Help Shape the Future of Ivins
The Ivins Youth Council keeps growing so we are looking to expand our team of Adult Advisors from two Advisors to three. If you love working with young leaders, believe in…
Talkabout Fire
Join Fire Chief Dan Cazier, Fire Marshall & Division Chief Con Fulde, and Utah Insurance Commissioner Jon Pike on Wednesday May 7th at 7pm at Rocky Vista University (255 E Center…
Time For A Short-Term Rental Tune Up?
The State Legislature gave cities a little more enforcement power this year through House Bill 256, which outlines clear steps cities can take when short-term rentals (STRs) operate in zones…
Time For A Property Tax Discussion?
We’re heading into budget season, and this year’s draft budget for Ivins shows a $1.3 million deficit. With some trimming and deferring of expenses, we might reduce that to about…
Paving Our Way To The Future
We have approximately $90 million of roads, trails, sidewalks, curb/gutter that should be funded through a reserve account. If these were all new today, we would need to set aside…
A Helping Hand: Code Enforcement Done Right
Ivins is adding a part-time Code Enforcement Officer, something that has been missing for too long. This new position will help address a range of common concerns, including nuisance violations,…
Home Businesses: Draw Some Lines?
It’s interesting how, even after more than three years on city council, I stumble on things that just don’t make sense. Back in 2017, the Utah Legislature passed a law…
“Grab and Go, Ivins!” — Emergency Kits Made Easy
If a disaster hit and you had to leave your home in a hurry, would you be ready? Find out what to do at the next free Ivins Preparedness Seminar…
Shake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Shake Out drill on April 17th. This was a full-scale test of the Disaster HUB Box system, and it was a big step…
Closer To a Drought Plan?
Today, the Washington County Water Conservancy District’s (WCWCD’s) Administrative Advisory Committee (AAC) voted to recommend adoption of a long-overdue Water Shortage Contingency Plan, but there's a twist. (Download draft plan)…