# OpenUtah

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- [Civic issues](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues): Tracked issues with priority and trend
- [Development](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development): Development applications and impact summaries
- [Community](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community): Public-comment topics and sentiment
- [Officials](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials): Elected officials and city staff
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## Recent meetings (27)

- [2026-07-16 — New Water Tank, Playground, and McDonald's Coming to St. George](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/8fdabf7f-a388-42fb-9191-47f10b7f1aa8): St. George City Council
- [2026-07-16 — New water tank, playground, and McDonald's coming to St. George](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/76da356f-7f2d-489a-9d44-d921564e8faa): City Council
- [2026-07-14 — Planning Commission to Review Old Farm Housing and New Zoning Rules](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/ca1d7127-a520-4ecd-af11-54d094b1b47a): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-02 — Big investments in parks and infrastructure coming to St. George](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/3088900f-8cf9-40b4-9376-3ad0d6354d35): St. George City Council
- [2026-06-23 — Planning Commission visits Foremaster Ridge lot to settle ridgeline dispute](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/68d2c26d-ea3b-4972-a1fb-d0a215770906): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-18 — St. George City Council to Review New Budget, Infrastructure Projects, and Park Upgrades](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/d5513968-939b-491e-a6c2-ba180a23f8f7): St. George City Council
- [2026-06-18 — St. George City Council reviews costs of city services vs. private contractors](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/d661562a-8508-442c-b73d-f40e1172b21f): City Council
- [2026-06-09 — New 9-unit townhome project proposed for Dixie Downs area](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/90501b55-cb88-4252-a647-0fbf708874b6): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-04 — St. George Council honors retiring City Attorney Sean Guzman and approves budget hearing](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/e29bc4a3-88e4-4ee7-9028-a37a7acdb041): St. George City Council
- [2026-05-28 — City leaders discuss potential changes to front yard fence rules](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/fdbb5ff8-a139-481a-8ede-6da3a851e44e): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-28 — City Council Approves Budget Framework and New Development Projects](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/594d3ac0-09cf-43b4-be4f-a51c5baf9c5b): St. George City Council
- [2026-05-26 — Desert Color cell tower proposal and new housing development on the table](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/7c919579-98c5-4a83-8a7b-d82c8a19b514): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-07 — City Council Approves New School Site, Budget Adjustments, and Trail Improvements](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/ff0ac270-0e76-46ba-ab97-a4c738499faa): St. George City Council
- [2026-04-02 — City Council approves budget for Dixie Academy roof repairs and discusses new short-term rental ideas](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/2ca4768e-c6c2-4e7f-adcf-b4142d8e0a6a): St. George City Council
- [2026-03-05 — St. George Council hears from local college, senior games, and fair organizers](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/690b5632-1606-4251-9024-9365adecad95): St. George City Council
- [2026-02-19 — City Council hits pause on Dixie Drive housing project to study traffic and road access](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/8b1f4bea-1e5e-4302-9656-33951f720cd6): St. George City Council
- [2026-01-22 — St. George City Council Appoints Austin Anderson to Fill Vacant Seat](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/de3315e2-16d7-4eee-b69b-e05d14918dea): St. George City Council
- [2026-01-15 — City Council approves new transit buses, cell tower, and major zoning changes for local growth](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/36db828b-8bf8-4adf-a9c5-151241e95474): St. George City Council
- [2026-01-08 — St. George City Council discusses new housing zones, city hall space, and police code updates](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/0934be9b-7deb-404d-945d-392d429085b5): St. George City Council
- [2025-12-18 — City Council Approves Budget Updates, New Street Name, and Infrastructure Projects](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/ae35312d-e366-485b-bdc7-bbc0937ba3b2): St. George City Council
- [2025-12-04 — New City Hall hosts first meeting; Council approves budget updates and new water conservation plan](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/49733897-2691-4353-a512-438892325128): St. George City Council
- [2025-11-06 — City Council Approves New Cemetery Land, Zoning Changes, and Park Upgrades](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/a56d43a8-6c87-4048-aca3-d0197fde14a8): St. George City Council
- [2025-10-16 — City Council approves new infrastructure projects, budget updates, and local development plans](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/a65bd8e8-c941-4cae-93a2-2eba5fb37373): St. George City Council
- [2025-09-04 — City Council approves major airport upgrades and new fire station design](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/59fa6f90-4031-4ff4-ad4a-666922c91f87): St. George City Council
- [2025-08-21 — Tech Ridge development gets parking break, plus new city rules for accessory homes and parades](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/05741489-ce72-4278-a989-6d0f242a29a9): St. George City Council
- [2025-08-07 — St. George Council Approves New Downtown Hotel and Updates Housing Rules](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/6e04ed92-9d97-42d8-a02c-f349a566dbf2): St. George City Council
- [2025-07-17 — City Council approves new apartments, annexes land, and updates rules for home-based schools](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/meetings/2e6b45b9-d61b-4008-83c2-114d8de65d87): St. George City Council


## Civic issues (42)

- [public safety](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: medium
- [new development](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/new-development): development · priority: critical
- [zoning and development](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/zoning-and-development): development · priority: high
- [budget approval](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/budget-approval): budget · priority: critical
- [drinking water monitoring violation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/drinking-water-monitoring-violation): environment · priority: high
- [First Amendment lawsuit settlement](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/first-amendment-lawsuit-settlement): general · priority: medium
- [city growth plan](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/city-growth-plan): general · priority: high
- [housing and traffic policy](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/housing-and-traffic-policy): development · priority: high
- [public space unveiling](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/public-space-unveiling): general · priority: medium
- [transportation funding](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/transportation-funding): budget · priority: high
- [city growth challenges](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/city-growth-challenges): general · priority: high
- [Storm Drain Sinkhole](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/storm-drain-sinkhole): infrastructure · priority: critical
- [tax increase](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/tax-increase): budget · priority: high
- [public funds misuse](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/public-funds-misuse): budget · priority: medium
- [economic development](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/economic-development): development · priority: medium
- [parks and recreation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/parks-and-recreation): parks-recreation · priority: high
- [water conservation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/water-conservation): environment · priority: critical
- [airport expansion funding](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/airport-expansion-funding): budget · priority: high
- [election](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/election): governance · priority: medium
- [downtown revitalization](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/downtown-revitalization): general · priority: medium
- [City leadership transition](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/city-leadership-transition): transportation · priority: high
- [Managed Competition Program](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/managed-competition-program): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [new city hall](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/new-city-hall): general · priority: high
- [urban growth and open space preservation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/urban-growth-and-open-space-preservation): general · priority: high
- [legal fees](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/legal-fees): general · priority: medium
- [population growth rate](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/population-growth-rate): general · priority: medium
- [council appointment](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/council-appointment): governance · priority: critical
- [legal settlement](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/legal-settlement): general · priority: medium
- [St. George Art Festival](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/st-george-art-festival): general · priority: medium
- [Mayoral election results](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/mayoral-election-results): governance · priority: medium
- [homelessness services](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/homelessness-services): general · priority: medium
- [city council candidates debate](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/city-council-candidates-debate): governance · priority: high
- [election results](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high
- [election guide](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/election-guide): governance · priority: medium
- [land reclamation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/land-reclamation): general · priority: medium
- [mayoral transition](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/mayoral-transition): transportation · priority: medium
- [employee theft](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/employee-theft): general · priority: high
- [odor complaint](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/odor-complaint): general · priority: medium
- [town hall meeting](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/town-hall-meeting): general · priority: medium
- [city council election](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/city-council-election): governance · priority: medium
- [city ranking and challenges](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/city-ranking-and-challenges): general · priority: medium
- [mayoral election](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/issues/mayoral-election): governance · priority: medium


## Development applications (36)

- [McDonald's Desert Color](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/mcdonalds-desert-color): pud · approved
- [Desert Canyons Addition 2](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/desert-canyons-addition-2): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Old Farm General Plan Amendment](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/old-farm-general-plan-amendment): general-plan-amendment · pending
- [South Rim at Foremaster 59](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/south-rim-at-foremaster-59): other · under-review
- [Divario PA-2 Allora Village](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/divario-pa-2-allora-village): rezone · pending
- [Dixie Downs 9 Townhomes](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/dixie-downs-9-townhomes): rezone · pending
- [Rath ADU Hillside Ridge Line Map Amendment](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/rath-adu-hillside-ridge-line-map-amendment): other · under-review
- [Desert Color Resort Lot 406 Easement Vacation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/desert-color-resort-lot-406-easement-vacation): other · under-review
- [Southern Hills East Areas 5-9](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/southern-hills-east-areas-5-9): rezone · approved
- [Irvine Mixed Commercial Use](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/irvine-mixed-commercial-use): pud · approved
- [Taco Bell Desert Color](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/taco-bell-desert-color): pud · approved
- [Desert Color Zone Booklet Amendment #4](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/desert-color-zone-booklet-amendment-4): other · pending
- [Trails East Development](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/trails-east-development): pud · under-review
- [General Plan Amendment - Dixie Drive/Canyon View](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/general-plan-amendment-dixie-drivecanyon-view): general-plan-amendment · continued
- [Desert Mesa Zone Change](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/desert-mesa-zone-change): rezone · approved
- [Anthemnet/VZW White Dome Cell Tower](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/anthemnetvzw-white-dome-cell-tower): conditional-use · approved
- [Green Valley Mall PD-C Amendment](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/green-valley-mall-pd-c-amendment): other · approved
- [Rusty Cliffs](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/rusty-cliffs): rezone · approved
- [R-1-4 Zoning Amendment](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/r-1-4-zoning-amendment): rezone · under-review
- [Kachina Cliffs Phase 1 Lot 24 and Phase 2 Lot 38](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/kachina-cliffs-phase-1-lot-24-and-phase-2-lot-38): other · approved
- [Utah First Credit Union - Sun River](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/utah-first-credit-union-sun-river): rezone · approved
- [Banded Ridge Hillside Revision](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/banded-ridge-hillside-revision): other · approved
- [Waters Edge at Desert Color Shores - Lot 114](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/waters-edge-at-desert-color-shores-lot-114): other · approved
- [White Dome Townhomes](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/white-dome-townhomes): pud · approved
- [Larson Property General Plan Amendment](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/larson-property-general-plan-amendment): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Desert Corner Zone Change](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/desert-corner-zone-change): rezone · approved
- [Zen Trails Townhomes](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/zen-trails-townhomes): rezone · approved
- [Anasazi Hills Phase 4](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/anasazi-hills-phase-4): pud · approved
- [Maverik St. George White Dome](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/maverik-st-george-white-dome): pud · approved
- [Bloomington Courtyard PD-C Amendment](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/bloomington-courtyard-pd-c-amendment): rezone · approved
- [Teakwood Phase 11](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/teakwood-phase-11): rezone · approved
- [Tuweap Parcel](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/tuweap-parcel): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Tech Ridge Area 1.2](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/tech-ridge-area-12): pud · approved
- [Downtown Curio](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/downtown-curio): rezone · approved
- [Villa Highlands Phases 6 & 7](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/villa-highlands-phases-6-7): pud · approved
- [Canyon View Apartments](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/development/canyon-view-apartments): rezone · approved


## Community topics (12)

- [Open Space and Recreation Preservation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/open-space-and-recreation-preservation): environment
- [Desert Color Cellular Infrastructure](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/desert-color-cellular-infrastructure): development
- [Construction Noise Regulation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/construction-noise-regulation): public-safety
- [Storm Drain Sinkhole](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/storm-drain-sinkhole): infrastructure
- [General City Business](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/general-city-business): public-safety
- [Short-term rentals](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/short-term-rentals): zoning
- [National Day of Prayer](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/national-day-of-prayer): public-safety
- [Easement vacation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/easement-vacation): development
- [Roadway vacation](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/roadway-vacation): infrastructure
- [4th of July](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/4th-of-july): other
- [Animal Control](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/animal-control): public-safety
- [Budget](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/community/budget): taxes-budget


## Officials (17)

- [Jimmie Hughes](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/jimmie-hughes): Mayor
- [Dannielle Larkin](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/dannielle-larkin): Council Member
- [Steve Kemp](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/steve-kemp): Council Member
- [Austin Anderson](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/austin-anderson): Council Member
- [Natalie Larsen](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/natalie-larsen): Council Member
- [Michelle Tanner](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/michelle-tanner): Council Member
- [Lori Chapman](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/lori-chapman): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Brandon Anderson](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/brandon-anderson): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Nathan Fisher](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/nathan-fisher): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Kelly Taysom](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/kelly-taysom): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Kelly Casey](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/kelly-casey): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Terri Draper](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/terri-draper): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Ben Rogers](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/ben-rogers): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Christina Fernandez](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/christina-fernandez): City Recorder — City Recorder's Office
- [Ryan Dooley](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/ryan-dooley): City Attorney — Legal
- [Carol Winner](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/carol-winner): Community Development Director — Community Development
- [John Willis](https://stgeorge.openutah.org/officials/john-willis): City Manager — Administration