May 6, 2021 Update

Today our City Hall project steering committee had an opportunity to tour the new city hall and public safety building project.  It is exciting to see the progress that is being made and how all the parts are coming together.  These kinds of projects are kind of mind blowing for me.  Back in high school, my career goal was to be an architect, but I quickly learned that I didn't have the skill sets required for a profession like that.  So I am in awe of architects and contractors who can create a building on paper (or now digitally) and bring it to life.  

Photo from today standing in what will eventually be the CAO's office space.  

CORONAVIRUS STATS

Nationally, the CDC reports 32,313,016 cases with 575,491 fatalities.

Utah:  399,374 cases (up 395 from yesterday); 16,303 hospitalizations; 2,219 deaths (no change from yesterday)

Utah County:  95,654 cases (up 91 from yesterday); 2,625 hospitalizations; 381 deaths (no change from yesterday)

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• Today is National Nurses Day, so be sure to say thank you and recognize then for their service.
• The US birth rate has fallen to its lowest point in over a century. Our fertility rates are also at an all-time low.
• Indigenous Youth in Utah are planning on running 360 miles across Utah within the span of 5 days. They are hoping that this "prayer run" will 'strengthen the relationship between Indigenous communities and residents of Utah, as the runners travel through the state bearing prayers and motivation to heal the pandemic-induced stress experienced by all."
• Yesterday hundreds of new laws for the state of Utah took effect, some that will impact the City and Utah residents.

PROVO SOCIAL MEDIA

THE MAYOR'S DAY

Today, Mayor Kaufusi:

• Participated in Council leadership meeting
• Met with local businesses in Provo
• Participated in EDCUtah virtual business development breakfast
• Held a meeting regarding Provo events
• Met on the City Center building
• Participated in an economic development meeting
• Held a meeting on environmental studies
• Met with healthcare representatives in Provo
• Participated in a meeting with individuals from the school district
• Participated in MPO Regional Planning committee
• Participated in MAG 's Council Of Governments meeting
• Spoke at Conserve Utah's Online Town Hall Meeting

FUN STUFF

Two of my favorite jazz artists got together in 2006 for an album that brings back lots of fun memories for me.  I hope you enjoy Breezin' - the perfect number as we head into a spring weekend!

I hope you have a great weekend, and that you take time to celebrate the moms in your life.

Wayne