Service Term 2006-2010
J. Lynn Crane was born August 1, 1938 in the old maternity home in Murray, Utah. He is the 4th child in a family of 5 children, with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. At the time of his birth and for most of his life, Mayor Crane has lived in Herriman. Historically, his family names go back to the beginnings of Herriman, with the Butterfield family arriving in Herriman in 1851 and the Cranes in 1856.
During his elementary and middle school years, he attended school in Herriman. At this time his father ran sheep in southeastern Idaho, where he spent all his summers during his young life. The sheep experience prompted a family move to central Idaho, where he attended his junior and senior year of High School at Challis, Idaho. Following his graduation from high school, his family returned to Herriman to live. With the exception of his years in Challis, his mission, time in the military, and his college years, Mayor Crane has lived in Herriman.
After high school, he served for three years in the U. S. Army which ended with a year in Thule, Greenland. Following his military service, Mayor Crane served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the West Central States Mission, which is now Montana and Wyoming. Mayor Crane has always been involved in Church callings of leadership and teaching opportunities.
J. Lynn Crane married a Herriman girl, Suzanne Miller, and they have seven children and 13 grandchildren.
Mayor Crane attended BYU, where his professional training was in Education. He graduated from BYU with a degree in Secondary Education. Following college, he taught for three years in Jordan School District. After that he worked in educational sales, and in 1976 became self-employed as an independent sales representative, and spent 25 years selling curriculum materials in the Intermountain West, mainly in Utah and Idaho. He obtained his insurance license and has been a licensed insurance representative since 1968.
Mayor Crane has been visible in community and civic opportunities since his college years, working with Herriman Pipeline, the Herriman Community Association, and later with the Salt Lake County Herriman Community Council. He was actively involved in the effort to gain the petitions for the incorporation of Herriman. He was appointed by the Salt Lake County Commission in June 1999 as the first Mayor of Herriman. He ran unopposed for the office in November 1999, and was re-elected as Mayor in November 2001.
Mayor Crane likes yard work when he has the time to do it, and isn´t rushed. He likes to read good books, especially historical fiction, and is an avid BYU sports fan. He enjoys the outdoors, camping, and the mountains. One of his favorite camping spots while his children were young was at Bridger Lake in the High Uintahs.
Mayor Crane never expected, anticipated, prepared, or dreamed of, or had any interest in politics, but he says it has been an interesting and energizing experience. He hopes that when his term of Mayor is through, that Herriman will still be a good, family oriented place to raise children. When he reports to his grandfathers regarding what he has done here, he wants to be able to report that he has helped preserve their historical spot on the earth and has maintained the place called Herriman, and that it remains a good place to live.
Council Members:
Michelle Facer Baguley
Jerry Walker
Mike Day
Matt Robinson
Service Term 2006-2010
Michelle Facer Baguley lived in Herriman as a child and can remember when no one knew where Herriman was. The town joke was “population 400, including cats and dogs.” Michelle remembers youthful days spent riding horseback towards the south mountains, singing “America the Beautiful” at the top of her lungs.
At the age of 13, Michelle´s family moved to California where she spent her high school and college years. When she was 19 she married a “city slicker” (Clifford Baguley). Cliff and Michelle are the parents of 4 children and one grandchild. They celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary not long ago, and Michelle says they still prefer spending time with one another more than anything else.
In 1992 Cliff and Michelle returned to Herriman. After many battles with Salt Lake County, hiring a good contractor, and a great deal of Cliffs hard work, they were finally able to move into their new home.
Finally settled in, Michelle began reminiscing about the old Herriman Homecoming Days, and thought it would be a good project to renew old times and to begin fund raising efforts to build a park for the children of Herriman. She managed to organize Herriman Town Days with her own pocket change as well as the support and help from sponsors, family, and good friends like Danie and Van Bills. Connie Derke joined their efforts later and for four more years prior to incorporation.
Serving on the Herriman Community Council, Michelle was instrumental in the efforts to incorporate Herriman as a Town. She remembers how lines were drawn at the eastern boundaries and how she personally counted residents to meet the State statute which required less than 800 residents at the time of incorporation. (Today the population is over 19,000.) That effort began in 1997 and on June 1, 1999, Herriman (founded in 1851) was officially a Town.
Michelle was appointed to the Herriman City Council in 1999 and because of family needs chose not to run for election that year. By election time in 2001 she was ready to “throw her hat into the ring” again and won the election by a narrow margin.
Michelle has served on the City Council since January 2002 and has been amazed at the growth and the great opportunities that have come to the City. With that growth comes many challenges. The challenge she finds most perplexing is that of trying to make everyone happy. She says: “It is the duty of City Officials to look at the entire picture. Sometimes we have to make decisions that are not popular. We have to constantly step back to get a different view. Our eyes and ears must override our hearts. The growth is sometimes difficult, especially when those who have come here, were hoping that things would always stay the same. We forget that they are not the same simply because we came. I grew up here. I moved away. I came back. It would be very short sighted of me and very selfish to assume that others would not come after me. I am part of the growth. I am assuming that this is not a bad thing; in fact I hope that I can be an asset to my community, that I can look at the entire picture and that my ears will be in tune for those who are here and for those who WILL come.”
Michelle continues by saying, “I would challenge each resident to become involved. There are many volunteer opportunities. Come to our meetings regularly and stay for the entire meeting, not just the item on the agenda that affects you. Because you live in Herriman, everything we do affects you. Together we can build a place that we will always be happy to call our home. Herriman is a great place to live and I am happy to serve at this place, at this time.”
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Service Term 2006-2010
Jerry Walker was born August 8, 1962, in Salt Lake City to Jim and Betty Walker of Herriman, and has been a resident of Herriman ever since. His formal education began in the old four room Herriman Elementary School and ended with his graduation from the University of Utah with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1987. In September of 1986, his father signed him up in a bowling league to break the routine of college life. Shortly thereafter, he met Gina Bernardo, a teacher at Kearns High School. After a three month courtship they were married in December of that same year. They established their own home in Herriman where they currently live with their three children, Alexis, Dominic, and Elias.
When he is not at his job making rockets at ATK Thiokol in Magna, Jerry spends his time making sure his family is busy. In addition to music lessons, the children are active in sports and agricultural pursuits. He and Gina have been involved in the Herriman Baseball Little League, Junior Jazz, UYSA Soccer, and Salt Lake County youth sports programs. Their involvement has not been limited to that of spectators, but has included organizing, coaching, and leadership roles as well. It is likely that if your children have played sports in Herriman or its surrounding areas, they have been influenced by the Jerry Walker family. Jerry has served as the treasurer of the Salt Lake County Junior Livestock Council and is currently the manager of the Salt Lake County Fair Junior Livestock Auction where his children show pigs and sheep. He is committed to the 4-H program and the values it instills in children.
Jerry´s main hobby outside of work and family is Herriman. In his adult life, Jerry´s service to the community began almost immediately after his marriage, when he was elected to the Community Council. He served as an active member in that organization until the incorporation of Herriman City. Along the way, he acted as the treasurer and chairman of the Community Council. Jerry was active in the incorporation effort in 1999 and was first elected to the City Council in 2000.
Jerry is committed to maintaining the values that have made Herriman one of the best places to live in Utah. While committed to individual freedom, he believes this freedom comes with the responsibility to make personal choices that contribute to the community as a whole. With this in mind, Jerry is meticulous in gathering information and collecting facts before making decisions that form the future of our City. Although Jerry misses the past and celebrates the history and heritage of Herriman, he welcomes the future and the challenges it brings and remains committed to preserving Herriman as the crown jewel of the Salt Lake Valley.
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Service Term 2008-2012
Mike Day was born and raised in Modesto, California. He moved to Utah to attend Weber State University, where he completed a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology. He has been employed with the Church Educational System since 1993 and has loved teaching seminary and institute. Mike's current assignment is local, teaching 9th grade students at Fort Herriman Junior High. Mike also obtained a Master's Degree in Education Curriculum & Instruction and has been an Adjunct Instructor for Salt Lake Community College.
Mike and his wife Sonia have four sons. They have lived in the Copper Creek development since 1998 and hope to be lifelong residents of this great community. Mike feels that one of his strengths is his ability to listen to the concerns of Herriman residents and be an instrument to carry out their vision for the future. He has a great appreciation for the effort that went into making Herriman what it is today, and is honored to be a member of the City Council.
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Service Term 2008-2012
Matt Robinson is a native of southern Utah, born and raised in Parowan. Matt credits much of the good in his life to the great family and neighbors that were part of his upbringing in this great town. Matt was raised in a family of eight children with parents that taught them to contribute to community service and government.
Following a two year church mission, Matt attended Utah State University in Logan where he completed a Bachelors of Science degree in History and a Masters Degree in Instructional Design & Technology. While pursuing his education, Matt met Gail Allen from Tremonton, Utah. After a little convincing, she decided he was the guy she wanted to marry. They are the parents of one son, David, who keeps them busy (and happy) with soccer, basketball, school and scouting.
Matt has worked in business for the past 12 years in business consulting and human resources. Matt worked with a Salt Lake based management and leadership consulting firm while obtaining his masters degree and then moved to Ohio to work with a global accounting and consulting firm. In 2000, he moved back to Utah and into Herriman when he accepted a position with Intel as a project manager.
Herriman has been home to the Robinson's since 2000. They love the people and community and expect to make Herriman their long-term residence. Matt believes that a good leader needs to listen and then work to achieve what will best serve the needs of a growing community. Herriman has a rich heritage and is a great place to live and raise a family. Matt is committed to serving Herriman and working for an exciting future. Matt and his family are honored by the trust of serving on the City Council.
Planning commission
The Herriman City Planning Commission is a seven member citizen board appointed by the City Council. The Planning Commission makes a variety of decisions on diverse items of importance to the City and its residents. The following is a guide to Planning Commission Meetings.
Citizen Participation
Citizen input into the planning process is very important and the Planning Commission makes every effort to encourage meaningful participation.
Comments are also encouraged from neighborhood associations and individuals. The Planning Commission is appreciative of the time required for everyone to participate and tries to reduce the time required and maximize opportunities for input.
The Agenda
The Planning Commission Agenda is prepared and distributed generally one week before the meeting. Only issues listed on the agenda will be considered unless a member of the Commission requests that an item be discussed.
The Meeting
If you wish to speak on an item, please complete a Comment Form and give to the Planning Coordinator at the time of your participation. This will expedite the meeting, and there will be an accurate record of who is to speak on each issue. Speakers must address only the determinations or criteria the Commission must consider, limit comments to 3 minutes and avoid repeating comments.
Public hearings are held on subdivision and zoning items. The public hearing process is as follows:
- Staff Presentation
- Commission members ask questions to Staff
- Applicant's Presentation
- Public Hearing Opened by Chair
- Comments from proponents
- Comments from opponents
- Public Hearing Closed
- The process will be similar for items that are not official public hearings.
If there has been public input on a case and it has been tabled, the Commission will not accept additional public comment. However, members of the Commission may ask questions of various people in order to clarify information.
After the Meeting
Following the meeting, the City Planner will send a letter to the applicant for each case. The letter will explain the Commission's decision and the next steps in the process.
The Planning Commission meetings are held in the Herriman Community Center on the
second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:00 pm.
