Jackson says she hopes to lure more businesses to the city — including a grocer. Residents now must drive to nearby Saratoga Springs, Lehi or American Fork to shop.

Several office buildings are already under construction, as is a Maverik gas station, the city's second station. With the city's largest budget to date, Jackson will be able to bring many of her hopes to fruition.

Jackson said she hopes people will notice Eagle Mountain in a better light and see it for the great community it is.

"They need to know Eagle Mountain is the best city in Utah to live in," she said. "It's a wonderful diverse community of Utah."

Jackson said the city experiences a lot of transplant growth from California and the East Coast, as well as military families because of the proximity to Camp Williams, which makes it different from many communities in Utah.

She's excited to fill the role of mayor and says she can only do it because of the support of her family.

"I have a husband that supports me 100 percent," she said.

And her husband isn't the only one that supports her. City Councilman David Lifferth says he has complete faith that Jackson will guide the city well and stay out of personal catastrophe.

"I have great confidence that she will have no problems in her term," he said.

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