MichelleMar 5, 20206 minProvo's Trailblazing WomenDue to popular demand, our Lecture Series & Tea Party Luncheon is FULL! Thank you to everyone who RSVP'd. We will be sharing a video of...
MichelleMar 4, 20201 minMake a DifferenceI care about Provo City. And every day I meet others who care about our community as much as I do. They often ask, “What can I do to make...
MichelleFeb 29, 20201 minWhat are you going to do with an extra day? How often do we get the gift of an extra day? Thanks to leap year, today we all get an extra day. I’ve been thinking about what to do...
MichelleFeb 14, 20202 minProvo Women’s Day Website is LIVE!I’m excited to announce that the Provo Women’s Day website is now live! I can finally reveal all of the amazing workshops, classes,...
MichelleFeb 10, 20201 minProvo begins demolition to build new city center!Construction on the new Provo city hall officially began Monday at 10 a.m. with demolition of the old Rocky Mountain Drive-in at 50 S....
MichelleFeb 9, 20202 minEngaging with the State LegislatureAs you may know, we’re two weeks into the state legislative session. Already, I’ve been up to Salt Lake City twice to meet with Provo...
MichelleFeb 5, 20201 minSave the Date for Provo Women's Day!I’m excited to announce that Provo City is celebrating Provo Women’s Day on Saturday, March 7th! This will be our 5th year celebrating...
MichelleJan 30, 20201 minCheck your mailbox!I’m calling 2020 the “Year of Communication” and if you check your mailboxes, you’ll see why! This new Citizen Connect packet showcases...
MichelleJan 22, 20201 minPillars: Two Citizens and Two BuildingsWithin the last several days, Provo lost two remarkable pillars, Sandra Covey and Doug Smoot. Provo is chock-full of good and talented...
MichelleJan 15, 20201 minThank you Sandra CoveyProvo City lost a very dear friend on Sunday with the passing of Sandra Covey. Sandra cared about Provo, its residents, and was a...
MichelleJan 13, 20203 minProvo By the NumbersIt’s easy to brag about Provo and the quality of life we have here. We are consistently recognized nationally for our economy,...
MichelleJan 4, 20201 minMy Reflections on 2019I have had some time to reflect on this extraordinary year. Scrolling back through my blog and social media, I can say it’s been an...
MichelleJan 1, 20201 minHappy New Year! Happy New Year, Provo! My vision for the new year is that Provo residents are the most connected in the nation to their city...
MichelleDec 17, 20191 minLet’s get better connected!During the holiday season, we see more clearly the importance of relationships. So what about Provo’s relationship and connection with...
MichelleDec 12, 20191 minOperation SantaIn a much-loved annual tradition, I was joined by our Police and Fire Departments to personally deliver Santa to some very excited...
MichelleNov 30, 20192 minOfficer Shinners' Memorial ConcertOn January 5, 2019, 29-year-old Master Officer Joseph Shinners, a three-year veteran of the Provo Police Department, left his family for...
MichelleNov 21, 20192 minQualtrics is Doubling their Provo Co-headquarters!Qualtrics is in for the long run in Provo! Today, they announced that they are doubling the size of their Provo co-headquarters and will...
MichelleNov 12, 20194 minOf Blankets and PeaceI had the honor of being the keynote speaker at BYU's Presidential Review in celebration of Veterans Day. In preparing my speech, I...
MichelleNov 5, 20191 minCougar Blvd Bike Lanes are Complete!The protected bike lanes and tree-lined sidewalks on Cougar Boulevard are officially open! Today is about community building and this...
MichelleOct 29, 20191 minNational First Responders DayToday is National First Responders Day. As Mayor of Provo, I have been moved countless times by our police, firefighters, paramedics, and...