What do you think of these two applicants to represent the Wasatch Neighborhood on the Neighborhood District 2 Executive Board?

Please let us know your opinion of the following applicants for the term beginning January 2025 (you may also submit your opinion privately by emailing the City Council at [email protected]): 

Julie Reneer

• Provo: Provo resident, owns property in Provo, owns a business in Provo, works in Provo.
• Reason for Applying: I love my neighborhood and want to help out. It’s a great place.
• Goals: Safety, aesthetics, functionality, welcoming, friendly, good morals values.

Laura Marre

• Provo: Provo resident.
• Reason for Applying: I believe it is important to have good communication between the citizens and our government.
• Goals: I would like to learn more about how our city government works and serve to the best of my abilities.

About the program: The Neighborhood District Program provides public participation and involvement in Provo City affairs and facilitates communication between the Provo City Council and the public. The Neighborhood District 2 Executive Board is made up of two representatives from each of these neighborhoods: Oak Hills, Wasatch, Foothills, Provost, Provost South, and Spring Creek. 

Responsibilities of the Neighborhood District Executive Board Members are to --

• Listen to Your Neighbors: Be the go-to person for your community's concerns and ideas.
• Shape the Agenda: Decide what's important for Neighborhood District meetings.
• Keep Everyone Informed: Alert residents about proposed developments and changes.
• Represent Your Community: Speak up at Planning Commission and City Council hearings.
• Get Funding: Apply for grants to support neighborhood projects.
• Organize Events: Plan service projects and neighborhood socials to bring everyone together.

The two Neighborhood District 2 Executive Board Members representing the Wasatch Neighborhood serve 48-month staggered terms. The current board member is McKay Jensen and the outgoing board member is Ryan Nelson.