Having a Voice in the Future of Ivins
I was going to call this article “What Mojave Village Can Teach Us About Working Together to Protect Our Community,” but that's a bit much for a title! In my…
Ivins Youth Council Takes Center Stage!
The Ivins Youth Council was in the spotlight at Thursday night’s City Council meeting! Youth Mayor Sam Haws, Youth Council Manager Lexi Woods, and Membership Team member Royce Saxton gave…
Mojave Village: A Big Proposal Moving Quickly
Ivins is considering a significant new development called Mojave Village, approximately 64 acres near Guy Lane and Fitness Way. The proposal includes 369 units: 160 Resort Commercial townhomes that could…
Mojave Village: Your Questions, Concerns & My Responses
Since I posted information about the proposed Mojave Village development, I've received more than 100 emails and a lot of social media comments. Some are strongly opposed. Some ask good…
A New Plan for 64 Acres in Ivins: Mojave Village
There are two important public hearings this week regarding Mojave Village, a proposed development of approximately 64 acres near Guy Lane and Fitness Way. The proposal would change the Land…
SITLA Responses to Resident Concerns
I have received a number of emails from residents opposed to the annexation of the SITLA land just off Hwy 91 next to the Indigo Trails neighborhood and the proposed…
Shivwits/Black Desert Development
Update: June 9, 2026: City Council member Wayne Pennington provided a more recent plan (download) than was proposed in the presentation from last year that I initially posted. At our…
A Gift, Not A Deal
At the May 8 community open house for the Center Street Fire Station renovation and expansion, I was struck by two very different reactions. Many residents expressed gratitude that local…
What Should Go Where?
One of the most important discussions affecting Ivins over the next several decades is about to begin. On July 28 at 3:00 p.m., the City Council and Planning Commission will…
Power Reliability Update: Some Good News from Rocky Mountain Power
Last summer, many Ivins residents experienced a frustrating number of power outages. After hearing concerns from residents, I contacted the Utah Public Service Commission and requested more detailed information from…