June 24, 2021 Update

I hope you had a chance today to be outside and enjoy a bit of the rain showers today.  My wife even sent me a little video of water coming out of our downspout - which we haven't seen for more than a month.  As you probably know, we have had 5 vegetation fires in the last 8 days, so we all need to be extra careful with our equipment and activities - at home and at work - to prevent any brush fire issues.  Thanks for being diligent during a very challenging period. 

CORONAVIRUS STATS

Nationally, the CDC reports 33,409,895 cases with 600,442 fatalities.

Utah:  413,008 cases (up 462 from yesterday); 17,372 hospitalizations; 2,337 deaths (up 1 from yesterday)

Utah County:  98,357 cases (up 108 from yesterday); 2,783 hospitalizations; 403 deaths (no change from yesterday)

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• Receding water levels at Lake Powell have uncovered a natural bridge that hasn't been seen since the 1940's. That might be just about the only silver lining of low water levels.
• The New York Times has come out with an article on how to recharge and beat burnout, without quitting your job.  There are days we can all use this advice!
• Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii were sent to space by NASA to research bacteria in space. This might be one of the cutest space missions any of us has seen in a while.
• Parent Playbook, a Utah-based parenting app startup, announced Tuesday it has raised a $1 million pre-seed investment. Just another example of the great things coming from our state!

PROVO SOCIAL MEDIA

THE MAYOR'S DAY

Today, Mayor Kaufusi:

• Participated in a discussion on park properties in Provo
• Held a meeting on water treatment facilities
• Met to discuss Public Works projects and Parks and Rec projects
• Held a meeting with the City PIO
• Participated in a meeting with the City Attorney
• Met with her executive team
• Held a meeting on economic developments
• Participated in a meeting on businesses in Provo
• Met with the Fire Chief
• Held a meeting with representatives from the school board

FUN STUFF

I know this is another Tonight Show video, but I couldn't resist.  I was told byone of my mentors that a truism in city government is that exactly 50% ofour residents love dogs and 50% don't.  But at our house, we love dogs.  Sowe could identify with this little video.

Have a wonderful weekend (if you have one this weekend) and watch for your opportunity to meet a dog today!

Wayne