What do you think of this one applicant to represent the Oak Hills 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]):

James Hall

• Provo: Provo resident, owns property in Provo, works in Provo.
• Reason for Applying: I’m wrapping up a role on the Provo design review comittee and looking for a new way to get involved in the neighborhood. I love Oak Hills and would be happy to help it grow and become even better.
• Goals: Near term: Ensure safe routes to the new Wasatch, more neighborhood involvement in maintaining and preserving Rock Canyon. Long term: Help build community among the neighborhood, help preserve the aspects of Oak hills that make it special.
• Experience: I was the chairperson and vice chair of the Provo Design Review Committee. I served in the committee for over 4 years.

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. 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 2 Executive Board Members representing the Oak Hills Neighborhood serve 48-month staggered terms. The current board member is Mitzi Collins and the outgoing board member is Michael Barber.