Hi. I’m Angel Castillo. I have served Ogden as a planning commissioner. I am a board member for a number of our community non-profits like Roads To Independence, and I’m running for mayor.

Ogden is a true urban gem. Our city is nestled at the foot of the Wasatch mountains with traditional brick buildings, historic homes, extra wide streets, and a gritty evolution backstory. With natural beauty, community, and livability, Ogden stands in stark contrast to a sprawling city like Los Angeles. That’s why in 2014 when I came to race in the USA Cycling Masters Nationals, I immediately fell in love with Ogden.

Yet there are growth issues we are facing. If these problems are not addressed and planned for, they will profoundly impact our quality of life. These issues are the main reason I joined the Ogden Planning Commission within thirty days of becoming an Ogden resident. My concern for our amazing city is that we retain what makes us special. I want Ogden to look and feel like Ogden as we grow and not model it to mimic another generic metropolis.

Preserving our open spaces and holding on to our historic feel while we grow is a priority for me. I’m running for mayor to address housing affordability, public safety, education, and getting our budget under control.