Topics getting the most attention in Kearns City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues with high priority
The city is working on adding an official map to its General Plan. This map will help guide how Kearns grows and where infrastructure is placed in the future.
A Kearns resident is fighting city hall just to get a permit for an ADA-compliant ramp. It’s a classic case of bureaucratic red tape making it unnecessarily hard for people to make their homes accessible.
The city is looking at hiring three new people to help run things better. This would help manage the city's contract with the MSD and make sure resident concerns are actually heard.
The city is looking to tighten up landscaping rules for new single-family homes to ensure better water conservation. This could mean fewer exemptions for homeowners when it comes to meeting water-efficiency standards.
The city is updating its rules to make things run smoother and keep up with modern standards.
Kearns is considering hiring new professional staff to help run the city better. This includes a City Administrator to manage operations and a Community Liaison to keep the city connected to the people living here.
The city is upgrading its IT systems to protect against hackers and ransomware, especially with the Olympics coming up.
The city is looking to make it easier for you to get things done online. This includes a new website, a mobile app, and a better way to track your service requests so they don't fall through the cracks.
Habitat for Humanity is building new, energy-efficient homes in Kearns that are designed to keep utility costs way down. It’s a solid move to add more affordable housing options to the neighborhood without breaking the bank on monthly bills.
Jesse Valdez just won the Kearns mayoral race, meaning we're about to see a shift in how the city handles local policy and priorities. It’s a fresh start for the administration, so expect some changes in the coming months.
It’s Election Day in Kearns, and five key seats are up for grabs that could change how our city handles local policy. Your vote today directly decides who makes the calls on neighborhood issues that affect your daily life.
Kearns is at a crossroads as voters choose between Tina Marie Snow and Jesse Valdez for mayor. This election will set the tone for the city's future policies and leadership style for the next few years.