Connecting Lehi: A Conversation with Chris Condie

🌳 Connecting Lehi: A Conversation with Chris Condie | Roots and Branches of LehiWhat makes a city truly feel like home? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Chris Condie, Lehi City Council member and mayoral candidate, to explore his journey from Michigan to Lehi and his deep commitment to community service.Chris shares how his career in IT shaped his problem-solving approach, what inspired him to run for public office, and the proudest moments from his three terms on the council. Together, they dive into the major issues impacting Lehi today — from fiber internet expansion and power generation to housing, traffic, and recreation needs. Chris also offers a candid look at the challenges of balancing growth while keeping Lehi’s close-knit feel intact.Whether you’ve lived in Lehi for decades or just arrived, this conversation will help you understand how local leadership impacts our lives — and why community engagement matters more than ever. Join us as we uncover the stories and vision shaping the future of Lehi.📌 Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Roots and Branches of Lehi00:38 Meet Chris Condie: From Michigan to Lehi01:13 Career in IT and Community Service03:25 Journey into Public Office05:57 Proud Moments on the City Council13:55 Challenges and Tough Decisions20:34 Lessons Learned in Local Government25:54 Future Vision and Growth of Lehi28:11 Discussing Housing and Traffic in Lehi28:45 Reducing Density in Traverse Mountain29:49 Challenges with Recreation and Open Space32:34 Addressing the Shortage of Recreational Facilities36:15 Running for Mayor: Motivations and Vision38:23 The Importance of Community and Service45:22 Local Politics vs. National Politics50:42 Family and Personal Background53:11 Final Thoughts and Community Spirit💬 Join the ConversationEvery person in Lehi has a story — and together, those stories make our city stronger. If you know someone who would be a great fit for the podcast, check the form in the show notes so we can connect.🎙️ Roots and Branches of Lehi is made possible by our sponsors:🏡 Work Hard Mortgage Team — Helping families build lasting roots through homeownership🏖️ Play Hard Vacation Rentals — Creating spaces where memories are made👣 Related Topics:Lehi City Council • Community Leadership • Historical Preservation • Utah Local Government • Lehi History Pins • Political Engagement • Women in Government • Civic Involvement • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness QuizVisit: https://www.workharding.com⸻🔖 Hashtags:#RootsAndBranches #ChrisCondie #LehiCityCouncil #CommunityLeadership #UtahPolitics #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots #LehiHistory #CivicEngagement