{"podcast":{"title":"Roots and Branches of Lehi: The People and Stories of Our City","slug":"roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638","podcast_index_feed_id":7115638,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fd37ba38/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.workharding.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42382878/42382878-1747932899162-740568e4f9991.jpg","author":"Work Harding","episode_count":102,"summary":"🌳 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. 🎙️ Subscribe for inspiring stories and expert insights every week!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T00:19:02.485741+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638"},"episode":{"title":"Mayor Paul Binns on Service, Growth, and Community Involvement","slug":"mayor-paul-binns-on-service-growth-and-community-involvement","published_at":"2026-06-08T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638/mayor-paul-binns-on-service-growth-and-community-involvement","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootsandbranchesoflehi/episodes/Mayor-Paul-Binns-on-Service--Growth--and-Community-Involvement-e3kevvg","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fd37ba38/podcast/play/121126320/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-7%2F425670572-44100-2-8107073bf173f.mp3","summary":"Serving a Growing City | Mayor Paul Binns on Leadership, Local Government, and Lehi’s Future | Roots and Branches of Lehi What does local government actually do—and how can everyday residents help shape the future of their community? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi , host Ryan Harding sits down with Mayor Paul Binns to discuss leadership, civic service, and the opportunities and challenges facing one of Utah’s fastest-growing cities. Drawing on a family tradition of giving back, Mayor Binns shares what motivated him to run for office and why he believes strong communities are built by residents who choose to get involved. Mayor Binns reflects on moving to Lehi more than a decade ago and what surprised him most after taking office. From public safety and infrastructure to parks, utilities, and city services, he explains the vast scope of responsibilities handled by local government and why local leadership often looks very different from national politics. The conversation explores how the city responds to resident concerns, the role of social media in community communication, and the importance of understanding the people behind public service. Mayor Binns also offers an inside look at Lehi’s budget process, discussing efforts to balance community needs while avoiding tax increases and working collaboratively with the City Council to address funding challenges. Looking ahead, he shares his vision for Lehi’s future, including infrastructure partnerships, regional cooperation, and maintaining the community spirit that has made Lehi a desirable place to live. Throughout the discussion, Mayor Binns emphasizes that local government works best when residents participate, communicate, and stay engaged. Insightful and approachable, this episode offers a valuable…","meta_description":"Serving a Growing City | Mayor Paul Binns on Leadership, Local Government, and Lehi’s Future | Roots and Branches of Lehi What does local government actua…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2427,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638/episodes/mayor-paul-binns-on-service-growth-and-community-involvement/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638/mayor-paul-binns-on-service-growth-and-community-involvement.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}