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)(Development)
Franklin Neighborhood Residential Infill and Condominium Development
Impacts private property value and infrastructure demand in the Franklin Neighborhood.
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.
Student Housing and Parking Ratios at 910 North 900 East
Private investment in student housing redevelopment with potential municipal costs related to neighborhood parking enforcement.
Epic Sports Park Development
The project contemplates an $8,000,000 total investment with a 50/50 match, potentially requiring $4,000,000 from local sources including county and city funds.
North Timpview Entertainment Development
The project is projected to generate a net fiscal benefit of $2.3 million annually for Provo.
Rental Housing Standards
Rental dwelling license fees fund city inspection programs.
North Timpview Residential Growth
Subdivision development impacts local infrastructure and municipal service delivery costs.
Accessory Building Size Limits
The owner may face costs to relocate or demolish the structure.
Lakeview Fields Subdivision Rezone
Increased property tax base and utility connection fees for the city.
Maeser Neighborhood Townhome Development
Private investment by the developer, with potential impacts on local infrastructure.
Spring Creek Neighborhood Townhome and Warehouse Projects
Brings commercial industrial growth and residential expansion to the Spring Creek area.
Tuscanel Townhomes Zone Change Update in Joaquin Neighborhood
Involves private investment and potential shifts in neighborhood property dynamics.
Conservation Easements
Conserve Utah Valley has offered to cover initial stewardship costs of approximately $10,000, requiring no direct municipal expenditure for easement setup.
Proposed Riverbottoms Residential Development
Will influence local property values and municipal utility connection fees.
Data Center Development in East Bay
Unquantified impacts on future industrial utility revenues and economic development opportunities.
Historic Home Restoration and Balcony Addition
The applicant is responsible for the costs of restoration and providing detailed architectural plans.
Historic Snow House Adaptive Reuse and Restaurant Conversion
Private commercial investment in a historic downtown property.
Workforce Housing Development
The project uses a land trust model to lower the cost of entry for workforce housing units.
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 (16)
Recorded while Hoban was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Project Plan Approval for 909 W 1160 N Two-Unit Residential Development
Project Plan Approval for Brighton Development Townhomes
Ordinance Text Amendment to Floodplain Management and Development Standards
***CONTINUED*** Development Services requests an Ordinance Text Amendment to Provo City Code 15.24.030 to amend the area requirement for agriculture protection areas. Citywide Application. Jessica Dahneke (801) 852-6413 jdahneke@provo.gov…
Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City
General Plan Map Amendment for Provo Towne Centre Redevelopment
Zone Map Amendment for Provo Towne Centre Redevelopment
Concept Plan Continuance for Provo Towne Centre Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Project Plan Approval for 3-Unit Townhome Development at 895 W 2000 N
Substitute Motion to Continue 2026 Development Standards Ordinance
Ordinance Amending Provo City Code Regarding Sensitive Lands Development
Voting record (12)(Development)
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