Skip to main content

provo city council

data-content-type="article"
Metro

Students pursue plastic bag tax in Provo

By Maxwell Atwood
March 04, 2019 12:00 AM
From left: Halli Bowman, Zach Clement, Annie Hayward and Madison Healy use reusable bags to shop in a Provo grocery store. All students are members of BYU's Earth Stewardship Club, which is campaigning for a plastic bag tax in Provo. (Emma Willes)
5 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Campus News

BYU student reflects on Provo City Council campaign

By Aimee Colton
July 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Tinesha Zandamela on Provo Center Street (electzandamela)
3 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Osteopathic medical school could attract BYU pre-med students

By Emily Janeen Ashcraft
December 14, 2017 12:00 AM
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in South Carolina has a similar concept to what the proposed Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine would look like in Provo. Wasatch Educational announced it wants to build a medical school in Provo, has presented a proposal to Provo City and are in the pre-accreditation stage. (A. Cory Maloy)
4 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Young single professionals express concern over proposed zoning law

By Emily Janeen Ashcraft
October 25, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo City Council members discuss the concerns of young single professionals at a town hall meeting on Oct. 24. Many singles are concerned about the proposed zoning enforcement law that would make the punishment harsher for young singles living in family-zoned areas. (Savannah Hopkinson)
4 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Singles living in family-zoned areas impact Provo housing

By Emily Janeen Ashcraft
September 22, 2017 12:00 AM
Residents of Provo discuss solutions to housing problems with City Councilman Dave Knecht at an open house discussing rental law on Sept. 20. An amendment was proposed at the meeting that would make punishments more severe for landlords disobeying zoning laws. (Emily Ashcraft)
3 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Housing shortage contributes to Provo homeless crisis

By Tyler Stevenett
June 26, 2017 12:00 AM
From left: Homeless men Shaun Glazier and Wayne Seeley live in the Provo area. Housing shortages are a major contributor to the number of homeless individuals in Provo. (Tyler Stevenett)
4 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Life

Provo councilwoman Kim Santiago finds strength in challenges

By Alyssa Ledoux
May 09, 2017 12:00 AM
Kim Santiago has been serving on the Provo City Council since 2014. She is currently the only woman on the council. (Kim Santiago)
3 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Campus Events

Provo City Council answers students' questions at Policy Discussion Lunch

By Kristine Hoyt
March 24, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo City Council member Dave Harding answers questions at the Policy Discussion Lunch. Harding has been on the City Council for several years. (Kristine Hoyt)
5 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Campus Events

Provo City Council to hold policy discussion luncheon at BYU

By Kristine Hoyt
March 17, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo City Council meetings are held in the evenings every third Tuesday of the month. This month, the City Council will listen to community members' concerns on the BYU campus. (Ryan Turner)
1 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Students can make big impact in local government

By Abby Hobbs
November 30, 2016 12:00 AM
Provo City council meetings are held in the evenings on the third Tuesday of every month. Students are encouraged to attend these meetings. (Ryan Turner)
9 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Provo City encourages more involvement with new online forum

By Carley Porter
November 16, 2016 12:00 AM
A few people at the city council meeting on Nov. 8, 2016 gave suggestions for Open City Hall. (Karen Tapahe)
3 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Campus

Pokemon Go: the latest and strangest news

By Theresa Davis
August 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Logan tells Pokemon players to stay out of parks after dark
2 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Provo City approves funds for downtown improvements

By Ben Wallace
December 01, 2015 12:00 AM
A group of people eat at Rocco's Tacos on Center Street in Provo on a summer evening. The city is planning on over 800,000 visitors coming to see the temple during the open house this coming January. (Chris Bunker)
1 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Provo Municipal Council's first Hindu invocation

By Jonathan Knechtel
September 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Rajan Zed gives the first Hindu invocation to open a Provo City Council meeting.The Provo Municipal Council opened for the first time with a Hindu invocation from a worldwide Hinduism advocate at the opening of Tuesday night’s meeting.
3 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Provo City Council to discuss redistricting

June 27, 2012 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council is holding an open house tomorrow night to discuss potential new district maps from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Provo Council Chambers.
2 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"
Local

Preliminary trial scheduled for Steve Turley

May 07, 2012 12:00 AM
A preliminary trial is scheduled against former Provo municipal councilman, Steve Turley. The hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2012.
1 Min Read
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= promoTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection= overrideCardHideByline= overrideCardHideDescription= overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= promoTextAlignment=
Previous