Weber State Students Tackle Utah Housing and Energy Crisis
Weber State University's Solar Decathlon participants Janae Thomas and Whitney Mabey are applying specialized skills in construction management and building design to address housing affordability and energy efficiency in Utah. Thomas focuses on economic viability and energy-efficient retrofitting, while Mabey contributes technical drafting expertise to the project.
OgdenSeptember 5, 2026
Mike Morley advocates for public input on Amalga land use
Mike Morley, a resident of Amalga, has been active in local governance discussions regarding land use and community character.
AmalgaSeptember 5, 2026
Michael Haviken to Lead Roads Breakout Session During Budget Open House
Michael Haviken is a staff member for the Town of Bluff who, as of the May 19, 2026, Your Town Budget at Work Open House agenda, was listed as staff for the event. According to the May 12, 2026, Bluff Town Council Work Session agenda, Haviken was scheduled to lead a breakout session regarding the Class C Roads Department during the Your Town Budget at Work Open House. This session was intended to allow the public to ask questions, seek more information, or provide suggestions regarding town roads. The Open House event, which took place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm MDT, was held at the Bluff Community Center Building located at 190 N 3rd E Street, Bluff, UT 84512. According to the May 12, 2026, Bluff Town Council Work Session agenda, the council's discussion during that work session included the plan for various councilmember-led breakout sessions. These sessions were designed to address specific municipal topics, such as Emergency Services, the Bluff Rural Innovation and Civic Center Renovation Project, the Secondary Water Project, the Class C Roads Department, Dark Sky and Business Collaboration Efforts, and the General Budget. While the May 12, 2026, agenda notes that Spencer Wade was also associated with the Class C Roads Department breakout session, the May 19, 2026, Open House agenda specifically lists Michael Haviken as part of the staff for the event. Residents encounter the work of the town staff through various public forums and official documents. For example, the Town of Bluff holds regular Town Council Meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM, and Town Council Work Sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM. The town provides public access to agendas, approved minutes, and audio recordings of meetings through the Utah Public Notice Website and the town's YouTube channel. Additionally, the town maintains a public comment process where residents can submit comments on various topics, such as the FY2027 Budget or proposed property tax increases. As of the Town of Bluff website's public comment section, residents have submitted comments regarding many different issues, including the Sign Ordinance, the 6th West Alley, and the Fire Mesa Kitchen. The town also issues various resolutions, such as Resolution 106, which was a resolution adopting the budget for the Town of Bluff for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. These documents and public sessions represent the primary ways residents interact with the municipal government and its staff members like Haviken.
BluffSeptember 5, 2026
Donald Russell serves on Central Valley Water Reclamation Facility board
Donald Russell is a member of the Central Valley Water Reclamation Facility board.
Central ValleySeptember 5, 2026
Helen Clawson Managed Cemetery and Parks Oversight During 2026
Helen Clawson was a member of the Wales Town Council and managed cemetery and park concerns during 2026.
ClawsonSeptember 5, 2026
Shane King Proposes Multi-Tenant Retail Building in Clinton
Shane King, representing VK Electric, presented a site plan review for a multi-tenant commercial building in Clinton.
ClintonSeptember 5, 2026
