Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in South Jordan City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
15 issues in general
Regional Transit Connectivity
State officials introduced a new toolkit to help cities prepare for flying taxis, drones, and vertiports. South Jordan is well-positioned given its past pioneering work with drone delivery company Zipline.
Data Breach
South Jordan is facing a cybersecurity mess after a fired IT employee allegedly leaked hundreds of confidential city emails out of spite. It's a huge wake-up call about how cities handle their digital security and employee offboarding.
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Two former South Jordan city employees are being investigated by the feds for allegedly helping someone avoid federal immigration authorities. The city is fully cooperating with the investigation.
Court Operations
South Jordan is shutting down its local justice court, so if you have any pending legal business, you'll need to head to a different location. Make sure to check the city’s website ASAP to find your new court venue so you don't accidentally miss a hearing.
Golf Course Preservation
Golfers, rejoice! South Jordan is buying the local golf course to stop it from becoming more houses. This means the greens will stay green, at least for now.
Homelessness Ordinance
South Jordan just passed a new ordinance banning camping. Critics are worried this isn't a real solution to homelessness, but just a way to make the problem disappear from view by pushing people out.
Infrastructure Failure
A deadly house explosion in South Jordan was caused by an old gas pipe, according to an NTSB report. This raises serious concerns about the safety of aging infrastructure throughout the city.
Short-term Rentals
South Jordan is feeling the heat to figure out its Airbnb and VRBO rules now that neighboring West Jordan just gave short-term rentals the green light. With the region shifting policies, our city has to decide how to handle these rentals in local neighborhoods before things get out of hand.
Liquor Licenses
Get ready, South Jordan and Herriman! Your cities could soon be home to their very first bars. It looks like this decision might be moving forward, even if residents aren't totally on board.
Daybreak Traffic and Safety
South Jordan is getting serious about speeding! They're rolling out a new initiative with more police patrols, so be ready to slow down or face a ticket.
Tumbleweed Removal
South Jordan neighborhoods got completely swamped by thousands of prickly tumbleweeds, forcing city work crews to jump in and help residents clear the mess. It's a huge nuisance that's piling up against homes and blocking yards.
Annexation
South Jordan is planning a massive annexation, bringing 2,200 acres of mining land into the city limits. This move could dramatically reshape the area, potentially paving the way for new development and services.
Land Annexation
South Jordan just annexed a massive 2,200 acres, aiming to replicate the success of nearby Daybreak. However, don't expect any new developments to pop up overnight, as construction is still a ways off.
Renewable Energy Program
South Jordan is joining a new renewable energy program that adds $4 to your monthly power bill starting next year. You'll need to watch your mail for an opt-out notice if you want to avoid the charge before the $30 penalty kicks in later.
Immigration Detention Facility Litigation
South Jordan is teaming up with a nonprofit to fight a massive federal immigration detention center coming to the area. They’re worried the project will wreck the local environment and put way too much pressure on our existing roads and utilities.