I am Nick López and I am running for Heber City City Council.

I am running for Heber City Council because like you, I am passionate about our communities, neighbors, and families.  I am willing to serve and listen to the issues and concerns of each and all our citizens.  I see the issues that face Heber City and am confident that I have the vision and personal attributes to represent, respect, protect and unite our community.

I have spent my professional careers in the service to others.   First as a 25 year Active and Reserve Combat Veteran of the US Marine Corps, with multiple tours of duty.  And currently as a 30-year Firefighter with the Salt Lake Fire Department.  I will bring to the Council:

•          Proven Leadership

•          Fortitude

•          Integrity

It has been said, “Character is how you treat people who can do nothing for you”

A man’s character, honor and integrity is truly all he can claim as his own. Those traits I hold close to my heart.  As a Senior Marine Leader, I always led with firmness, fairness and compassion. I have always lived up to the Corps Motto of  “Semper Fidelis”, (Latin meaning Always Faithful), and that will never change.

Semper Fidelis,

Nick.

 

Quick Facts about Nick:

  • I’m a Native Utahn.  I was born in Ogden and was raised in Sandy.

  • My family lives in Heber City’s Wheeler Park neighborhood.

  • I’m the father of three adult children and have 3 grandchildren and a Labrador Retriever named “Doc”.

  •  1984 Enlisted US Marine Corps.  Combat Veteran.  1990-1991 Gulf War and Iraq in 2003.  Retired in 2010, as a Sergeant Major (E9), with Service on Active Duty and in the Reserves.

  •  1993, began career as a Firefighter, 30 years later I am still working as a Firefighter/Engineer for Salt Lake City Fire Department.

Nick’s Decorations

  • Salt Lake City Fire Dept Medal of Gallantry.

  • Salt Lake City Fire Dept DistinguishedService Medal.

  • Meritorious Service Medal US Marine Corps

  • Navy Achievement Medal US Marine Corps

  • Combat Action Ribbon US Marine Corps

Nick’s Projects:

  • Operation Heber Heroes. The Veteran Banners we see on Heber City Main Street, honoring our local Veterans.

  • Operation United Shield. Veteran project that raised thousands of dollars for the Wounded Warriors Project. Unified police and fire departments to raise money by creating duty badges that denoted each Firefighter or Police Officer’s military service.

  • Renaming 100 North after LCPL Blaine Welch USMC.  Worked with Heber City leaders to honorably rename 100 North after Wasatch County’s only Vietnam Veteran killed In Action.

  • Neighborhood Park named for Fallen Marine Private Kay Pete Murdock Jones. Working with City Leaders, residents, and the serviceman’s family, fellow Veterans, and a local Eagle Scout, I was able to get a local neighborhood park renamed after Wasatch County’s fallen Marine, who was Killed In Action on Iwo Jima during WW2.  I currently help maintain his memorial.

  • Maintains 30+ Fire Hydrants along Heber’s Main Street.

  • Maintains a Main Street Planter Box on Heber City’s Main Street for the last five years. 

Nick López – A Lifetime of Service, a Vision for Heber

With over 42 years of dedicated public service, Nick López brings a depth of leadership, integrity, and commitment rarely matched in local politics.

Military and Fire Service Leadership

Nick served 25 years in the U.S. Marine Corps—retiring as a Sergeant Major serving on Active Duty and in the Reserves. Nick is a Combat Veteran, with service during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in 1990-1991.  As a widely respected leader with an impeccable service record, Nick is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Combat Action Ribbon among many other awards and recognition.  He has also spent more than three decades as a Firefighter with the Salt Lake City Fire Department. A decorated Veteran Firefighter, Nick is the recipient of the Salt Lake City Fire Departments Medal of Gallantry and Distinguished Service Medal and other Company Level Awards and Personal Recognition. He is the only candidate in this race with professional training in emergency services and preparedness.

Proven Local Leadership & Veteran Recognition

  • Led Operation Heber Heroes, the Veterans Street Banner project on Heber’s Main Street honoring local veterans.

  • Spearheaded efforts to rename a city park after Private Kay Pete Murdock Jones, a fallen WW2 Marine from Heber.

  • Advocated to rename 100 North in honor of LCPL Blaine Welch USMC, Wasatch County’s only Vietnam Service Member Killed In Action.    

  • Organized Operation United Shield, where first responders across several states raised thousands of dollars to support The Wounded Warrior Project.

Civic Engagement & Vision for Growth with Safety

  • Nick has consistently championed and supported:

  • Responsible growth and infrastructure planning

  • Stronger public safety, including a new north-side fire station

  • Preserving open space and opposing harmful bypass routes through the North Fields.

  • Transparent, two-way personal communication with residents

Independence from Special Interests

Nick is not beholden to special interests. His only obligation is to the citizens of Heber. He fully expects pushback from developers and outside groups who may resist accountability, but he is committed to standing firm for residents—not for lobbyists or special agendas.

Core Qualities

  • Integrity and fairness in leadership

  • Persistence and resilience through challenges

  • A servant-leader mindset, putting people before politics and self.