District 4 Council Member· 2024–2028
Travis Hoban
Provo City
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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 (5)(Budget)
FY2027 Budget Proposals
This budget determines how your tax dollars will be allocated across all city departments for the next year.
Historic Property Preservation
The applicant is responsible for the costs of restoration and providing detailed architectural plans.
Utility Deposit Policy
Residents will see a 5% rate increase starting in September if the proposal is approved.
property tax error
The average residential property will see an increase of about $20 per year.
property tax increase
Your wallet could feel a little lighter with these potential tax hikes.
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 (8)
Recorded while Hoban was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution Approving Unspent FY 2026 Budget Carryovers
Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2027
Stormwater Service District Budget for FY 2027
Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area Project Area Budget
Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for Provo City for FY 2027
Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for the Provo City Stormwater Service District
Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City
Voting record (12)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.