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…
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…
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…
Anasazi Commons Annexation: 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…
Short-Term Rentals: A Difficult Vote
At our December 18th meeting, I voted to approve a 160-unit short-term rental development called Mojave Village just off Hwy 91. I do not believe short-term rentals are good for…
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…