Finally… a Water Conservation Ordinance?
I thought it would have happened by now, but finally there will be a public hearing on a proposed water conservation ordinance for new construction at the City Council’s June…
Where’s the Fire?
It’s annual budget time, and we have two problems. Okay, more than two problems, but two rise to the top for immediate action. The current Ivins Public Safety Facilities Plan…
Youth Council Sworn In
The members of the Ivins Youth Council were officially sworn in at last night’s Ivins City Council meeting, officiated by Mayor Chris Hart. After the swearing-in ceremony, the Youth Council’s…
Announcing Youth Council Members
I am excited to announce eight high school students living in Ivins have been accepted to the 2022-2023 Ivins Youth Council. They are: Samuel Gillette, Averi Jackson, Brennen Kinslow, Kaison…
Proposed Water Conservation Ordinance
There will be a public hearing on a proposed water conservation ordinance for new construction at either the City Council’s May 5th meeting or its May 19th meeting. (Download the…
Should We Continue Regulating Color?
My number one goal is to involve Ivins residents early in the decision-making process. Providing information is an important first step. Listening carefully to feedback is the next step. When…
Eliminating Building Color Subjectivity
Last week I asked two questions: (1) Should we continue regulating building color like we have been doing, and (2) Can the regulation be objective and free from misinterpretation? Today…
Planning Our Future Over Hotdogs in the Park
Ivins is working on an update of our General Plan and Land Use map. This will take at least a couple of months. There were three community meetings this week…
Does Building Color Matter?
Next week the City Council will review a recommendation from the Planning Commission to change the City's requirements for building colors. Last year the State Legislature said that cities could…
Getting Close to a Water Conservation Ordinance
The Ivins City Council will continue working on a water conservation ordinance at the next City Council meeting on April 21st. If we finish addressing the remaining issues, which I…