About

The word has certainly spread about what a great place Cedar Hills is to live!

Trailhead to Adventure

Cedar Hills is the perfect destination to access the picturesque mountains overlooking Utah Valley on one side and Heber Valley on the other. Located near the entrance to American Fork Canyon, Cedar Hills is the starting point for adventure and popular attractions such as Timpanogos Cave, Alpine Loop, and Tibble Fork Reservoir. Residents enjoy close access to the canyon for hiking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, ATVing, and more.

Location

Cedar Hills is approximately 10 miles from Interstate-15, making it a great location to live for those who work in either Utah or Salt Lake counties. The city is 16 miles from Provo and 33 miles from Salt Lake City.

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Organizational Mission Statement

“In Cedar Hills, the quality of life is based upon an equal partnership between citizens, elected officials, and city employees. We strive to provide the highest level of service to the citizens of Cedar Hills within the policy limits and financial constraints established by the City Council and citizen input.”

Incorporation

The municipality of Cedar Hills was incorporated on November 2, 1977, and was classified by the State of Utah as a Town with a traditional form of government until 1999 when Cedar Hills received the classification of a “City of the Third Class.” (Classification is now fifth class, based on population between 1,000 and 10,000.)

Mayor & City Council

A mayor and five council members are elected at-large for four-year, staggered terms.

Current Mayor & City Council Members:
Jenney Rees, Mayor
Mike Geddes
Denise Andersen
Ben Ellsworth
Brian J. Miller
Kelly Smith

Past Mayors:

Robert Nixon (Nov 1977-Oct 1978)
Douglas Collette (Nov 1978-Dec 1979)
Richard Turnbow (Jan 1980-Sep 1983)
Max Adams (Sep 1984-Dec 1985)
Greg Harris (Jan 1986-Dec 1989)
Paul Fox (Jan 1990-Apr 1992)
Marcus Memmott (Apr 1992-Dec 1993)
Martha Spoor (Jan 1994-Feb 1996)
Elizabeth Johnson (Feb 1996-Oct 1998)
Brad Sears (Nov 1998-June 2004)
Michael C. McGee (June 2004-Dec 2009)
Eric Richardson (Jan 2009-June 2012)
Gary Gygi (July 2012-Dec 2017)