes lugares y entidades y conectar con otras personas, eso es lo que brinda fortaleza y seguridad y alivia ese miedo.”
My Hometown Ogden es un programa que abarca toda la ciudad y ahora se dirige a su quinto verano. Sirve como punto de encuentro para reunir voluntarios de la diversa comunidad de la ciudad, incluidos residentes, organizaciones locales, iglesias, negocios y socios cívicos, con el objetivo común de embellecer Ver “Ciudadanía” en la página 13
Febrero 2026
Mensaje del alCalde
Por el alcalde de Ogden
Benjamin K. Nadolski
Estos son tiempos serios. En todo nuestro país, las comunidades están enfrentando el miedo, la ira y un profundo deseo de justicia. Los acontecimientos nacionales — particularmente en torno a la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración — han planteado preguntas urgentes sobre cómo se ejerce el poder, cómo se protegen los derechos y cómo las comunidades permanecen seguras y estables en un entorno cada vez más complejo y cambiante.
Aquí en Ogden, esos debates nacionales han surgido a nivel local en forma de preguntas sobre cómo debe responder nuestra ciudad, qué acciones están autorizados a tomar los líderes locales y cómo preservamos tanto la justicia como la estabilidad al mismo tiempo. Gran parte de la indignación que estamos viendo está dirigida a acontecimientos que ocurren en otras ciudades y a autoridades federales — ámbitos donde el gobierno local tiene poco, si es que tiene alguno, control directo.
Lo que yo controlo como alcalde es cómo mi administración gobierna aquí en casa. Al tomar decisiones en este momento, estoy escuchando constantemente — tanto de manera amplia como intencional.
A QUIÉN ESTOY ESCUCHANDO
Estoy escuchando a residentes que se expresan pública y apasionadamente, y a residentes que se comunican de manera tranquila y privada. Estoy escuchando a líderes y miembros de nuestras comunidades inmigrantes. Estoy escuchando a nuestro jefe de policía y al liderazgo de
las fuerzas del orden, a los oficiales de primera línea y al asesor legal. Estoy escuchando a alcaldes y líderes de todo el condado de Weber y las lecciones aprendidas de otras ciudades — tanto donde se ha preservado la calma como donde las cosas han salido mal. Y estoy escuchando a mi propia conciencia.
Escuchar no es opcional. Es un deber de este cargo.
LO QUE ESTOY ESCUCHANDO
Esto es lo que estoy escuchando con claridad: La gente quiere que los delincuentes que dañan a otros rindan cuentas.
Quieren que esa rendición de cuentas se lleve a cabo de manera legal, pacífica y sin desorden en nuestras calles.
Quieren saber claramente que el Departamento de Policía de Ogden no está aplicando las leyes de inmigración.
Quieren saber que la ciudad está preparada para responder y ajustarse en un entorno social y político en constante cambio.
Quieren un liderazgo razonado, disciplinado y con principios, no reactivo ni performativo.
Quieren saber que sus líderes se guían por la justicia, el debido proceso, la ética, la integridad y la seguridad pública, con fidelidad a la ley.
Quieren saber que Ogden respeta y valora la diversidad de credos, naciones y culturas, y que todos — sin importar de dónde provengan — también deben cumplir la ley y respetar el orden.
Quieren ejercer sus derechos de la Primera Enmienda pacíficamente, y quieren saber que esos derechos serán protegidos.
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Alcalde Ben Nadolski
El servicio de los miembros del concejo se extiende a muchas organizaciones comunitarias
Ser miembro del Concejo Municipal de Ogden es mucho más que solo unas pocas horas de reuniones la mayoría de los martes por la noche. Además de sus responsabilidades como rama legislativa de la Ciudad de Ogden, los miembros del concejo participan en una variedad de juntas y comités en toda la comunidad.
En estas funciones, los miembros del concejo tienen la oportunidad de representar a la Ciudad de Ogden y a sus residentes, así como de informar al concejo en pleno sobre las actividades de estos otros organismos. Desde la Junta del Ogden Nature Center y la Junta de Utah Renewable Communities hasta el Comité Financiero de la Ciudad de Ogden y el Comité de Política Legislativa de la Liga de Ciudades y Pueblos de Utah, el Concejo Municipal de Ogden cuenta con representantes en un total de 15 comités, juntas
y grupos de trabajo diferentes.
Esto ayuda al concejo a mantenerse informado e involucrado con la comunidad al tomar decisiones y sostener conversaciones del concejo los martes por la noche.
A continuación se presenta una lista de todos los organismos que cuentan con representación del Concejo Municipal de Ogden:
• Junta de Alcantarillado de Central Weber
• Comité Ejecutivo de College Town
• Grupo de Trabajo Legislativo Cultivating Neighborhoods
• Entidad de Propósito Especial del Crédito Fiscal para Nuevos Mercados del Centro Comunitario Marshall White
• Comité de Auditoría Financiera de la Ciudad de Ogden
• Junta del Ogden Nature Center
• Junta de Gobernadores de
la Cámara de Comercio Ogden-Weber
• Comité de Asuntos Legislativos de la Cámara de Comercio Ogden-Weber
• Junta de la Oficina de Convenciones y Visitantes Ogden-Weber
• Comité de Política Legislativa de la Liga de Ciudades y Pueblos de Utah
• Junta de Utah Renewable Communities
• Consejo de Gobiernos del Área de Weber (WACOG)
• Comité de Personas sin Hogar del Condado de Weber
• Comité de Entidades Impositivas del Condado de Weber
• Junta de Salud Weber-Morgan
El presidente y el vicepresidente del Concejo Municipal de Ogden generalmente asumen más de estas asignaciones que el resto de los miembros del concejo como parte de sus funciones de
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Quieren paz. Orden. Justicia. Y seguridad. Escucho todo eso.
LO QUE ESTÁ HACIENDO MI ADMINISTRACIÓN
Con base en lo que estoy escuchando, así es como mi administración está liderando y dirigiendo la respuesta de la ciudad:
Estamos gobernando con disciplina y criterio. Escuchar no siempre significa responder en voz alta o de inmediato — pero siempre significa escuchar, aprender, prepararse y estar listos para actuar. Ese es el trabajo de una administración ejecutiva, especialmente cuando las condiciones están cambiando.
Nos estamos preparando continuamente y ajustándonos a medida que evolucionan las circunstancias. Mi administración evalúa las condiciones diariamente, planifica con anticipación y se adapta antes de que las situaciones escalen siempre que sea posible. La preparación y la prudencia son responsabilidades, no reacciones.
Estamos comunicándonos de manera clara e intencional.
Estamos siendo explícitos sobre lo que mi administración está haciendo y por qué, para que los residentes entiendan cómo se toman las decisiones y cómo se protege la seguridad pública.
Estamos responsabilizando a los delincuentes que dañan
a otros mediante procesos legales y con pleno respeto al debido proceso. Proteger a las víctimas y prevenir daños futuros no es opcional.
Estamos solicitando al Departamento de Policía de Ogden que se enfoque estrictamente en lo que están entrenados, autorizados y legalmente facultados para hacer: hacer cumplir la ley penal local y estatal, proteger a las víctimas, prevenir daños y mantener nuestra comunidad segura.
Nos mantenemos firmemente dentro de nuestras competencias como administración ejecutiva, enfocados en operaciones reales, directrices diarias, preparación y resultados — no en gestos simbólicos.
Estamos asegurando una adecuada alineación de funciones y autoridad en todos los niveles de gobierno para que cada agencia haga lo que está autorizada a hacer, y nada más que eso. La policía local aplica la ley penal. El condado cumple con responsabilidades de custodia a través de la cárcel. Las agencias estatales brindan coordinación y apoyo. Las autoridades federales aplican la ley federal dentro del alcance legal que les corresponde. Como resultado de esa alineación, los delincuentes están siendo responsabilizados, se está respetando el debido proceso y la transferencia pacífica de custodia se está llevando a cabo en el entorno
La concejala Flor López realiza actividades de acercamiento comunitario con una organización sin fines de lucro local.
liderazgo. Los miembros del concejo se ofrecen como voluntarios para servir en estas entidades según su disponibilidad e interés. Para más información,
puede llamar a la oficina del Concejo Municipal de Ogden al 801-629-8153, enviar un correo electrónico a citycouncil@ogdencity.gov o visitar OgdenCity.gov/citycouncil.
controlado de la cárcel en lugar de generar desorden en los vecindarios o en nuestras calles.
Estamos evitando arrestos aleatorios o redadas amplias. La rendición de cuentas comienza con conducta delictiva o antecedentes penales documentados, lo que nos da la mejor oportunidad posible de enfocarnos en los infractores más violentos o reincidentes cuando la ley lo justifica.
Estamos protegiendo los derechos de la Primera Enmienda mientras mantenemos tolerancia cero para cualquiera que viole los derechos de otros al sobrepasar los suyos propios.
Estamos manteniendo altos estándares de desempeño y responsabilidad.
Estamos viviendo nuestro compromiso con la dignidad entre credos, naciones y culturas, incluyendo la organización y el patrocinio de eventos culturales y de fe, y liderando la región con el programa Pathway to Citizenship de Ogden, ahora en su tercera y más grande cohorte.
LO QUE MI
ADMINISTRACIÓN NO
ESTÁ HACIENDO
Igualmente importante, quiero ser claro sobre lo que mi administración no está haciendo:
No estamos aplicando las leyes de inmigración. Esa autoridad no pertenece al Departamento de Policía de Ogden,
y eso no ha cambiado.
No estamos adoptando políticas de “ciudad santuario” que pondrían un objetivo innecesario sobre nuestra ciudad, atraerían mayor atención federal o pondrían en riesgo más de 26 millones de dólares en fondos federales esenciales — fondos que apoyan la seguridad pública, la vivienda, el transporte y los servicios esenciales.
No estamos tomando decisiones para beneficiar a ningún partido político, plataforma o ventaja momentánea. Las decisiones se están tomando en función de lo que mejor protege a la gente de Ogden.
No estamos participando en ataques partidistas a expensas de la seguridad pública. La gente quiere políticas racionales y de sentido común, basadas en hechos, la ley y resultados reales — y eso es lo que guía a mi administración.
No estamos permitiendo que la presión, el ruido, los rumores o el teatro político anulen el buen juicio.
No estamos creando condiciones que inviten al caos o a una actividad de aplicación de la ley innecesaria al negarnos a mantener la seguridad pública y el orden básicos en nuestra propia ciudad.
CLARIDAD, UNIDAD Y CONFIANZA
Sé que muchas personas están sintiendo miedo en este momento. También sé que muchas no lo están.
En respuesta, mi administración está reforzando una verdad simple: lo que se ve en la televisión nacional o circula en las redes sociales no es lo que estamos experimentando aquí en casa. Animo a los residentes a confiar en su propia experiencia vivida en Ogden y en información verificada — no en rumores, narrativas basadas en el miedo o manipulaciones intencionales. Nuestros oficiales de policía están cumpliendo deberes difíciles en tiempos difíciles. Son nuestros oficiales — nuestros vecinos, amigos y familiares. No es saludable para ellos ni para nuestra ciudad asignarles culpas que no han ganado.
Si necesita ayuda, por favor llámelos.
No podemos mantener una ciudad justa y legal, con orden en lugar de caos, si las personas tienen miedo de buscar ayuda debido a rumores o retórica. Estos son asuntos reales con consecuencias reales.
Este no es un momento para la política partidista. Es un momento para liderazgo real.
Para que los servidores públicos sirvan moral, ética y diligentemente, con plena fe y fidelidad a la ley y a su juramento de proteger y servir. Así es como estoy liderando en este momento. Así es como mi administración está gobernando. Y eso es lo que la gente de Ogden puede esperar de mí.
Pases gratuitos para el vertedero disponibles para residentes
A la luz del día, la calle San José estaba completamente despejada. Durante la noche, apareció llena de basura en las cunetas después de que un camión que pasaba arrojara ilegalmente su contenido.
Servicios de Código de la Ciudad de Ogden, una división de Desarrollo Comunitario y Económico, tiene muchas facetas en su trabajo. Una de las más frustrantes es limpiar sofás, sillas, palets, neumáticos y cualquier otro objeto demasiado grande para caber en un bote de basura que ha sido abandonado.
“Eran aproximadamente 600 libras de basura, y nos tomó a tres personas alrededor de una hora y media limpiarlo,” dijo Kenneth Atkins, oficial de Servicios de Código de la Ciudad de Ogden. “Ese es tiempo, equipo y recursos que podrían haberse destinado a otros proyectos que benefician a la comunidad.”
Los montones de basura y los muebles abandonados y rotos pueden afectar negativamente a los vecindarios y cómo los residentes perciben el lugar donde viven. Por eso,
los Servicios de Código actúan rápidamente para limpiarlo. “No me importa hacerlo porque ayuda a la comunidad. Un vecindario saludable también es un vecindario limpio,” dijo Atkins.
Para ayudar a prevenir el vertido ilegal, Ogden ofrece a los residentes un pase gratuito para el vertedero a través de Servicios Públicos, aunque Servicios de Código a menudo está en la primera línea para prevenir el vertido ilegal. Estos pases cubren hasta $12 en tarifas de disposición, aproximadamente el costo de una carga estándar de 400 libras en la Estación de Transferencia del Condado de Weber, aunque los precios pueden variar según los materiales y la carga.
A partir de marzo y disponible hasta junio, los residentes de Ogden pueden visitar el edificio de Servicios Públicos en 133 W. 29th Street para obtener hasta dos pases de vertedero. Se requiere comprobante de residencia en Ogden.
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los vecindarios, fortalecer las relaciones y conectar con los vecinos a través del servicio.
“Realmente salimos a los vecindarios aquí en la Ciudad de Ogden y buscamos hogares que necesitan ayuda. Trabajamos de cerca con la ciudad para identificar esas casas y conocemos a la persona o familia que vive allí, en esos vecindarios,” dijo Griffin. Esos mismos voluntarios de My Hometown también ofrecen cuidado infantil gratuito para ayudar a que el Programa PATH to Citizenship funcione.
“Estamos tratando de eliminar todas las barreras, y tener a los niños en el mismo lugar físico que sus padres lo hace más fácil,” dijo Lopez. “Llegan con sus hijos y se van con sus hijos.”
Otros aspectos de PATH to Citizenship incluyen 40 horas obligatorias de servicio comunitario, que pueden variar desde ser voluntario en la escuela de sus hijos hasta asistir a reuniones del concejo municipal. Esto sirve como una manera de mantener a los participantes involucrados en la comunidad.
“Estamos alentando a todos los que se naturalizan a mantenerse comprometidos cívicamente; por eso incluimos las clases de Deber Cívico junto con el plan de estudios regular de la biblioteca,” dijo Lopez.
A medida que el Programa PATH to Citizenship de Og-
voluminosos como muebles, colchones y basura doméstica en exceso.
Además del programa anual de pases para el vertedero de Servicios Públicos, se considera asistencia adicional en casos de limpiezas más grandes. “Queremos que las personas sepan que hay opciones aparte de tirar la basura ilegalmente,” dijo Christian Stucki, director de Edificación y Servicios de Código de la Ciudad de Ogden. “Los pases para el vertedero no son ilimitados, pero están diseñados para eliminar barreras para los residentes que realmente necesitan ayuda para desechar objetos grandes.”
den continúa creciendo, su impacto va mucho más allá de clases, exámenes y papeleo. Es un programa que une a organizaciones comunitarias, al gobierno municipal y a los residentes en un espacio donde se sienten conectados, apoyados y empoderados para participar plenamente en la vida cívica — no solo como residentes, sino como vecinos, voluntarios y futuros votantes.
“PATH refleja nuestro compromiso de encontrarnos con los residentes donde están y responder con soluciones reales. A través de alianzas sólidas y apoyo individualizado, estamos creando caminos hacia la estabilidad mientras fortalecemos la confianza y la conexión en toda nuestra comunidad,” dijo el alcalde de Ogden, Ben Nadolski. “PATH es solo un ejemplo de cómo nos presentamos — porque esta es The Ogden Way. Cuando nos unimos, construimos más que programas; construimos personas, esperanza y una ciudad más fuerte.”
Para Lopez, ser la coordinadora de alcance comunitario de PATH es algo personal.
“Sé de primera mano los beneficios de tener la ciudadanía, y sé los beneficios de la educación y cuánto significa eso,” dijo.
Para obtener más información sobre el programa, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad de Ogden o comuníquese directamente con Diana Lopez al 801-629-8037.
Servicios Públicos también ofrece el programa Dial-A-Dumpster, que busca mantener limpios los vecindarios mientras fomenta la conexión comunitaria. Cinco vecinos de cinco direcciones diferentes dentro de una misma cuadra pueden unirse para obtener un contenedor gratuito. El programa está destinado únicamente a la limpieza de vecindarios, no a proyectos personales como remodelaciones, mudanzas o limpieza de garajes o sótanos. Hay algunos artículos prohibidos que no se pueden colocar en el contenedor, como materiales peligrosos, incluyendo neumáticos, baterías, químicos, concreto, tierra, piedras, refrigeradores, colchones y bases de colchón, tocones de árboles y otros materiales restringidos.
Para los desechos de jardín, la Ciudad de Ogden cuenta con un sitio de Disposición de Residuos Verdes para resi-
Ogden City Code Services works to clean up trash dumped illegally within the city.
dentes que pagan tarifas de basura en su factura de servicios públicos. Para obtener un pase de Residuos Verdes, visite el edificio de Obras Públicas en 133 W. 29th Street. “Tenemos muchos recursos para prevenir el vertido ilegal, pero se necesita un esfuerzo en equipo,” dijo Atkins. “No podemos ayudar si no nos lo hacen saber. Y queremos ayudar.”
Resolver el problema del
vertido ilegal no ocurrirá de la noche a la mañana, pero Servicios de Código espera que la próxima vez que alguien tenga una carga de muebles no deseados, elija un Pase de Vertedero o una limpieza del vecindario en lugar de tirarlos al costado de la carretera. Los residentes pueden llamar al 801-629-8953 o visitar ogdencity.gov para obtener más información sobre estos programas.
Responsabilidad, alineación y seguridad pública en Ogden
Por el Jefe de Policía de Ogden
Jacob C. Sube
En las últimas semanas, las operaciones de control migratorio realizadas por autoridades federales en otras partes del país han atraído la atención nacional y generado una fuerte reacción pública. Los eventos que ocurren en otros lugares han suscitado preocupaciones comprensibles sobre la justicia, la rendición de cuentas y la seguridad pública, y esos debates nacionales también han llegado a Ogden.
Este mensaje tiene como objetivo explicar claramente cómo funciona la seguridad pública aquí en Ogden, cómo las directivas del alcalde guían nuestro trabajo y cómo el Departamento de Policía de Ogden cumple con su responsabilidad de proteger los derechos constitucionales, mantener el orden y garantizar la seguridad de la comunidad durante períodos de tensión elevada.
LA RESPONSABILIDAD COMIENZA CON NOSOTROS
Permítanme ser claro sobre un principio fundamental que guía nuestro trabajo y que proviene directamente de las directivas del alcalde: las personas que dañan a otros deben rendir cuentas. Pero la rendición de cuentas no comienza solo con la aplicación de la ley; comienza con nosotros.
Como jefe de policía, opero bajo la dirección y discreción del alcalde. Soy responsable de cómo se lleva a cabo la labor policial en esta ciudad: cómo se capacita a los oficiales, cómo se toman las decisiones y cómo se ejerce la autoridad. Una de las expectativas más claras establecidas para este departamento es que primero nos exijamos a nosotros mismos los más altos estándares de responsabilidad.
Eso significa estricta fidelidad a la ley, la Constitución y el debido proceso en todo lo que hacemos. Solo cuando cumplimos con ese estándar podemos exigir legítimamente responsabilidad a otros.
Los oficiales de policía de Ogden hacen cumplir las leyes penales locales y estatales. Cuando alguien comete un delito en nuestra ciudad — agresión violenta, abuso sexual, tráfico de drogas, fraude de identidad u otros delitos graves— investigamos, detenemos cuando corresponde y llevamos esos casos al sistema de justicia penal. Esa es nuestra responsabilidad, y la cumplimos de manera deliberada, legal y sin considerar el estatus migratorio de la persona.
LA ALINEACIÓN ES CÓMO
FUNCIONA LA RENDICIÓN DE CUENTAS
La labor policial local no existe de manera aislada. La rendición de cuentas funciona mejor cuando las autoridades están alineadas y cada agencia opera dentro de su ámbito legal.
Después de un arresto por parte de la Policía de Ogden, la responsabilidad custodial pasa al Sheriff del Condado de Weber, quien supervisa el sistema penitenciario del condado. La cárcel proporciona un entorno controlado y legal donde se retiene, identifica, procesa y garantiza el debido proceso a las personas.
En el Condado de Weber, el sheriff mantiene un acuerdo 287(g) que se aplica principalmente dentro del entorno carcelario. Esto no cambia el papel de los departamentos de policía locales ni convierte la labor rutinaria de la policía en control migratorio. Los oficiales de policía de Ogden no hacen cumplir la ley de inmigración. Los arrestos realizados por los oficiales de Ogden se basan, y siempre se basarán, en causa probable relacionada con violaciones a la ley penal estatal o local. Esta alineación permite que la rendición de cuentas se lleve a cabo de manera segura, legal y con debido proceso, a través de la transferencia pacífica de custodia dentro de la cárcel en lugar de mediante acciones de aplicación de la ley en vecindarios o espacios públicos. Reduce el riesgo para el público, las personas bajo custodia y el personal policial, al tiempo que garantiza que quienes han cometido delitos sean procesados mediante procedimientos legales establecidos.
Este modelo ha existido en el Condado de Weber, y en jurisdicciones de todo el país, durante décadas. La experiencia muestra que proporciona la mejor oportunidad para equilibrar la seguridad pública, la protección constitucional y la aplicación ordenada de la ley.
OPERACIONES FOCALIZADAS Y SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA
En ocasiones, las autoridades federales llevan a cabo operaciones focalizadas para localizar a individuos específicos, a menudo personas con antecedentes penales documentados o asuntos legales pendientes que están fuera de la jurisdicción o autoridad local.
Estas no son acciones amplias o indiscriminadas. Se enfocan en individuos identificados que representan un riesgo para la seguridad pública y
que están siendo buscados bajo autoridad federal. La Policía de Ogden no es notificada previamente sobre estas operaciones, ni tenemos autoridad legal para exigir dicha notificación. El departamento no participa en acciones de cumplimiento federal. Sin embargo, si surge una preocupación por la seguridad pública y se recibe un llamado de servicio, la Policía de Ogden responderá de manera consistente con nuestro deber de proteger la vida y mantener el orden público.
Nuestro papel en esos momentos es limitado y claramente definido: proporcionar seguridad en la escena y garantizar la seguridad pública protegiendo a los residentes; salvaguardar al personal de las fuerzas del orden locales, estatales y federales; prevenir la violencia; mantener el orden; y defender los derechos constitucionales. Brindar seguridad en la escena no significa participar en una operación federal; significa cumplir con nuestra responsabilidad de mantener la paz y proteger la vida.
JUICIO, PREPARACIÓN Y ADAPTACIÓN
La labor policial requiere juicio, todos los días y en tiempo real.
Nuestros supervisores y personal de mando evalúan continuamente las condiciones, analizan riesgos, ajustan despliegues y coordinan con los socios. Vigilamos las señales de alerta y nos adaptamos temprano para estar preparados en lugar de reaccionar.
No podemos garantizar que las circunstancias nunca cambien. Pero podemos —y lo hacemos— tomar medidas deliberadas y disciplinadas para dar a Ogden la mejor oportunidad posible de seguridad, orden legal y rendición de cuentas.
Aprender de la experiencia
Nuestro enfoque se basa en años de experiencia en Ogden y en lecciones aprendidas de otras ciudades, tanto donde se ha mantenido la estabilidad como donde se ha quebrantado. Los jefes de policía en todo el país comparten información constantemente, y la lección es consistente: la preparación, la disciplina y la adhesión a los principios constitucionales protegen a las comunidades mucho mejor que la reacción, el simbolismo o la improvisación. Ogden ha permanecido en calma no por casualidad, sino por diseño.
Las personas en Ogden no deben dudar en llamar a la policía cuando necesiten ayuda. La seguridad pública
depende de la confianza, la acción legal y la cooperación. Me siento orgulloso de servir bajo el liderazgo del alcalde, orgulloso del profe-
sionalismo de los hombres y mujeres del Departamento de Policía de Ogden y agradecido por la confianza de la comunidad a la que servimos.
El centro alberga un evento del Día Nacional de las Niñas y Mujeres en el Deporte.
El Centro Comunitario Marshall White y Ogden USA celebraron con orgullo el Día Nacional de las Niñas y Mujeres en el Deporte el 4 de febrero con un evento inspirador enfocado en el empoderamiento, el liderazgo y el futuro de las mujeres en la atletismo y en roles de liderazgo.
La celebración reunió a atletas universitarias y a mujeres líderes en el campo de la recreación, quienes compartieron sus trayectorias personales, desafíos y logros con los jóvenes participantes.
A través de conversaciones participativas y mentoría, las ponentes animaron a la próxima generación a perseguir sus metas tanto dentro como fuera del campo. El evento también incluyó oportunidades para tomar fotos, brindando a los asistentes la posibilidad de capturar momentos memorables con los modelos a seguir que admiran.
Un momento destacado del día fue la aparición
especial en video de Amanda Chidester, medallista de plata con el Equipo USA de Softbol y exjugadora profesional, y Anissa Urtez Chidester, exjugadora profesional y participante del Equipo México. Su mensaje enfatizó la perseverancia, la confianza y la importancia de la representación en los deportes, dejando una impresión duradera en los asistentes.
El Día Nacional de las Niñas y Mujeres en el Deporte se celebra anualmente para reconocer los logros de las atletas femeninas y la influencia positiva de la participación deportiva en niñas y mujeres. El evento del Centro Comunitario Marshall White reflejó esta misión al fomentar conexiones significativas y celebrar el liderazgo femenino en deportes y recreación. El centro comunitario sigue comprometido a crear oportunidades inclusivas que inspiren a los jóvenes y promuevan la participación deportiva de por vida.
Ogden Chief of Police Jacob C. Sube
El Centro de Información Empresarial ofrece una Serie de Conferencias para emprendedore
El Centro de Información
Empresarial (BIC) de la Ciudad de Ogden recientemente concluyó sus primeras tres sesiones de la Serie de Conferencias trimestral Elevate Ogden, un programa diseñado para brindar a los emprendedores la confianza y las herramientas necesarias para superar las barreras que les impiden convertir sus sueños en acción. La sesión final se llevará a cabo el 9 de abril.
Ubicado en el segundo piso del Edificio Municipal de la Ciudad de Ogden, el BIC funciona como un recurso integral para pequeñas empresas y, a menudo, es el primer punto de contacto entre los emprendedores y el personal de la ciudad.
Dirigido por Julio Otay y Jeanette Castel, el BIC identificó que los mismos obstáculos a menudo impedían que muchos aspirantes a dueños de negocios dieran los primeros pasos hacia la propiedad de un negocio. La Serie de Conferencias Elevate Ogden se creó para eliminar esas barreras mentales, ofreciendo información práctica y fundamental desde el inicio del proceso, ayudando a los emprendedores a tomar decisiones informadas con confianza.
“Muchas personas en nuestra comunidad buscan orientación sobre cómo iniciar o hacer crecer un negocio y no siempre saben dónde encontrar recursos confiables,” dijo Otay, coordinador de recursos empresariales de la Ciudad de Ogden. “La serie crea un espacio gratuito y accesible
donde profesionales locales comparten sus experiencias reales, lecciones aprendidas y conexiones.”
Durante el último año, la serie se enfocó en tres obstáculos comunes: planificación, finanzas y mercadotecnia.
La primera sesión presentó al Equipo de Revisión de Conceptos (CRT) de la Ciudad de Ogden, que reúne a representantes de Planificación, Ingeniería, Servicios de Construcción y del Departamento de Bomberos para revisar planes de negocios junto con los emprendedores. El objetivo de este equipo es fomentar la participación temprana, antes de firmar un contrato de arrendamiento o realizar inversiones importantes, para que los dueños de negocios comprendan cómo los requisitos de la ciudad pueden afectar sus planes. Reunirse con el CRT desde el inicio puede ahorrar tiempo, dinero y frustración más adelante.
“Esta reunión es crucial porque ayuda a los dueños de negocios a entender los requisitos, costos potenciales de remodelación, permisos y cualquier problema inesperado antes de firmar un contrato de arrendamiento o comprar una propiedad,” dijo Otay.
La segunda sesión, realizada en noviembre, se centró en fundamentos financieros.
Darcie Costello, presidenta de Contabilidad y Tributación en la Universidad Estatal de Weber, abordó la preparación de impuestos, la consistencia en la contabilidad y la gestión del flujo de efectivo. Con muchas personas dudando
en iniciar un negocio porque creen que el seguimiento financiero sería demasiado abrumador, esta sesión de la Serie de Conferencias buscó romper el hielo y ayudar a los emprendedores a sentirse capaces de avanzar hacia más aprendizaje.
La sesión más reciente, en enero, se enfocó en marketing estratégico para pequeñas empresas. Nelson Altamirano, fundador y CEO de Strategica Marketing Agency, presentó estrategias de marketing digital para ayudar a los emprendedores a formular planes prácticos para sus negocios incipientes.
María Pérez asistió a esta sesión y dijo: “No sé por dónde empezar, y eso da miedo. Hay mucho que considerar al iniciar un negocio, y eventos como este ayudan a sentirse más segura para dar ese primer paso.” Ella, como muchas de las asistentes a la Serie de Conferencias, es latina y considera que la serie es un acercamiento a esta comunidad.
“Es muy importante que la comunidad hispanohablante sepa que estos recursos existen,” dijo. “Muchas personas tienen negocios, pero no conocen la parte técnica — marketing, publicidad o cómo realmente crecer más allá del boca a boca.”
Más allá de la Serie de Conferencias Elevate Ogden, el BIC también conecta a los emprendedores con socios de confianza, incluyendo el Suazo Business Center, y ofrece acceso a un programa flexible de préstamos empresariales. Estos es-
Ogden para pequeñas empresas, con un enfoque en marketing. La sesión final se llevará a cabo el 9 de abril.
fuerzos apoyan la creación de empleos y el crecimiento económico local. El trabajo de Otay y Castel con los emprendedores refuerza lo que la Ciudad de Ogden observa a diario: las pequeñas empresas son la columna vertebral de la economía local y del tejido de la comunidad. Al atender preguntas desde el inicio y alinear los recursos de la ciudad, la Serie de Conferencias ayuda a los dueños de negocios a construir con confianza mientras fortalece los vecindarios, los empleos y la salud económica de la ciudad.
Crystal Chávez espera lanzar pronto su negocio de libros y asistió a la Serie de Conferencias. “Cuando tu negocio aún no está en marcha, eventos como este hacen que el proceso parezca menos intimidante,” dijo Chávez. “Divide las cosas en
pasos y hace que se sienta más alcanzable.”
A medida que la Serie de Conferencias Elevate Ogden se acerca a su sesión final el 9 de abril, el Centro de Información Empresarial continúa enfocado en fortalecer la economía de Ogden mediante la inversión en las personas, proporcionando educación práctica, despejando caminos y ofreciendo apoyo continuo para que los negocios locales puedan prosperar.
También dan la bienvenida a la participación de propietarios de negocios experimentados y profesionales con experiencia práctica en el mundo real, e invitan a compartir en futuras sesiones de la Serie de Conferencias Elevate Ogden contactándolos al 801-629-8613. Para emprendedores que deseen ver sesiones previas, pueden visitar ogdenbic. com.
Casa abierta final y audiencia pública planificada para Zone Ogden.
La Ciudad de Ogden está actualizando todos sus códigos de desarrollo como parte de un proyecto llamado Zone Ogden. El objetivo general de Zone Ogden es crear un solo documento que incluya todos los códigos y estándares requeridos para desarrollar en Ogden. El documento final se convertirá en el Código Unificado de Desarrollo de la Ciudad de Ogden.
¡El borrador completo del Código Unificado de Desarrollo ya está listo! El equipo de consultores, Logan Simpson, y el personal de planificación de Ogden han revisado minuciosamente todo el borrador, examinando cada capítulo
y preparándolo para la casa abierta final. Se llevará a cabo una casa abierta final para que el público pueda revisar todo el Código
Unificado de Desarrollo el 25 de febrero de 5:30 a 7:30 p.m. en el Browning Theater de Union Station. Se destacará cada sección del código de desarrollo.
La comunidad podrá ver de primera mano todas las mejoras que se han realizado en los códigos de desarrollo. ¡Venga a verlo usted mismo!
Los consultores y el personal de planificación estarán disponibles para responder cualquier pregunta que pueda tener sobre el nuevo Código
Unificado de Desarrollo. El nuevo Código Unificado de Desarrollo también estará disponible para revisión en el sitio web del proyecto: zone-ogden.com.
Después de esta casa abierta final, la Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 11 de marzo a las 5 p.m. en el Edificio Municipal de Ogden. Tras la audiencia pública, la Comisión de Planificación proporcionará una recomendación al Concejo Municipal.
Por favor, inscríbase en la lista de correo del proyecto para recibir notificaciones sobre próximos eventos visitando el sitio web del proyecto: zone-ogden.com.
El Centro de Información Empresarial de la Ciudad de Ogden organizó en enero la tercera entrega de la Serie de Conferencias Elevate
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