A Note from the Mayor

Neighbors,

The foundations of this town aren’t just concrete and asphalt; they’re the stories and the people that set the original survey lines for who we are today. This past month has been a whirlwind of “boots on the ground” work, digging into city data to keep things running lean, but the real “intel” comes from listening to the history that lives in our neighborhoods.

A recent conversation with a long-time resident brought to light the history of the old “CC Camp” that once stood across from North Park. In 1942, that site housed Japanese American families who moved here to support our agricultural industry during the war. Even though they lived in simple, rugged barracks, they worked the same dirt as their neighbors to ensure our valley’s harvests were successful.

That camp is a factual marker of our history. It reminds us that Tremonton has always been a place where people from different backgrounds work together for a common goal. It’s a foundation of cooperation that should be respected as we look toward the future.

One of the most impressive things about this town is the way our city staff works behind the scenes. We have a wonderful team of professionals who are dedicated to the day-to-day grit of keeping Tremonton running.

But the real magic happens when our staff, the City Council, and the public all pull in the same direction. We are committed to a process where our professional staff provides the data, the Council provides the direction, and you—the public—provide the heartbeat and the “raw thoughts” that keep us on track.

That same spirit of unity is what we are focused on today. For too long, there’s been a perceived “line” between Tremonton and Garland. The Mayor of Garland and both City Councils are currently working together to look at how we can operate more like a single community where it makes sense. We aren’t rivals; we’re neighbors and partners in the same valley.

Our long-standing police service agreement with Garland is a key example of this existing cooperation. We have worked side-by-side for years to provide safety services, and that bond remains strong.

Looking ahead, the city is beginning to explore whether similar partnerships might benefit the wider area. Specifically, we are in the very infancy of discussing a potential police service agreement with Perry. This is an initial exploration only. No decisions have been made, and no specific outcome is being pushed. This is being brought forward now so the staff, the Council, and the public can be part of the evaluation process from the very first step.

Whether the discussion is about regional services or revitalizing Main Street, these decisions belong to the community. City meetings are being held to a high standard of dignity and respect to ensure all perspectives are heard objectively.

Tremonton is a team. Whether a family has been here for generations or just moved in last week, everyone is part of this story. Our door is open for feedback on how to keep erasing the lines that divide us.

Let’s keep building a heritage we’re all proud of.

Bret Rohde Mayor, Tremonton City