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Provo neighborhood district training emphasizes unity, advocacy and using city staff resources
Summary
City neighborhood leaders attended a training emphasizing board unity, outreach tactics, and how to engage planning staff and elected officials; Mayor Marcia Judkins pledged $20,000 to support community projects and staff outlined how to access planning materials and GRAMA records.
Provo neighborhood leaders gathered for a district training meeting that focused on building unified neighborhood boards, practical outreach strategies and how to advocate effectively before city planning and council bodies. Mayor Marcia Judkins addressed attendees and said she would "put $20,000" toward community projects to help bring neighborhoods together and support local initiatives.
The session opened with handouts and an overview of the Neighborhood District program, which the organizer said implements City code 2.29 to provide a formal channel for public participation and communication between the municipal council and the public. Councilor McKay laid out three priorities for the coming year: promoting homeownership, improving code enforcement and conducting an economic study to guide commercial zoning…
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