Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kearns City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 issues with high priority
5400 South Corridor Study
Kearns City held an open house to discuss future planning, traffic, and development along the 5400 South corridor.
New Engineering Standards for Infrastructure
City engineers provided updates on ongoing sidewalk repairs, pedestrian ramps, and upcoming cooperative wall construction projects along major corridors.
Municipal Code Modernization
The city council updated and consolidated major portions of the Kearns Municipal Code, including administrative, financial, and personnel policies, to transition away from outdated county codes.
Residential Parking and Garage Access
Many homes in Kearns lack garages, leading to crowded streets. This change makes it easier for homeowners to build garages, which should get more cars off the road.
General Plan Mapping
The city is exploring updates to its 2019 town center plan to encourage more mixed-use residential development. Because Kearns is nearly fully built out, adding housing above retail spaces could help capture online sales tax revenue and support local businesses.
Building Permits
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.
Water-Efficient Landscaping
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.
Digital Front Door Initiative
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.
Municipal Board and Committee Assignments
The council filled critical leadership roles and board seats, including Mayor Pro Tem, Municipal Services District, Unified Police Department, and the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee.
Affordable Housing Development
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.
Mayoral Election Results
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.
Municipal Elections
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.
Mayoral Election
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.