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Preserving Lehi’s Story: Heather Newall & the Historical Marker PinsIn this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with City Council member Heather Newall to explore how deep roots and small-town stories shape big community impact. From growing up in Utah to marrying a Scotsman she met on a cruise, Heather’s story is one of connection, service, and dedication to her hometown.She shares her unexpected path to the Lehi City Council, insights into planning and governance, and the creation of the Lehi Historical Marker Program—complete with custom collectible pins. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes moments of local politics, historical preservation, and why community collaboration matters more than ever.✅ Part of the Roots and Branches of Lehi podcast—where we highlight the people and projects shaping our city.🏡 Sponsored by Work Harding Mortgage—helping Utah families go from renting to rooted homeownership.👇 Timestamps:👋 Roots & Civic Calling00:00 Welcome to Roots and Branches00:38 Heather’s early life: From American Fork to Lehi03:13 From concerned resident to City Council member🏙️ Planning, Politics & Leadership05:55 Navigating city planning challenges09:31 The rewarding side of politics and serving others🧭 History in Pins: A Community Initiative20:53 Launching Lehi’s Historical Marker Program27:34 The story behind designing the perfect pin27:54 Why preserving local stories matters29:07 Pin stories that bring Lehi’s past to life🙌 People, Legacy & Collaboration30:08 The inspiring life of Mary Wala32:35 How to purchase and collect pins35:44 Creative and logistical challenges in design37:26 Heather’s passion for heritage and civic engagement🗳️ Reflections on Service & Vision43:02 Heather’s hopes for Lehi’s future45:13 Politics during election season49:31 Collaboration and council relationships54:13 Final thoughts and gratitude⸻👣 Related Topics:Lehi City Council • Community Leadership • Historical Preservation • Utah Local Government • Lehi History Pins • Political Engagement • Women in Government • Civic Involvement • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness QuizVisit: https://www.workharding.com⸻🔖 Hashtags:#RootsAndBranches #HeatherNewall #LehiCityCouncil #CommunityLeadership #HistoricalPreservation #UtahPolitics #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots #LehiHistory #CivicEngagement
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