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)(General)
Dark Sky Lighting Standards
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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.
zoning decision
The project utilizes existing commercial space, requiring no new infrastructure investment from the city.
Private Water System Integration
Informs future municipal utility capital improvement planning and rate structures.
Covey Center Infrastructure
The city may be asked to provide financial assistance for infrastructure upgrades.
Personnel Evaluation and Closed Session
None directly, but aims to improve efficiency of staff and council time.
rezoning approval
No direct financial impact on the city was discussed, but the project involves private investment in property improvements.
Buckley Draw Debris Flow Mitigation
The project involves significant private investment in land development and infrastructure.
mudslide response
Potential costs associated with implementing new mapping and updated development standards.
Downtown Public Space
The project is a private investment that adds value to an existing downtown building.
landslide response
Development on these lots requires significant investment in engineering and retaining structures.
data center power use
The proposal removes the requirement for developers to pay for third-party environmental reviews for projects over 5 MW.
light pollution policy
You might have to spend a little cash to swap out old bulbs or fixtures to meet the new standards.
zoning change denial
Potential increase in property tax revenue from residential units.
AI license plate readers
No direct financial impact mentioned, but relates to privacy and civil liberties.
air quality
Potential minor costs for truck drivers if they need alternative idling solutions, but aims to improve quality of life for residents.
State of the City Address
Will influence budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.
land sale block
Selling the land would provide funds for park improvements, but the city would lose a valuable public asset. The proposed sale price was $1,370,000.
infrastructure failure
The program has $100,000 in unspent funds, with typical annual requests ranging from $30,000 to $50,000.
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 (10)
Recorded while Hoban was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Plan Amendment for 3657 S Sierra Vista Way (Springville Rising)
Appropriation of General Fund for Day's Market Post-Performance Payment
Ordinance Regarding General Residency Requirement for Boards and Commissions
Recommendation of Approval for Springville Rising General Plan Amendment
General Plan Map Amendment for Vesper Amphitheater (Item 2)
General Plan Amendment - Storm Drain Master Plan
General Plan Amendment - Wastewater Collection Master Plan
Caretaker Dwellings in General Commercial Zone
General Plan Map Amendment for Provo Towne Centre Redevelopment
Resolution Appropriating General Fund for Public Safety Pay Adjustments
Voting record (9)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.