Current Ivins Issues
- Grow Your Own Dinner & Impress Friends
Are you yearning for a garden but your yard is too small? Do you crave truly fresh vegetables that you KNOW are organic? If so, the Ivins Community Garden is… - Let’s Shape the Next Generation of Local Leaders
Would you enjoy working with teens who are engaged, thoughtful, creative, and genuinely excited about serving their community? If so, I’d love to have you join me as an Ivins… - Our New Water Shortage Playbook
Washington County is one of the hottest and driest regions in Utah, and one of the fastest growing. Because nearly all of our drinking water comes from the Virgin River… - SITLA Affordable Housing Proposal — Great Goal, Challenging Location
As noted in previous articles, the Utah Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) is moving forward with a proposal to build 254 small, attainable single-family homes on its 40-acre parcel just off… - City Council Election Update
The election results won’t be certified until November 17, and additional ballots still need to be processed. However, at this point it appears that Dillon Hurt and I have strong… - Making Land Use Changes Work for the Community
Cities across Utah are feeling pressure from the State Legislature to help provide more affordable housing options. At the same time, communities like Ivins are trying to maintain neighborhood character,… - Red Mountain Resort Development: Update 2
Update – 10/17/25: The City Council last night approved a revised development agreement for Red Mountain Resort. The plan now allows 450 units instead of 500 and, more importantly, adds… - Water, Fairness, and Ivins: A Smart Take from Wayne Pennington
Here’s an article by Wayne Pennington that I think you’ll appreciate. He’s running for City Council, and one of the many things I value about him is that he doesn’t… - Closer to Affordable Housing Off Hwy 91
The Trust Lands Administration (commonly known as SITLA) has selected a developer for its parcel of land just off Hwy 91 next to the Indigo Trails community. The land is in unincorporated… - What Kind of City Do We Want?
Your ballot for November’s election is asking whether to keep or repeal Ivins’ first property-tax increase in 15 years. No one enjoys paying more in taxes. But the real question… - Is The Housing Debate Comparing Apples To Watermelons?
The Legislature’s focus on housing affordability is understandable. Home prices have far outpaced incomes across Utah, and that’s a real challenge for families. But in trying to solve that one… - Utah’s Housing Plan: Hope or Worry?
The State released a draft Housing Strategic Plan last week, asking cities to provide feedback before it’s finalized and presented to the Legislature. (Download the Plan) I’ll admit, I approached… - The Mayor says – Even When We Disagree…
I’m honored to share this endorsement from Ivins Mayor Chris Hart. “Although we don’t agree on every issue, I have come to deeply appreciate and respect Mike Scott for his… - Shocked and Dismayed: Still No Drought Plan
Back in April, the Washington County Water Conservancy District’s (WCWCD’s) Administrative Advisory Committee finally voted to recommend adoption of a Water Shortage Contingency Plan. That should have been the breakthrough… - Red Mountain Resort: What’s Next For Ivins?
At last week’s City Council meeting, Black Desert Resort presented a proposed development agreement for the Red Mountain Resort property. The concept is to redevelop the existing resort on 56.5… - At a Fork in the Road: Choosing Ivins’ Future Together
On August 14th, the City Council voted to approve an $860,000 property tax increase. This is the first increase in the Ivins portion of property taxes in 15 years. For… - Property Tax Increase: Where We Go From HereUpdate – August 25, 2025: Last week a resident filed a referendum petition, which, if it qualifies, will place the property tax increase on the November 4th ballot for voters…
- Power Reliability Meeting with Rocky Mountain Power
Over the past several months, many Ivins residents have voiced concerns about repeated power outages. In response, I contacted the Utah Public Service Commission on July 16, requesting detailed outage… - Property Tax Increase Public Hearing
Ivins will hold a formal public hearing on a proposed property tax increase on August 14 at 6:00 PM at City Hall (85 N Main St). For more information, see… - City Council Candidate Forum
Update 8/5/25: You can view the brief presentations made by all candidates at https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19ShKs9E2L/? The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a two-hour, engaging evening featuring the candidates…
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