Citizen Request… Not Citizen Arrest
I saw a post on nextdoor yesterday saying, "Whoever was responsible for getting the extra stop signs put up on Kayenta… thank you!" I thought this was a good opportunity…
Ivins Youth Council at State Capitol
The Ivins Youth Council attended the opening of the 2024 State Legislative session. This two-day event at the State Capitol started with a discussion with Senator Don Ipson at the…
Is The Reservoir Plan All Wet?
The Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) started construction on a reservoir near Toquerville in November. Dry Wash Reservoir in Ivins and Graveyard Wash Reservoir in Santa Clara should be…
Saturday Night Favor
Over the past few years, the State Legislature has passed legislation limiting our ability to control development in our community. And it looks like they plan to keep doing that…
Developers With Seeger Syndrome
Developers in Ivins have the Seeger Syndrome. For Pete’s sake, they’re hammering in the morning! They’re hammering in the evening! They’re hammering all over this city! Ivins issued 100 to…
We Should Be Seen… But Not Heard!
The expression “children should be seen and not heard” is an old English proverb. It wasn’t just a saying. They meant it. Children could be present but should not speak,…
City Council Candidate Forums
Ah, fond memories. How time flies. When I ran for City Council in 2021 a group of Ivins residents put together two candidate forums that were held a couple of…
Shooting For A Four-Star General Plan
A general plan exists to guide decisions about how Ivins should grow, based on our community vision, priorities, and values. It’s important. Really important. Our current plan dates back to…
Is This The Right Plan?
The Planning Commission has finished their recommendations for revisions to our General Plan (click here for the PDF). They will hold a public hearing to get comments from residents on…
Eight Is Enough!
No, this isn't about the TV show from the late 1970s about the Bradford family. Governor Spencer Cox spoke at last week's Utah League of Cities & Towns convention about…