Lehi sustainability director and committee members outline priorities on water, recycling, air and energy

Lehis Environmental Sustainability Director, Todd Munger, and several committee members introduced themselves and laid out the panels early priorities, saying the rapid growth in the city is creating pressing environmental challenges.

"We are facing tremendous growth in Lehi," said Todd Munger, the citys Environmental Sustainability Director, noting that growth brings issues such as recycling, water and air quality the committee will need to address. Munger said his responsibilities cover the environmental, economic and social pillars of sustainability.

Several committee members described why they joined and where they will focus. Steve Raul, a Lehi resident of 23 years, said, "My emphasis on the committee is water," stressing the regions desert context and the need for responsible water use as the city expands. Melinda Cummings, a committee member and lifelong Lehi resident, said sustainability is "about stewardship" and that her role will center on the "3 R's" reduce, reuse and recycle. She urged residents to cut single-use plastics and to "recycle right" to avoid contaminating recyclable loads.

"My focus on the sustainability committee is to see how we can improve our air," said Susan Wilson, who noted she and her husband have lived in Lehi for more than 28 years. David Bonner, who said he was recently invited to serve with the committee, said he will concentrate on energy-saving opportunities for households and businesses.

Committee members framed their work around education and community outreach. Melinda Cummings said she wants to "share that knowledge with the citizens of Lehi and also continue learning," while Munger emphasized coordinating across sustainabilityrelated areas as the city grows.

The transcript does not specify a meeting date or location. Members said they will pursue the stated priorities in the months ahead and did not record formal votes or motions in the provided excerpt.