The Provo Municipal Council is the legislative branch of the city and is responsible for adopting ordinances and resolutions, adopting the city budget, approving long-term contracts, and setting sewer, water, and power rates. It also serves as the city’s Redevelopment Agency and oversees the Neighborhood Chair program. Here are some of our accomplishments from last …
The GRAMA discussion -36 Policy Questions
More information is coming forward in the GRAMA discussion including a great set of questions for discussion that were presented today on The Senate Site. As I looked through them there were some solid points of consideration. With the significant advances in technology, the quest for more and more transparency, and the sensitivity about spending/budgets, …
Citizens Academy – Drugs and TASERs
Last night at the Provo Police Citizen’s Academy we had a fantastic discussion on Drug Enforcement. Officer Powell was very knowledgeable about the incredibly difficult and impressively dedicated job our officers undergo as they seek to protect the public. Drug Enforcement It seems to me that it could be a very, very discouraging job with …
Downtown Blade Signs
Blade signs add a lot of ambiance and vitality to the streetscape. The picture above is Pearl Street in Boulder. The vibrant and interesting shaped signs that project from the building add to the pedestrian experience. The Council just funded a City grant program for $20,000 to assist our downtown businesses for a very limited …
Provo Council and School Board Meet
It’s always a great opportunity to sit down with our School Board. Today was no exception. I was very impressed with Kristine Manwaring’s leadership in running a great discussion. We covered a lot of territory today. On the agenda: A discussion about the efficiencies of co-locating the School District and City Offices for the taxpayers. I …
Unity is Not for Wimps
Unity is not for wimps. It is tough work. It is so much easier to dig into a position, run for the sidelines and tug with all your might. But in just such an endeavor there are always losers and not always the ones who were yanked stumbling to the center by the strong. True …
Provo named happiest city in ‘Most Blissful Places to Visit’
http://universe.byu.edu/node/14436 By Elizabeth Edwards Forget suitcases, airplane tickets, long lines and taxi cabs. This year’s hottest vacation destination may be Provo’s own Center Street or on the banks of Provo River. SELF Magazine, a women’s wellness magazine, recently named Provo-Orem the nation’s happiest city in its “Most Blissful Cities to Visit” feature. Partnered with BestPlaces.net, SELF …
