Residential Streetlighting and Public Safety Funding
Pleasant Grove
Summary
The city is looking to hire more police and fire staff to handle growth and improve response times, but the cost is driving a potential tax increase.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed increase would cost the average household between $2.26 and $2.96 per month depending on the final option chosen.
Residents who rely on police and fire services for emergency response and community safety.
Residents on fixed incomes or those concerned about rising costs of living.
Mentions & discussions (23)
City Council Meeting Agenda — September 1, 2026
The city is renewing its partnership with the Alpine School District to keep police officers in our schools. This ensures safety for students and staff.
Pleasant Grove City Council Work Session — September 1, 2026
The council discussed establishing a dedicated budget line item to install streetlights in older, unincorporated neighborhoods lacking sidewalks and lighting after a pedestrian was injured.
City Council Open House — August 11, 2026
The city is looking to hire more police and firefighters to keep up with growth. They've found ways to pay for some of it without taxes, but still need a small tax increase to cover the rest.
For Utah’s fentanyl task force, these drug dealers have priority
While the Utah Fentanyl Task Force, formed in 2024, has seized millions of pills and pursued trafficking networks, they also investigated who level fentanyl dealers.
City Council Meeting Agenda — June 22, 2026
The council discussed issues with 'turf wars' over seating along the parade route and is looking for ways to improve the experience next year.
City Council Special Meeting Agenda — June 16, 2026
The city is looking to hire more police and fire staff to handle growth and improve response times, but the cost is driving a potential tax increase.
Pleasant Grove reminds residents of restricted firework areas ahead of summer holidays
Pleasant Grove reminds residents of restricted firework areas ahead of summer holidays Yahoo
Pleasant Grove City Council Work Session — April 28, 2026
The city's police and fire departments are struggling to keep up with growth. The council is considering a property tax increase to hire more staff and reduce reliance on neighboring cities.
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda — April 23, 2026
Ensuring that home-based businesses like preschools don't create traffic hazards or neighborhood disruptions.
Pleasant Grove City Council Work Session — March 24, 2026
The city is considering a property tax increase to hire more police and fire personnel to keep up with community growth.
City Council Meeting Agenda — March 24, 2026
The city is considering a property tax increase to hire more police officers and firefighters to keep up with the city's growth.
City Council Meeting Agenda — March 3, 2026
New fire safety rules are being adopted to better protect homes and businesses, especially in areas near the foothills.
Pleasant Grove residents urged to lock cars as thieves target neighborhood
Pleasant Grove residents urged to lock cars as thieves target neighborhood KUTV
Pleasant Grove City Work Session — October 7, 2025
City leaders took a moment to thank our police and fire crews for their hard work and the difficult situations they face every day.
Driver in fatal Pleasant Grove hit-and-run had 'diminished faculties'
Driver in fatal Pleasant Grove hit-and-run had 'diminished faculties' KUTV
New camera system helping police find cars connected with crimes
New camera system helping police find cars connected with crimes KSL NewsRadio
Pleasant Grove City Council — January 21, 2025
The city is joining a county-wide effort to fund winter homeless services, providing a safer alternative than current ad-hoc measures.
Mountain lion attacks dog in Cedar Hills area near Pleasant Grove
Mountain lion attacks dog in Cedar Hills area near Pleasant Grove KSL NewsRadio
Pleasant Grove city officials warn residents of mountain lion sightings
Pleasant Grove city officials warn residents of mountain lion sightings Gephardt Daily
Pleasant Grove police issue public safety alert due to multiple sightings of mountain lion
Pleasant Grove police issue public safety alert due to multiple sightings of mountain lion KUTV
Pleasant Grove boil order remains in effect, safe water available to residents for free
Pleasant Grove boil order remains in effect, safe water available to residents for free Gephardt Daily News
Wild cougar roaming Pleasant Grove has been located, no longer a threat
Wild cougar roaming Pleasant Grove has been located, no longer a threat KUTV
Pleasant Grove Will Provide One Officer for High School
Pleasant Grove Will Provide One Officer for High School KSL.com
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