District 4 Council Member· 2024–2028
Travis Hoban
Provo City
About
Travis Hoban's platform appears to focus on government reform, specifically advocating for congressional term limits. Other articles discuss his inauguration as a Provo City Council member and the broader political landscape in Utah County, but do not detail further specific platform positions.
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Campaign promises (1)
- government-reformTravis Hoban pledges to support congressional term limits.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 39
- Total speaking time
- 2:22:50
- Avg per meeting
- 3:40
- Segments
- 2335
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Voice summary
District 4 Council Member Travis Hoban on the recordAI-generated · 8 meetingsCouncil Member Travis Hoban has consistently emphasized fiscal responsibility, data-driven governance, and independent oversight in his municipal decision-making. He has frequently engaged in technical inquiries regarding infrastructure and city operations, specifically advocating for parking enforcement efficacy and fire safety over the adoption of narrow street designs. His record is marked by a preference for standardized procedures, such as his proposal to rotate audit committee appointments and his call for objective, data-backed approaches to housing and economic development studies. Notably, Hoban successfully moved to remove the 24-foot street option from city proposals, reflecting his cautious approach toward long-term development planning and potential infrastructure liabilities.
Top issues during term (20)
Franklin Neighborhood Residential Infill and Condominium Development
Impacts private property value and infrastructure demand in the Franklin Neighborhood.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
None for the city, though homeowners building ADUs will face construction and utility costs.
Dark Sky Lighting Standards
Null
Zoning Code Rewrite (Title 14)
Funded through previously allocated municipal and federal funds.
Canyon Road Residential Rezone
Property valuation and development costs for the 2000 N. Canyon Road parcel.
Master Plan Updates
Guided by future master plan funding allocations.
Downtown Density and Development Regulations
Regulatory changes could unlock millions in private downtown investment and increase property tax revenues.
zoning decision
The project utilizes existing commercial space, requiring no new infrastructure investment from the city.
FY2027 Budget Proposals
This budget determines how your tax dollars will be allocated across all city departments for the next year.
Hillside Development and Geologic Hazards
Development on these lots involves high engineering and geotechnical costs.
Neighborhood Traffic and Access
The new pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000.
Private Water System Integration
Informs future municipal utility capital improvement planning and rate structures.
School Zone Traffic Safety on 2320 North
Potential allocation for traffic signs, crosswalk improvements, or speed mitigation infrastructure.
Covey Center Infrastructure
The city may be asked to provide financial assistance for infrastructure upgrades.
Traffic Signal Safety Improvements
The pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000 for the 500 North intersection.
Traffic and Access Concerns
The new pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000.
Rotary Park and Carterville Park Upgrades
Park improvement costs would draw from parks department budgets or potential matching grants.
Moved or seconded (10)
Motions Hoban personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-04-28
Councilor Whipple moved into closed session pursuant to state law for discussion of character and competency of an individual and the potential sale or transfer of property.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-10
bring the ordinance to the March 24, 2026 Council meeting
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Cancel Special Work Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-13
Councilor Hoban nominated Councilor Katrice MacKay as chair.
- secondedpassed 5-22025-11-11
directing staff to change the survey area map to exclude south of Lakeview Parkway (except for properties already zoned as commercial)
- movedpassed2025-11-11
Split Carterville Neighborhood
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-04-22
Councilor Hoban moved to reconsider the previous vote. Councilor Bogdin seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed 4-32025-04-22
Chair Garrett motioned to continue this item to a future Council meeting.
- movedpassed 7-02025-03-11
Councilor Hoban made a motion to request planning staff to come back with definition of density limits for group quarters as soon as possible with a text amendment to be brought fo…
- moved2025-02-11
Councilor Hoban made a substitute motion to remove the high user tier and continue discussions.
Decisions during term (262)
Recorded while Hoban was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Text Amendment
Tom Stuart Construction Flex Warehouse Project Plan
Bret Nelson Concept Plan (152 E 500 S)
Cole West Zone Map Amendment (908 E 1060 S)
Cole West Concept Plan (908 E 1060 S)
Adjournment
Zone Map Amendment Recommendation for 910 N 900 E
Concept Plan Approval for 910 N 900 E Apartments
Approval of September 8, 2026 Work Meeting Minutes
Elimination of Average Unit Size Requirement in Downtown Zones
Closed Session Motion
Resolution Approving Unspent FY 2026 Budget Carryovers
Zone Map Amendment for 3998 North 300 West (Riverbottoms)
Zone Map Amendment for 1878 North Geneva Road (Lakeview Fields)
Adoption of 2027 Council Regular Meeting Schedule
Conditional Use Permit for Auto Repair at 810 W Columbia Lane
Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 237 E Center Street
Voting record (333)
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