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Provo City Council reviews district maps submitted by public

By Brigham Tomco
March 29, 2022 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council finished a period of reviewing public feedback concerning the reshaping of the city’s voting districts and will discuss the results at their city council meeting Tuesday evening.
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New airport terminal designed to hit travelers with Provo vibe

By Kaelin Hagen
November 19, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU students and Provo area residents will soon have more travel options as the Provo Airport’s new terminal expansion is well underway, with plans to have the first aircraft in on June 1, 2022.
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Students express concerns about potential paid parking in Provo

By Kaelin Hagen
November 19, 2021 12:00 AM
Residents of Provo met in the council chamber on Thursday, Nov. 18 to discuss the proposal to implement paid parking in the Joaquin neighborhood.
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Provo designing new plan to guide rapid development

By Karina Andrew
April 29, 2021 12:00 AM
As the population along the Wasatch Front shoots upward, leaders and residents have their eyes on sustainable development. Projects such as the Daybreak community in South Jordan and The Point in Draper demonstrate stakeholders’ interest in walkability, preserving open spaces, green infrastructure and a modern, urban lifestyle.
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Provo Fire Department to increase salaries for incoming paramedics

By Molly Ogden Welch
April 01, 2021 12:00 AM
Provo City Council members unanimously approved a resolution appropriating $105,000 to the fire department’s budget in order to create more competitive salaries and attract new paramedics, according to the March 30 council meeting agenda.
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City Council faces land battle for west Provo grocery store

By Molly Ogden Welch
February 17, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council passed an ordinance with a 6-1 vote on Feb. 2 to rezone 11 acres of land in order to expedite the process to build a grocery store in west Provo.
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FrontRunner could get another track, City Council says

By Margaret Darby
January 25, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council discussed plans to add another track to UTA's FrontRunner during a meeting on Jan. 21.
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Provo City Council debates future of Provo housing

By Martha Harris
September 16, 2020 12:00 AM
Provo City Council members questioned what the future of Provo’s housing market should look like after a rezoning ordinance was proposed at a council meeting on Sept. 15. The council also unanimously voted to amend the face mask mandate passed by the council on Aug. 27.
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Provo City Council debates supporting school bond

By Martha Harris
September 02, 2020 12:00 AM
Provo City Council members expressed mixed opinions about publicly supporting the Provo School District General Obligation Bond during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
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Mask up Provo? City Council passes mask mandate but Kaufusi plans to veto it

By Sydnee Gonzalez
August 26, 2020 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council passed an ordinance mandating masks with a unanimous vote in a council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25. However, Mayor Michelle Kaufusi subsequently announced her intent to veto it.
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COVID-19

Provo City Council passes mask resolution, holds off on mandate

By Sydnee Gonzalez
August 21, 2020 12:00 AM
Provo City Council passed a resolution encouraging masks to limit COVID-19 spread on Thursday, Aug. 20, with a 6-0 vote. Councilor David Harding was excused.
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New Provo City Council members inaugurated

By Hannah Petersen
January 07, 2020 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council welcomed four new members at its inaugural proceedings on Jan. 6.
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Provo residents elect new city council members

By Thomas Madrigal
November 12, 2019 12:00 AM
Bill Fillmore, Travis Hoban, Shannon Ellsworth and David Shipley were announced as Provo City Council's newest members on Tuesday, Nov. 5, according to unofficial election results. Below is a look at the new candidates and some of their goals as city council members.
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