Want to Join The City Council?
There is a unique opportunity coming up in January. With Kevin Smith preparing to assume the duties of Mayor, a mid-term vacancy will open on the Ivins City Council to…
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…