I’m still all in for Ogden.

Thank you to everyone for your incredible support. Please reach out to me if you’d like to discuss our way forward for a better Ogden.

Photo of Angel Castillo Ogden Mayor

All in for Ogden

Endorsements

“Angel really listens.”

“I fully support her as Mayor of Ogden.”

“I trust her commitment to government transparency and accountability as Mayor.”

“… she’s fiscally conservative, pro-business, light regulation and inclusive of all members of our community.”

“Angel is genuinely in touch with and engaged in our community.”

Ending Corporate Welfare

Ogden is AWESOME. We have people who want to develop here — who are willing to pay to develop here — and the city has been giving it away at your expense.

Public Safety

A better community connection means recognition and respect between community members and officers, and a future vision of positive collaboration. Together, we'll bring the best practices for community policing, first responder mental health and unify our city.

Pathway to Home Ownership/Housing

“Her long-term vision for the city includes creating a pathway to home ownership, adjusting the city’s annual budget to the ‘right size’ and providing citizens with freedom to thrive and pursue their dreams.”

- The Standard Examiner Jan 10, 2023

Development

“I have nothing against big companies at all. However, the data shows that the investment in locals stays longer and upsets the ecosystem of how growth is happening in a less invasive way than bringing in big development and putting our infrastructure needs by giving tax increment financing (TIF) away that nobody’s paying into this infrastructure. So that is how a city goes bankrupt,” Castillo said.

- Angel Castillo interview on Utah Stories July 27, 2023

Fiscal Responsibility

“We have been giving away/severely undervaluing city-owned property without a fast, fair and transparent process,” she said in a message to the Standard-Examiner. “Giving away property developers are willing to pay for robs taxpayers of revenue we could use to purchase parks, organized playing fields or grants/loans for our small businesses.”

- Segment from an article in The Standard-Examiner

Education

“There is nothing wrong with Ogden’s schools,” she said. “They produce Presidential scholars and people who qualify to be Presidential scholars on a regular basis. So, there are other things that are happening within the community that have to do with equity and access.”

- Angel Castillo to KUER 90.1 Feb 14, 2022

Airport

“I’ve been supportive of the ORAA since 2019, when Ogden City decided to deny airport hanger owners their 5th Amendment right (Takings Clause) ‘Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.’

“Reviewing the airport financials, the city isn’t doing a great job of managing what should be a county asset. I support (as does Weber County and Roy City) forming a Municipal Airport Authority, following state guidelines for operations. This spreads operating costs risks/shares successes with surrounding communities.

“If we wish to grow aerospace, light industrial, FBOs and train pilots (there is a national shortage), a MAA opens up federal/state/FAA funding. This will allow existing airport stakeholders, surrounding communities, AND Ogden City seats at the table as we grow collectively.”

- Angel Castillo in The Standard-Examiner

Angel Castillo Jumping From Plane with Parachute

Historic 25th/Union Station

Castillo said Union Station truly belongs and that any vision for its future should be much bigger.

“It should be a satellite campus with Weber State University bringing special collections here,” she said. “It should have its own special museum and it deserves to be protected. It deserves to make sure that the community is a part of that restoration and actively involved.”

- Angel Castillo in The Standard-Examiner

Photo of Angel Castillo for Ogden Mayor in front of Ogden Union Station

Wildlife Rescue Center of Northern UT

“Because they provide such a valuable community service to Northern Utah, the WRCNU should be granted an extension. A compromise should be made allowing the Dinosaur Park to expand while formulating a plan to relocate the WRCNU facility on another part of the 10 acres owned by Ogden City. This is a missed opportunity to create a one-of-kind “dual dinosaur” experience, as birds are literally living dinosaurs.

“As mayor, I would work collaboratively with both entities to fundraise and create an enhanced quality of life educational experience for our kids. I’d love to see animatronic dinos, one-way mirrored glass viewing of rehabilitation areas for birds/raptors and let’s go even bigger with more nature/riverfront tourism experiences with a butterfly aviary at the Botanic Gardens.”

- Angel Castillo in The Standard-Examiner

Photo of Angel Castillo for Ogden Mayor in parade on Wildlife Rescue Center of Northern Utah

Campaign Announcement Speech

“It just warms my heart to see so many people in the community that are my friends, that are business owners, that are movers and shakers really doing things all across the board. And another thing that I really love about this room is I know that there is a wide range of where people come from, where they live, and what party they belong to.

And I love that. So thank you so much.”