Draper City Talk Podcast

10/10/10 — What does that mean? It's your invitation to attend the Widowmaker commemoration ceremony at the Flight Park this Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM! 

Annie Bommer, Jason Wiggins, and Christa Hutchinson of the Historic Preservation Commission are in the studio to share about the Widowmaker at South Mountain, its history, and the importance of this historic event in Draper City. 

Originally published October 6, 2026.

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Mayor Walker is joined by Councilmember Mike Green. They discuss what led him into public service, his priorities, and goals for Draper over the next year.

Originally published October 1, 2026

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We're back with another Draper City Talk Minisode — a quick chat about the Draper community!

The Draper City Royalty are in the studio sharing a little about themselves and their service initiatives for the Draper Community. You can experience Mikelle Molen's service initiative, Draper Ready, at the Lights & Ladders Safety Fair Thursday, September 10 at Draper Park.

Originally published September 9, 2026.

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Welcome to Draper City Talk Minisodes — quick chats about the Draper community! In this inaugural episode, Sergeant Cory Smith and Emergency Services Coordinator Nick Roble discuss the upcoming Lights & Ladders Safety Fair, a joint Fire and Police Department event that gives residents an opportunity to learn more about their duties and services, while getting to know our first responders in a fun, interactive environment. It will be held Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Draper Park.

Originally published September 2, 2026.

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Mayor Walker is joined by Draper City Fire Chief Clint Smith and Wildland Fuels Crew Supervisor Parker Hansen to discuss the upcoming fire season, as well as changes within the State of Utah affecting the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).

Episode Links

Utah Wildland Urban Interface Interactive Map ⁠⁠
Draper Fireworks Restrictions Zone Map
National Fire Protection Association⁠
Draper City Text/Email Notifications⁠
Draper WUI Open House⁠ Presentation

Originally published June 22, 2026

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In the 2026 legislative session, the Utah Legislature made changes to state law regarding e-motorcycles, e-bikes, motor-assisted scooters, and other motorized vehicles. These changes took effect May 6, 2026. Mayor Walker is joined by Draper City Police Lt. Mike Elkins to discuss these new changes, how the police department will enforce them, and what can be done to keep riders and pedestrians safe.

Originally published May 27, 2026.

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Mayor Walker is joined by Councilmembers Fred Lowry and Bryn Heather Johnson. They discuss what led them into public service, their priorities, and their goals for Draper. 

Originally published April 1, 2026

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Mayor Walker is joined by Councilmembers Kathryn Dahlin and Tasha Lowery, who were elected and re-elected, respectively, to the City Council in November 2025. They discuss what led them into public service, their priorities, and their goals for Draper over the next year.

Originally published February 19, 2026

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