Roots and Branches of Lehi
Roots and Branches of Lehi
Podcast Description
Growing up in a small town far from my extended family, I found that my neighbors became like family to me. Even today, we come together to catch up, celebrate, and share life’s moments, bound not by blood but by shared experiences and friendship. Now, living in Lehi, I believe that same sense of connection can flourish here as well. This podcast invites us to connect with those around us, strengthening our community through shared stories and experiences. Whether you’ve been here for years or just moved in, join me in getting to know the faces, stories, and lives that make up Lehi.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes including local history, community service, personal narratives, and leadership, with episodes highlighting the Broadbent family’s legacy in Lehi, discussions with Mayor Mark Johnson about economic growth, and Phil Hanks’ journey as a church leader. Other themes include the impact of education on community engagement and the transformative role of sports in youth development.
🌳 Dive into Lehi’s heart with Roots and Branches of Lehi. Join us for stories from those shaping our community, from city leaders to everyday heroes. Each episode explores Lehi’s evolution, offering insights and celebrating our collective history. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new, these narratives deepen connections to our town.
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🏛️ Public service means balancing competing needs, standing by your principles, and remembering who you serve.
In this Roots & Branches of Lehi highlight, James Harrison reflects on how his experiences in military service and government shaped his approach to leadership. As a transportation logistics officer, he served in assignments connected to Washington, D.C., China, Pakistan, and Japan, and later volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan.
Those experiences taught him to work alongside people with different perspectives while remaining committed to the Constitution and the responsibility of serving Americans.
That same mindset carries into local government. James discusses why he pursued a city council seat, the challenges of managing Lehi’s growth, and why housing decisions must account for more than density alone. Infrastructure, neighborhood impacts, and property rights all deserve careful consideration.
He also shares his perspective on public spending, explaining how reprioritizing the city budget helped avoid a proposed property tax increase. To James, tax dollars represent a public trust that leaders must handle responsibly.
💬 His broader message is that leadership requires more than defending a position. It means listening, weighing consequences, debating respectfully, and building trust—even when people disagree.
Strong communities aren't built by eliminating every difference. They're built by working through those differences with principle and respect.
🏡 At Work Hard Mortgage, we believe stronger communities grow when people invest in one another, take responsibility for their communities, and put down roots where they live.
🎧 Full conversation also in bio.
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