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

Laura Harper

• Provo: Provo resident, owns property in Provo, owns a business in Provo, works in Provo.
• Reason for Applying: I have lived and raised my family in Provo for the past twenty years and have enjoyed the neighborly and community atmosphere, and would like to contribute to preserving and enhancing Provos strengths including safe, welcoming and attractive neighborhoods.
• Goals: With the building of a new elementary school as well as a large new subdivision being constructed on 820N, I am concerned about pedestrian safety and traffic flow, as well as speed limits and traffic around Kiwanis park during high use times.
• Experience: Former Provo Parks & Rec employee.

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 Foothills Neighborhood serve 48-month staggered terms. The current board member is Ruth Eldredge Thomas and the outgoing board member is Ann Woodbury.