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The City provides comprehensive election resources, including candidate profiles with financial disclosures, Orem City election results, the voter information pamphlet, general election details, and direct links to state and county election websites.

Meet the Candidates Night

2025 Candidates for Mayor & City Council

MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Phone: 801-226-2698

Email: dave@davefororem.com

Website: davefororem.com

As Orem’s mayor, I’ve focused on delivering real results—not political promises. In just four years, we’ve achieved more than most cities do in a decade:

  • Built a $35 million City Hall with no new taxes or debt
  • Protected neighborhoods from high-density overdevelopment
  • Kept Orem’s taxes among the lowest in Utah
  • Earned a AAA bond rating and secured millions in grants
  • Strengthened law enforcement and expanded mental health response teams
  • Upgraded parks citywide and opened two brand-new parks for families
  • Launched Orem’s Transparency Portal and Contact App—giving residents easy ways to track decisions, report problems, and get answers

We proudly rebranded Orem as Family City USA, and we’ve governed by that principle—prioritizing safety, neighborhoods, and services that help families thrive.

Going forward, I will continue to:

  • Protect our traditional neighborhoods and quality of life
  • Keep taxes low and spending transparent
  • Support police, schools, and family-focused policies
  • Ensure Orem grows wisely, not just quickly

Orem is thriving—but some want to take us backward. I’m running to keep us moving forward, with proven leadership and a clear vision for our future.

Phone: 801-360-0406

Email: oremkaren@gmail.com

I’ve spent my life serving Orem and Utah Valley—as a 13-year City Council member, nonprofit CEO, and community advocate. I understand how city government works and have led through growth and crisis. I’ve built strong partnerships and received honors like the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champion Award and Utah Business’s Woman of the Year.

As mayor, I’ll focus on four priorities:
1. Bringing our community together—by listening, rebuilding trust, and encouraging respectful civic involvement.
2. Restoring a forward-thinking vision—investing in spaces where we can connect, and support small businesses.
3. Strengthening Orem’s regional leadership—by reestablishing our reputation for collaboration, good governance, and advocacy.
4. Ensuring fiscal responsibility—keeping taxes low while investing wisely in services that matter.

I’ll address major issues that affect our quality of life:
Traffic, by working closely with partners on solutions;
Housing, with smart planning for diverse needs;
Connection, by supporting neighborhoods and transparency; and
The new school district, by respecting governance roles and collaborating for student success.

I love this city. I’ve raised my family here and dedicated my career to serving this community. I’m ready to lead with experience and heart—and work together for Orem’s future.

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Phone: 801-648-2951

Email: stevefororem@protonmail.com

Website: SteveforOrem.com

Orem is a great place to live — but we’re at a turning point. Our roads are congested, our air quality is worsening, and the character of our neighborhoods is changing fast. I’m running because Orem families deserve a voice that puts residents ahead of outside investors and overzealous growth.

 
I’m not a politician. I’m not here to blend in or go along quietly. I’m here to challenge what isn’t working, to stand up for the people who actually live here.
 
We need to pause all high-density rezoning while we reassess the city’s direction. I’ll fight projects that strain infrastructure or worsen traffic. I’ll advocate for policies that prioritize owner-occupancy and protect our neighborhoods from being hollowed out by portfolio landlords, absentee owners, and the increase of short-term rentals.
 
Orem doesn’t need to become the next overbuilt, overburdened city. We can grow without losing what makes this place special. But that means drawing a hard line, now.
 

If you’re tired of the direction things are going in, you’re not alone. Let’s stop getting pushed around and start pushing back. I’m ready to fight.

Phone: 801-602-9058

Address: P.O. Box 912, Orem, Utah, 84059

Email: vote.archie@yahoo.com

Phone: 801-336-2137

Email: tommywilliams@usa.com

Address: P.O. Box 912, Orem, UT 84059

I’m Tommy Williams, and I’ve been proud to call Orem home for most of my life. As a lifelong resident, I understand the importance of preserving the unique qualities that make our city special while also planning for its future. I’m running for City Council to ensure that every Orem resident has a voice in the decisions that shape our neighborhoods and the city as a whole.

Orem is a place where families thrive, and I will fight to protect the things that make this city a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I will work tirelessly to safeguard our parks, ensuring they remain safe, accessible, and well-maintained for future generations. I will also advocate for business policies that encourage growth and create new job opportunities, but not at the expense of the hardworking residents of Orem.

Together, we can ensure Orem’s future stays bright while honoring its rich legacy. It’s going to take all of us working together to build a city that’s sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous for everyone.

I ask for your support and your vote to help me keep Orem strong, vibrant, and ready for the future. Let’s keep Orem a place where families thrive. Vote for Tommy Williams for City Council!

Phone: 801-960-3166

Email: quinn@betterorem.com

Website: betterorem.com

I am grateful for the opportunity to run for Orem City Council because of all that Orem has given to me and to my family.  I raised my four kids here, where they attended Orem’s wonderful schools.  I am a BYU professor who coached Orem’s
youth for many years in recreational sports, served as chair of Orem’s Natural Resources Advisory Commission, and previously served as an elected school board member.  
I am a fiscal conservative who believes in small government and in making wise long-term investments that will pay off for our children.  I believe in listening to everyone, in building bridges between people who disagree, and in finding creative, practical solutions to our challenges. We urgently need to return to Orem’s traditional values of trust, mutual respect, and collaboration to avoid political polarization. 
My daughter is a first responder, and I believe that we must continue to attract and retain amazing emergency services and city staff. I will work to preserve our great neighborhoods and remaining agricultural land. I will help to bring new businesses and restaurants to Orem and improve our quality of life by investing in our parks, recreation, trails, library, arts, and wonderful community events.

Phone: 801-660-5000

Email: crystalfororem@gmail.com

Website: www.crystalfororem.com

I’m running for City Council to bring our community together around our shared values; our families, neighborhoods, and community. 

Orem is more than just a city; it is Family City USA, and as your council member, my top priority will be to keep Orem a destination for families. I believe that starts with safe streets and prioritizing our first responders. 

We need to stay affordable to maintain the vibrancy of our community. I will advocate for well-managed programs, low fees, and fiscally responsible practices. 

Responsible growth is vital to sustain Orem’s identity. I will work diligently to support family housing and ensure any development or redevelopment plans are thoughtfully designed to accommodate our existing community, address traffic needs, and strengthen our infrastructure. 

Our parks, SCERA, and community activities play a crucial role in family life. I will fight to safeguard their funding. 

Local businesses are the backbone of our city. I will champion business-friendly policies that promote their growth and generate job opportunities. 

Working together, I know we can build upon Orem’s legacy as Family City USA, creating a remarkable place to live, work, and play for generations to come. I humbly ask for your support and vote.

Phone: 801-769-6585

Email: mortimer4oremcity@gmail.com

Doyle and Kitty Mortimer have lived in Orem for 46 years. Doyle graduated from BYU. They have seven children.

Doyle understands our responsibility to serve. He has served the Orem area extensively including serving in the Utah State Legislature, on the Board of Trustees at UVU, UCAT, the Provo-Orem Chamber of Commerce, and the Utah Manufacturers Association Board among others. 

Doyle Mortimer will provide principle-centered leadership to the Orem City Council.

  • Fiscal responsibility and Limited Government. Monetary decisions must maintain economic stability now and for future generations, and Individual freedoms and responsibility should be free from unnecessary government regulations.
  • Citizen Involvement. Engaging citizens in policy development provides opportunity to make better decisions. 
  • Civility and Transparency. Civility and Transparency in government promote unity and better decision-making. When we treat each other with respect, mutual trust and understanding increase, even when disagreements arise.
  • Integrity and Accountability.  Being honest and voting consistent with my personal values and principles will help me be consistent. I also believe that I am accountable to those who elect me, and though I cannot please everyone, I will listen to and represent your needs.

You can contact me personally at mortimer4oremcity@gmail.com. Thank you.

Phone: 385-208-1158

Email: moulton4orem@gmail.com

Website: angela4orem.com

As a longtime resident of Orem, I’m running for City Council to ensure our community thrives—not just today, but for generations to come. I believe in preserving Orem’s unique character while embracing thoughtful progress, supporting families, strengthening local opportunities and investing in programs that strengthen small businesses. I have spent the last 27 years as a math teacher. This experience has taught me that real solutions begin with listening. I am committed to creating space for every resident to have a voice in the decisions that shape their neighborhoods, and ensuring that city government is responsive and reflective of its citizens. I will be a strong voice for civility, respect, and collaboration in city governance. I believe in supporting community spaces, local events, and cultural initiatives that bring neighbors together and foster a sense of belonging. I am committed to promoting affordable and responsible housing that is both sustainable AND aligns with the values of our community. We need a city council with a forward-thinking approach in order to strengthen the city we will pass on to future generations. My commitment is to listen, lead with integrity, and work for a city that reflects the values we share.
 

Phone: 385-404-1413

Email: VoteLaNae@gmail.com

Website: www.VoteLaNae.com

Councilwoman LaNae Millett was elected to the Orem City Council in 2021 and is a dedicated public servant with a long history of community involvement. For decades before her election, LaNae served diligently in the PTA & SCC, on city boards and commissions, and as a leader in her neighborhood and church congregation. 

LaNae has been instrumental in establishing Orem’s identity as Family City USA, protecting and revitalizing neighborhoods, blocking the construction of 10,000 apartments on State Street, increasing city services without raising taxes, promoting owner-occupied housing, and improving public safety for children near schools. She also played a key role in launching the Orem MyHometown initiative, which strengthens neighborhoods through education, service, beautification, and connection.

LaNae relies on her conservative values to guide her decision-making. Known for her diligence and accessibility, LaNae advocates for residents and drives positive outcomes for Orem. In 2024, her public service was recognized when she received the Best of State Award for an Elected Official, nominated by Orem City staff.

LaNae holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from BYU. She and her husband, Ken, have lived in Orem for 35 years. They are the proud parents of five children.

Phone: 801-319-0217

Email: spencerfororem@gmail.com

I am honored to be running for re-election to the Orem City Council.

Over the past 12 years, I have worked hard to protect the integrity of our neighborhoods, keep taxes low, and support the services that make Orem a great place to live. I first ran for office to save the City Center baseball fields from becoming a parking lot.

I have continued to defend Orem’s family-friendly values. I led the effort to put a moratorium on the State Street Master Plan that would have added 10,000 high-density apartments and have consistently promoted responsible growth for “Family City USA”.

I have supported major infrastructure projects – a debt-free $37 million City Center and a 10-million-gallon water tank, without raising taxes. I have also worked to improve traffic safety, expand youth programs, improve the library, support our first responders, and recreation services. I believe in small government.

I am a BYU graduate, business professional, and proud Orem resident of over 40 years. My goal is to preserve Orem’s small-town feel, while ensuring a strong, sustainable future for the next generation.

I would be grateful for your support and vote, to keep moving Orem in the right direction.

Phone: 385-250-5268

Email: trumanvancott@gmail.com

Hello Orem! My name is Truman Van Cott and I am the only candidate with a grassroots campaign to represent YOU on the Orem City Council. I am a fourth-generation Orem resident and this city is my family’s forever home. My start in politics began with one mission: Stopping High Density Housing.

Since I first entered the arena, I have met with thousands of Utahns who are patriotic and want to protect this great state. This includes Phil Lyman, Natalie Clawson, and 5 small-town mayors who have endorsed my candidacy for Orem City Council. Please visit Facebook.com/TrumanVanCott to connect with me and learn more about this campaign to take back Orem from special interests. VOTE TRUMAN VAN COTT FOR OREM!

General Election Information

You may be eligible to register to vote online.  The State database draws your information from your driver’s license, so your correct home address must be listed on your license in order to qualify. Click here if you qualify.

Qualified individuals need to fill out a registration form and submit it to the Utah County Clerk’s office.

Voter Registration Forms can be obtained from the:
• Utah County clerk’s office (100 East Center Street–Provo) 801-851-8128
• County webpage  (Mail or deliver a paper copy to County.)
• State webpage  (Mail or deliver a paper copy to County.)

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Orem City Recorder’s Office at 801.229.7298.

Deadline for submitting registration form:

  • By Mail: This form must be postmarked at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election.
  • Walk In: This form must be delivered in person to your county clerk or complete an online registration at least 11 days before the election to be eligible to vote in that election.

It is important that voter registration information is current because only active registered voters will receive a ballot.

  • Are you registered to vote? Not sure? Check vote.utah.gov.
  • Have you moved but haven’t updated your information for the DMV and voter registration? See State Voter Registration
  • If you have voter registration questions, you can call the Utah County Clerk’s office at 801.851.8128

For mailed ballots to be counted, they must be postmarked the day BEFORE Election Day. (Monday)

The City of Orem has added 2 BALLOT DROP BOXES for your convenience. 

  • Orem City Library – along 100 North – next to the Library and Utility Drop Boxes
  • Orem Senior Center – in the Parking Lot along 400 East

Drop Boxes will be checked and emptied daily.  You can drop off your ballots up to the close of Election Day (8:00 pm Election Day)

The City contracts with Utah County to conduct an all Vote by Mail election. Since everyone will have been mailed ballots, the only Early Voting location will be at the Utah County Election Office.

Further questions, please contact the County Election Office at (801) 851-8128

Click here to view a map of the Orem voting precincts on a pdf file.

Click here for a more detailed map that includes the state and federal district boundaries.

Municipal (City) Election Information

Municipal Elections are held on the odd-numbered years. County Elections are held on the even-numbered years.

Requirements to declare yourself a candidate you must answer the following questions:

  1. Are you a United States Citizen?
  2. Are you a registered voter of this (Orem) municipality?
  3. Will you be at least 18 years at the time of the next municipal election?
  4. Will you have been a resident of the municipality for 12 consecutive month’s immediately before the date of the election?
  5. Have you ever been deemed mentally incompetent, convicted of a felony, or convicted of treason or crime against the elective franchise (Orem)?

If the prospective candidate does not meet the qualification requirements for the office, the filing officer may not accept the declaration of candidacy or nomination petition.

If it appears that the prospective candidate meets the requirements of candidacy, they are to file a declaration of candidacy, in person with the City Recorder during the office hours of 8:00 am -5:00 pm between June 1st and June 7th, 2023 and pay the filing fee required by municipal ordinance.  (O-2019-0004)

For all campaign-related questions, please contact the City of Orem Recorder’s Office at (801) 224-7298

There is a filing fee for all those that qualify for Declaration of Candidacy.

  • For each person seeking to become a candidate for Mayor, the filing fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00); and
  • For each person seeking to become a candidate for Council Member the filing fee shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00).

For all campaign-related questions, please contact the City of Orem Recorder’s Office at (801) 224-7298

If you wish to be a poll worker, you will need to contact Utah County Elections at (801) 851-8128

Important Primary Election Dates

Tuesday, June 13Last day an individual can submit a request to not receive a ballot by mail for the Primary Election
Friday, June 27, before 5:00 p.m.Deadline for Candidates to submit 200-word bio for the State Voter Information Website
Tuesday, July 22First day Primary Election Ballots can be mailed to voters
Tuesday, August 5 Candidate Finance Disclosure due
Monday, August 11Last Day Voter Ballots can be postmarked to be counted
Tuesday, August 12: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Municipal Primary Election Day. City Office Building opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. Vote-by-Mail ballots can be dropped off during those hours
Tuesday, August 26Last day the Board of Canvassers can confirm election primary results

Important General Election Dates

Tuesday, September 2Last day for a write-in candidate to declare candidacy
Thursday, September 11Last day for candidates eliminated in the primary to file their final financial statement
Tuesday, October 7General Election Candidates first of three financial statements due by 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14First day General Election Ballots can be mailed to voters
Tuesday, October 21 through Friday, October 31Early voting period
Tuesday, October 28General Election Candidates second of three financial disclosure statements due by 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4Municipal Election Day: 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
between Tuesday, November 11 and Tuesday, November 12Board of Canvassers must verify and confirm the Municipal Election results
Tuesday, December 4General Election Candidates final of three financial disclosure statements due by 5:00 p.m.
TBAOath of Office ceremony 

Municipal financial & Conflict of Interest disclosures

Dave Young

Karen McCandless

Steven White

Archie A. Williams III

Tommy Williams

Quinn Mecham

Crystal Muhlestein 

Doyle Mortimer

Angela Moulton

LaNae Millett

David M. Spencer

Truman Van Cott

Please contact the City of Orem Recorder’s Office at (801) 224-7298