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…
Why a Property Tax Increase Is on the Table
Here are the slides from my presentation at last night’s Talkabout, along with an expanded version of what I shared. Ivins is facing a $540,000 structural deficit in its proposed…
My Take on Growth, Roads, Water, & More
Robert MacFarlane, an Ivins resident who pays a lot of attention to local issues and hosts the 435 Podcast sent a questionnaire to all city council candidates in the county. I wrote…
Hoping to Serve Again on Ivins City Council
So… this is awkward. I just told you in a couple of recent articles that I’ll probably vote to raise your property taxes and maybe even increase your utility bill…
Raising Property Taxes? Let’s Talk.
Ivins’ new fiscal year begins in July, and we’re facing a significant budget deficit. To keep core services running strong (police, fire, EMS, parks, and road maintenance, etc.) I believe…
Land Use Planning, Not Land Use Reacting
Here is why I would vote no on the proposed land use change from Low-Density Residential (LDR) to High-Density Residential (HDR) for the property on Hwy 91 at 800 W…