February 2 2021 Update

I personally appreciate the good work of our Municipal Council and their staff members.  They do a great job of trying to look broadly at the needs of the Provo community and of the city organization.  While we occasionally have minor differences in philosophy and direction, we work very well together and always work for the best solutions.  Today is the first council meeting in February, and these kinds of days remind me of how much I appreciate the important role played by our legislative branch.

CORONAVIRUS STATS

Nationally, the CDC reports 26,160,210 cases with 441,831 fatalities.

Utah:  348,409 cases (up 1,201 from yesterday); 13,576 hospitalizations; 1,685 deaths (up 7 from yesterday)

Utah County:  84,833 cases (up 284 from yesterday); 2,244 hospitalizations; 289 deaths (up 2  from yesterday)

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• If you're interested in what Utah Legislature has been up to so far, check out this article.
• Utah has been seeing a downward trend in new Covid-19 cases and in the positivity rate.  KSL did a deep dive on the data and what we can determine based on the numbers.  
• BYU's former quarterback, Jake Heaps, will be on the national show "America's Ninja Warriors".
• Here's a quick update on Dixie State's name change.

PROVO SOCIAL MEDIA

THE MAYOR'S DAY

Today, Mayor Kaufusi:

• Held a directors meeting
• Met with the acting City Attorney
• Participated in Council Work meeting
• Participated in City Council

FUN STUFF

OK - so this video is a little dated now (early in 2020) but there are some fun moments remembering how we all had to adjust to social distancing and isolation.

Hope your day is going well.  Stay safe and healthy! 

Wayne