What do you think of this one applicant to represent the Pleasant View Neighborhood on the Neighborhood District 1 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]):

Michael Sellers

• Provo: Provo resident, owns a business in Provo, owns property in Provo, works in Provo.
• Reason for Applying: I care about my neighborhood. I feel like there is sometimes a natural disconnect between the city and the residents. I felt that the neighborhood program that came before this did a great job, mainly because our neighborhood chair was awesome. I feel that it's time that I did my part to make sure that the connection between the city and the residents of the Pleasant View neighborhood stays as healthy as it can.
• Goals: My goal is to make sure that we can balance the increased traffic, housing, and parking needs as Provo grows, without abandoning the traditional family feeling of our neighborhood. I have a vested interest in road safety and realistic development of land that adequately addresses parking and traffic needs. My goal is that more people in the neighborhood engage and know what is going on.

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 1 Executive Board is made up of two representatives from each of these neighborhoods: North Timpview, Riverbottoms, Sherwood Hills, Riverside, Edgemont, Indian Hills, Rock Canyon, and Pleasant View. More information can be found here: Neighborhood District Program | City of Provo, UT

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 1 Executive Board Members representing the Pleasant View Neighborhood serve 48-month staggered terms. The current board member is Lynn Sorenson. (There is no outgoing board member for this neighborhood).