Resident-backed 'Believer City' plan wins council support to register Eagle Mountain

Ben, who launched the nonprofit Show Me Sign, presented a proposal asking Eagle Mountain to register as a “Believer City” and allow small, permanently installed roadside signs with affirming messages. He said the organization would raise funds and handle sign purchase and maintenance; the city would review and approve locations rather than fund the program. “I believe in you,” he told the council as an example of the phrases the program promotes.

Council members responded positively, emphasizing placement and safety. One councilor said the city should limit sign locations so the messages remain meaningful and not become 'wallpaper.' The mayor asked staff to log on to the program site and register the city so staff can later bring specific sign locations back for approval. The council did not adopt a formal ordinance or appropriation; the action taken was direction to staff to register the city and coordinate placement approvals as individual proposals come forward.

The proposal aims to combine civic partnership with volunteer energy: Ben said the nonprofit will launch chapters in schools and neighborhoods and pursue community events such as the 'motivational mile' planned for June 6. Council members suggested the community services board and city legal staff review permitting, safety and anti‑preemption issues before finalizing sign locations.