10/29/2025
Hi, this is Rachel Wilkerson. My family ran Wilkerson Farm for 15 years. What happened to us shouldn’t happen to anyone. This local election matters more than ever.
We had a valid contract and were following every rule. Then, the property owner pushed for a zoning change, and despite overwhelming public opposition, the Orem City Council voted 4–3 to approve it. That vote gave the property owner an opening to walk away from our agreement overnight — leaving us heartbroken, blindsided, and with nothing.
The City Council member who supported it now hide behind “private property rights.” But this wasn’t about private property rights — it was about public accountability. When hundreds of residents show up, email, and speak out over multiple meetings, real leaders listen. These four didn’t. They ignored the community they were elected to represent.
When they erased Wilkerson Farm, they didn’t just destroy our dream — they took away a tradition that belonged to every Orem family. It wasn’t just a vote — it was a message that the voices of everyday people no longer matter in Orem.
We weren’t asking for special treatment — just fairness. Instead, we were left behind by leaders who didn’t want to hear our side of the story.
It was our farm and our dream this time, but it could very easily be something closer to you in the future. That’s why I’m voting for Dave Young For Orem City Mayor , LaNae Millett for Orem City Council , David Spencer for Orem City Council , and Crystal Muhlestein for Orem — leaders who take time to meet, to listen, and to do what’s right. They believe in respecting residents, not rewarding developers who simply want to make a quick profit.
We can build a city that values families over developers and community over politics. It starts with your vote. Find out how to vote and return your ballot here: https://vote.utahcounty.gov/voter-information -to-vote
