Property Tax Increase: Where We Go From Here
Update - 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…
Thinking About Who to Vote For?
The Ivins City Council primary election is August 12th. This article won't tell you who to vote for but offers a few thoughts on how to think about candidates. (Purely…
Ongoing Blasting at Black Desert Resort
Black Desert Resort is currently conducting regular blasting to excavate lava rock for an underground parking structure. The blasting occurs at least a couple times a week and has been…
Power Outages in Ivins
Many of us in Ivins have experienced frustrating and repeated power outages in recent years. While a few may be tied to fire prevention or extreme weather, others seem unrelated,…
Podcast Interview: Why I’m Running for Re-Election
Ivins resident Robert MacFarlane, who follows local issues closely, has been interviewing City Council candidates across Washington County for his “435 Podcast.” It’s a great way for residents to hear…
Going Out of Town?
Ballots for the August 12th City Council primary election will be mailed in late July. There are two city council positions open (Lance Anderson’s and mine). If you will be out…
Let’s Keep the Wind Sculptures from Blowing Away
You’ve probably seen the graceful Lyman Whitaker Wind Sculptures at the Kwavasa/Highway 91 roundabout. They’re part of the Ivins Arts Commission’s annual Art on Loan program, where artists generously let us…