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Council approves pursuit of Healthy Utah designation, conditioned on securing intern support
Summary
Hooper City voted to pursue a Healthy Utah community designation to support active living, mental health and food access, but conditioned approval on securing an intern (for example from Weaver State University or an existing coalition) to carry much of the program work.
Hooper City Council voted June 4 to pursue a Healthy Utah community designation aimed at promoting active living, mental-health supports and local access to healthy food. Mayor Sher Beingham and council members discussed program ideas including a farm‑to‑table exchange, active‑transportation campaigns tied to America 250 and a fall health fair.
Council members agreed the designation requires sustained effort and recommended the city secure student or coalition support. The motion approved the city’s application to pursue the designation provided the city can obtain an intern or partner to lead and sustain the program activities.
Council members stressed the designation should result in sustained programs rather than a one‑time label. Staff noted Weaver State University and regional coalitions as potential partners and said they would pursue an intern or coalition member who could coordinate events, outreach and reporting needed to maintain the designation.
The council’s motion passed with an affirmative voice vote; council directed staff to begin outreach to potential interns and to report back on candidate availability and a proposed work plan.
