Mayor's Message, September 2026: Critical Thinking and the Future
Mayor Dave Maughan's September column argues that critical thinking, not slogans or AI shortcuts, is what prepares the next generation.
Mayor's Message, October 2026: The Reputation We Create
Mayor Dave Maughan writes that residents shape Syracuse's reputation by how they talk about and support their city, businesses, and schools.
September 2026
August 2026
Mayor's Message, August 2026: Fastest, Most Effective Ways to Influence Your Government
Mayor Dave Maughan's column lists what works and what does not when residents try to influence city decisions.
July 2026
Mayor's Message, July 2026: Semiquincentennial: Why it lasted 250 years
The mayor's July column marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence and urges residents to get involved in local government.
June 2026
Mayor's Message, June 2026: Fun Challenges at the Museum
The mayor invites families to earn America250 pins through two museum challenges and to attend the June 20 ribbon-cutting for the Syracuse Regional Museum expansion.
May 2026
Mayor's Message, May 2026: Syracuse Recognizing Veterans for America250 Celebration
Mayor Dave Maughan writes that Syracuse's America250 fundraising will go toward a veterans memorial on new park land by Jensen Park.
April 2026
Mayor's Message, April 2026: Celebrating Americana
The mayor announces a new Freedom Run Relay, a timed five-leg team race on Friday evening, June 19, during Syracuse Heritage Days.
March 2026
Mayor's Message, March 2026: Be Part of the Syracuse Utah America 250 Youth Brigade
Mayor Dave Maughan invites Syracuse youth ages 12 to 18 to carry flags in an America 250 Youth Brigade leading the June 20 Heritage Days Parade.
February 2026
Mayor's Message, February 2026: What To Know About A City Budget
The mayor explains how the city budget works, including that sales and property tax make about half of it and impact fees 10.99 percent.
January 2026
Mayor's Message, January 2026: 2025 Changed the Landscape of Our City
Mayor Dave Maughan's year in review: a new temple, Fire Station 32, Happy Tails Dog Park, The Eyrie, 27 new businesses, and Costco opening in spring.
December 2025
Mayor's Message, December 2025: Growth Is an Opportunity to Unite
The mayor writes that Syracuse's growth calls for civil discourse, and that respectful disagreement builds a stronger community.
November 2025
Mayor's Message, November 2025: Who You Gonna Call
Mayor Dave Maughan explains who to contact for city, county, state, and school issues, and recommends the city's report a concern ticket.
October 2025
Mayor's Message, October 2025: The Benefits of Living in Scarycuse
The mayor writes that Syracuse goes all out for Halloween as Scarycuse, and describes October's creative contests and events, including the Pumpkin Walk.
September 2025
Mayor's Message, September 2025: Being An American Small City (Special Message)
A special message from Mayor Dave Maughan asks residents to disagree civilly, support neighbors and local businesses, and build up the city ahead of America's 250th anniversary.
Mayor's Message, September 2025: Mission: Public Transparency
The mayor writes that Syracuse pushes decisions into public meetings, requires complete applications in published packets, and posts city information online.
August 2025
Mayor's Message, August 2025: Growing Our Business Base
The mayor writes that Syracuse has added over a hundred businesses in recent years and asks residents to shop local to ease pressure on the city budget.
July 2025
Mayor's Message, July 2025: Freedom, Family, and Future
The mayor's July column ties Independence Day to Syracuse's settlement history and urges residents to vote as informed voters in every election.
June 2025
Mayor's Message, June 2025: E-bikes and scooters and golf carts, oh my!
The mayor writes that motorized vehicles like e-bikes, scooters, and golf carts are not allowed on public roads, sidewalks, trails, or park turf.
May 2025
Mayor's Message, May 2025: The Lesser Salt Lake
The mayor's May 2025 column on drought and water use, noting the state's secondary water meter mandate and a turf conversion at City Hall.
April 2025
Mayor's Message, April 2025: LDS Temple Opening in Syracuse
The mayor writes that the new Syracuse Utah LDS Temple open house runs all of May 2025 and may bring 200,000 to 300,000 visitors.
March 2025
Mayor's Message, March 2025: Your Tax Dollars At Work: Fire
The mayor reports Syracuse firefighters answered 1,904 calls in 2024, a 58% rise in five years, and explains why the city is adding a fire station.
February 2025
Mayor's Message, February 2025: Your Tax Dollars At Work: Police
The mayor's February column reports on the police department: 15,038 incidents and 331 arrests in 2024, over 30 sworn officers, and a fourth-safest-in-Utah ranking.
January 2025
Mayor's Message, January 2025: Syracuse 2024: A Year In Review
The mayor's 2024 review covers finished parks, 26 new businesses, a 17% rise in fire calls, a new reservoir, and his opposition to August's tax increase.
December 2024
Mayor's Message, December 2024: Thankful For The Spread of Joy
The mayor's December column highlights city giving: a December 2 Christmas Concert, employee toy drives, a fire department giving tree, and the Blessing Box.
November 2024
Mayor's Message, November 2024: Your Tax Dollars At Work: Parks & Recreation
The mayor's November column reviews what city taxes fund in parks and recreation: 152 acres of parks, 13 miles of trails, and youth programs.
October 2024
Mayor's Message, October 2024: Your Tax Dollars At Work: Public Works
The mayor's October column details Public Works: 123 miles of roads, two water systems, new equipment and software savings, and the free Public Safety Jamboree October 3.
September 2024
Mayor's Message, September 2024: A Manageable Growth Rate
The mayor asks the City Council to approve fewer new housing projects, arguing Syracuse's growth outpaces the tax revenue that pays for services.
August 2024
Mayor's Message, August 2024: The Day A Paramedic Saved My Life
The mayor's August column thanks paramedics for the training and preparation that let them save lives.
July 2024
Mayor's Message, July 2024: Beware - Scams Are On The Rise
The mayor's July column warns about contractor scams in Syracuse and lists steps residents can take to check a contractor before paying.
June 2024
Mayor's Message, June 2024: A New Connection
The mayor writes that Connection Magazine's publisher has stopped printing it for financial reasons and the city is moving the publication online.
May 2024
Mayor's Message, May 2024: Dogs Need Room To Run
The mayor writes that the city awarded a contract for a dog park east of Fremont Park, funded by park impact fees, with completion expected later in 2024.
April 2024
Mayor's Message, April 2024: It Takes Community To Survive Disaster
The mayor explains why disaster response takes a whole community and asks every household to take part in a citywide RDAP test on April 20.
March 2024
Mayor's Message, March 2024: Budget Season
The mayor's March column explains how Syracuse builds its July to June budget, where the money goes, and how the city's tax burden ranks statewide.
February 2024
Mayor's Message, February 2024: We Have A City Website
Mayor Dave Maughan's February 2024 column walks through what residents can do on the city website, from reporting concerns to applying for permits.
January 2024
Mayor's Message, January 2024: Syracuse Gets Better in 2024
The mayor's January 2024 column reviews 2023 and looks ahead: the West Davis Highway opens January 6, Costco is moving forward, and park and water projects continue.