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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Provo City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Enforcement in Condemned Buildings
Police proposed adding criminal penalties for occupying condemned structures to give officers faster tools to clear dangerous properties and protect neighborhoods.
Homelessness Services and Barriers
Community Action Services reported rising housing costs, increased foreclosures, and a growing homeless count in Utah County, putting severe strain on local families.
Citywide Street Access Standards and Fire Code Alignment
Get ready for some new safety plans in Provo! After another mudslide, the city is scrambling to figure out how to keep everyone safe from future slides. Expect discussions on new measures soon.
Provo High School Pedestrian Safety
Assistant Principal Lynn Auret and local residents highlighted severe safety hazards at crosswalks near Provo High School and Lakeview Elementary, citing dark morning conditions, speeding vehicles, and near-miss accidents.
Firework Restrictions
Provo and Lehi are putting strict limits on fireworks because the dry weather makes wildfires way too easy to start. Make sure to check the city's official map before you try to light anything up this year.
City-Wide Emergency Preparedness (Provo Prepared)
Emergency management is gearing up for the April 16 statewide shakeout exercise. The city is promoting block captains, neighborhood coordination centers, and monthly preparedness classes to build grassroots response networks.
Religious Practice and Psilocybin
Several residents spoke about their use of psilocybin as a religious sacrament within the Singularism faith, arguing for religious freedom and highlighting its role in their mental health recovery.
ADA Coordinator
A resident is calling for the city to hire a dedicated ADA coordinator to ensure compliance with federal law.