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April 8th, 2025 Flying High for Safety: West Jordan Police Department Launches Drone Program

In March 2025, the West Jordan Police Department (WJPD) started using drones to help law enforcement respond faster, keep people safe, and reduce risks. Drones are not meant to replace first responders, but to assist […]

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April 8th, 2025 Building Better Roads: A Look into Road Updates

Springtime is when the birds return, flowers start to bloom, and the construction cones emerge from hibernation. Nothing says “spring” quite like the sweet scent of steaming asphalt. Our Streets Department keeps a close eye […]

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Last update April 9th, 2025 Daughters of the American Revolution Choose West Jordan for a One-in-Fifty Memorial Honoring Past, Present and Future Fighters for Liberty

Can you say semiquincentennial, bisesquincentennial, or sestercentennial? Try “quarter millennial” instead—or simply go with 250 years! In 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. To honor this milestone, […]

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April 7th, 2025 It’s Seasonal Can Season!

Did you know, you can now combine all your household and yard waste into your black and green cans? The seasonal can starts pickup on the 7th of April through the last full week of […]

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April 7th, 2025 Together in preparation, together in resilience – West Jordan City to Participate in Great Utah ShakeOut

West Jordan City is joining cities and counties across the state for The Great Utah ShakeOut! ShakeOuts are popular programs in many states that are in “earthquake country.” When we’re together in preparation, we’re together […]

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March 24th, 2025 Statement from Mayor Dirk Burton on the Passing of Former Rep. Mia Love

“My first in-person meeting with Mia Love was at my own home during a neighborhood gathering. At the time, I was a Republican delegate and had the honor of voting for her at convention. Mia […]

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March 19th, 2025 Turning Green Waste into Clean Energy: The Benefits of Landfill Gas Conversion

The seasonal can (formerly green waste can) will start getting picked up the week of April 6th. It can be used for household and yard waste. The Trans-Jordan Landfill no longer separates green, organic waste […]

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March 19th, 2025 Modern Scams and How to Avoid Them

Scams can happen anywhere, any time and to any person, regardless of age or income. The West Jordan Police Department is offering some ways to spot a modern day scam. Warning Signs of a Scam […]

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March 19th, 2025 5 Helpful Tips for Getting Your Passport at the WJ Passport Office

Going somewhere this summer and need a passport? The time to get one is now! Our passport office processed 1,600 applications in January, and another 1200 in February – A lot of people are planning […]

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March 19th, 2025 West Jordan’s $2B Data Boost: How NOVVA’s Expansion Benefits You

Good news for business is good news for residents. The NOVVA Data Center, just west of the Mountain View Corridor, is getting a massive upgrade, worth $2 billion. An upgrade on a business means more […]