8 issues in general
Magna residents are fighting back against the city's plan to cut down local trees, sparking a debate over what our neighborhoods should actually look like. It’s a big deal because losing that shade could hit your property value and change the vibe of your street for good.
Magna is officially breaking away from county control to become its own city. This means locals will finally have a direct say in how their tax dollars are spent and how the neighborhood grows.
A local resident is pushing for stricter ethics rules in Magna, arguing that our leaders need to be more transparent. It’s a wake-up call to pay closer attention to how our officials handle their responsibilities.
Five years after the Magna earthquake, many neighbors are still stuck in recovery limbo. It’s a wake-up call that rebuilding our community after a disaster is a grueling, years-long process.
Magna is building a 'digital twin' of downtown, basically a high-tech 3D simulation that lets planners see how new buildings will look before they're even built. It’s a smart way to avoid construction mistakes and make the city look better while attracting new businesses.
New research shows the fault line under Magna is more unpredictable than we previously assumed. This means the city needs to rethink its building codes and disaster plans to make sure our homes and offices can actually handle a real quake.
Magna’s historic buildings took a major hit in the recent earthquake, and now the city is scrambling to figure out how to pay for repairs and update safety codes. It’s a big deal because these old structures define our town's character, but fixing them up won't be cheap or easy.
Magna is rolling out a new renewable energy program that will tack an extra $4 onto your monthly power bill starting in January. If you aren't interested in paying for it, make sure to watch your mail and opt out by May 1 to avoid the charge.