The Provo City Council is accepting applications for Neighborhood District Board positions across all 35 neighborhoods. The city is seeking volunteers to serve four-year terms that begin in January 2027. Applications for these roles will be accepted through mid-November 2026, with the City Council expected to review applications and make appointments in December.
Established in 1968, the Provo Neighborhood District Program connects residents with local government through 35 neighborhoods grouped into five districts: Central, East, North, Northwest, and West. Board members provide feedback on proposed developments and issues affecting their neighborhoods. The role also involves working with neighbors to build community, identify local challenges, and advocate for improvements.
In recent years, district boards have worked with residents and city partners to install solar-powered "Your Speed" radar signs in neighborhoods to address traffic concerns and improve awareness in residential areas. Volunteers have also organized community cleanup projects, such as removing brush from parks and collecting litter along trails and roadways.
Neighborhood District Boards have also secured funding for community improvement projects through the Neighborhood District Matching Grant Program. Recent projects include landscaping improvements near the Fresh Market on Center Street, a bench and bike rack at Slate Canyon Park, picnic tables at Lakewood Park, waterwise landscaping along Freedom Boulevard, community garden enhancements, and sidewalk and ADA accessibility improvements.
The City Council values resident engagement and uses information from Neighborhood District Meetings to assist in decision-making, according to City Council Community Relations Coordinator Rachel Breen. Residents of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and no previous government experience is required. For more information about the program or the application process, residents can contact the Provo City Council Office.
