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Crystal Muhlestein
Video Interview with Stand for Orem
Top Issues - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B5cj5m2WTI
State Street Master Plan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4qgXpEZ0XY&t=48s
15 minutes cities - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5sr5eX6CY0&t=4s
Video Introduction by Orem City
Introduction by Orem City
385-422-1866 | Crystalfororem@gmail.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, lower 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 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.
Meet the Candidates Event by Orem City
Candidate's Vision for Orem (for the next 10 years)
"Over the next 10 years, I want to see Orem remain Family City USA. I want our neighborhoods to be strong and vibrant, places where our children can run around and be kids and where families thrive. I want to help keep our taxes and fees low, so anyone, from a family just starting out to a senior citizen on a fixed income, can afford to live here. I want our First Responders to feel like Orem is the best place or them to work and live so we continue to live in a safe city. I want to support Orem businesses to help them thrive for our community. I want to see growth handled in a way that highlights what makes Orem a great place to live: the neighborhoods. The American dream is to own your own home, not rent. I want to see the American dream alive and well in Orem. I want to see our parks and family recreation cared for. While things will change in 10 years, I would love to preserve our way of life for the next generation. Orem is home; let's keep it feeling like home."
What do Orem Voters say about this Candidate?
We surveyed hundreds of Orem voters who attended cottage meetings, watched video interviews, or met with candidates and asked them questions. We asked "What are your impressions of (candidate name) (positive and/or negative). Would you vote for him/her? Why or why not?
Here are voter responses:
- Great candidate and I will vote for her (Anon)
- Strong woman who stands up for what she believes, I agree with most all of her views, plan to vote for her. (Anon)
- Incredible ability to understand tough issues and make things happen. She is my #1 candidate. I hope everyone in Orem could get to know her. (M.Low)
- Positive. Possibly. I like her guts. I like her vision. (Anon)
- Crystal is another phenomenal candidate. She is committed to keeping Orem as family city, USA. Her response to questions and concerns about high density housing and the push by some to return to the state street master plan (which would be the wrong thing to do) coincide with how many Oremites feel. I would definitely vote for Crystal. (T.Cook)
- I met Crystal at a cottage event, and spoke with her significantly afterward. She answered some of my questions, then asked my opinion. When I gave it, she shared examples that told me that she understands my viewpoint--and is in line with it. I was very impressed with what she stands for, and believe that I am certain to vote for her. (Bob Muench)
- She is young but very aware of what Orem needs. I will vote for her. We know she's not in it for the money. (D.G.)
- Crystal is awesome. She is just a normal person fighting to save Orem. Will vote for her (S.W.)
- Not a lot of substance in her introduction for me. Just talked about how great Orem and her neighborhood are. To get my attention. I need to learn more about how a candidate thinks about specific issues. (James Eagar)
- She's okay. My 3rd or 4th choice. (Anon)
- Crystal has my vote. She appears to be brave and honest and is associated with good people I trust, and who know her on a deeper level than I do. Her conservative philosophy appeals to me, particularly in her strong stand against the school system corruptions. (D.)
- I like Crystal and think she is the best candidate thus far. (Anon)
- I thought she would be better on a state level. She kept interrupting other candidates which I did not like, so no …. (Anon)
- Crystal would be a good representative of Orem citizens. She is smart, well spoken and positive about tackling big problems. She did not hesitate to answer my questions about big issues and I can tell she has done her research. I would vote for Crystal. (Anon)
- Crystal is a fresh, talented candidate with strong family values and determination to fight for Family City USA, as evidenced by her lawsuit filed against ASD for school closures. She feels very strongly that Orem needs her talents now, and I agree. She would be an excellent ally for LaNae Millett and for the Mayor. I would vote for her 2nd. (David Busath)
- Would vote for her (Anon)
- Yes. Great ideas and a candidate I would vote for. (J.H.)
- Crystal is very friendly and will talk to anyone. She does her research. I would vote for Crystal. (S.R.W.)
- Positive. I would vote for her because she has had experience in standing up for issues that she strongly believes in. She fought against Alpine School District illegally closing some of Orem's schools. Her conservative values align with mine. She is against urbanization of Orem. (Anon)
- I like her position on schools and high-rise apartments! (Anon)
- Crystal is a fighter! She stood up to the Alpine School District when they illegally attempted to close the neighborhood school where her children attended, and won! She wants to maintain Orem's neighborhoods, is opposed to development that does not have the infrastructure to sustain it and will research issues thoroughly before casting a vote. (Anon)
- Totally impressed with Crystal. She is the involved kind of candidate we need. I have one of her yard signs and plan to vote for her. (G.C.D.)
- Positive, I will definitely consider voting for her. (Anon)
- Yes, I would vote for her. She was knowledgeable about Orem and what is going on in Orem. I agreed with much of her answers. (Anon)
- Seems determined and committed, persistent. l like her ideas. I will vote for her. (J. Carmen)
- Crystal is great. Very friendly and nice. I think people would feel like they could approach her if she gets on the city council. She's in my top 5 candidates, but there are a couple of others that I feel are more real and less rehearsed. I like that she got involved in trying to save a local school. It shows she is willing to work hard on hard issues. She's a maybe. (Anon)
- Will probably vote for Crystal. Would like top priority to be housing and not water but still think she would be good. (Anon)
- She's in my top 4 of good candidates (Anon)
- YES! Crystal is my first choice! She is well-versed on the issues, courageous and will stand firm in support of Orem citizens (Anon)