Yes, This Is a Lot
(One might even call it a towering article.)
Opinion
The View from Up on the Hill
Springdale looks a little different depending on where you live. Apparently, making a left turn onto Zion Park Boulevard is a major inconvenience. At least that’s one of the complaints we keep…
Surveying the Survey
Last issue of The Springdale Sun, I mentioned I would be commenting on the survey whose purpose was to get community feedback on how to best improve cell coverage in Springdale. I referred to the…
Cultural Tourism
Your cultural tourism editorial argued that, with nearly five million visitors each year, Springdale does not need to attract more tourists. I agree. However, cultural tourism deserves consideration…
Letter to the Editor
“Attached is a very nice note regarding our country. I don't know if you can include it in the next issue but it would be great if you can.” There is no art in this White House. There is no…
The Sandwich Method for the Special Meeting
You’ve heard of the sandwich method, at least if you’re a parent. You praise them, offer correction, praise again, sandwiching the bitter between two layers of brioche. So, about the special town…
More About the Recent Town Council Meeting
The first resident to speak about her disappointment that the cell tower would likely be going in was soft-spoken and respectful. Near the end of her remarks, she voiced a troubling concern: that Red…
Dear Springdale,
The Springdale Sun has assiduously avoided any politics outside of Springdale. There are thousands of news outlets for that but no other strictly Springdale outlet. Does the previous article veer…
Christopher Columbus
A composite of two anonymous submissions by two separate Springdale residents
If Town Council Makes a Decision You Don’t Like, It’s Your Fault
There’s a familiar response from Springdale’s elected officials whenever a controversial decision generates public opposition: Where were all these people when we discussed this? The meetings were…
Another Attempt to Be Heard
I appreciate the recent letters regarding the city's planned cell phone tower addition to town. I was given 3 minutes at the city council meeting (October 14th) to voice my concerns regarding these…
The Importance of Being Heard
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, I attended the Springdale Town Council meeting to show my support for the Red Hawk neighborhood, whose residents were speaking up against the 70-foot cell tower being placed…
Upcoming Town Council Meeting
The next meeting of Town Council, Wednesday, Sept 9, 5 pm, at the CCC has only one agenda item marked Public Hearing: “Opening and amending the budget.” They will also be adopting an undated code of…
A Reasonable Decision Leading to a Better Code?
TC meeting review and an opinion by the editor
What’s Where Got to Do, Got to Do with It?
When Town Council is discussing funding and what things to spend money on, the comment is often made that we should realize the vast majority of our approximately six million dollar budget comes from…
Takeaways from the Special Town Council Meeting
At last Friday’s meeting, the discussion about whether to proceed with construction of a new medical clinic ended with the decision not to move forward. Although public comment was not initially…
Community Wellness Center????
I was very impressed by Adrian Player’s suggestion to turn an area currently owned by the Town into hiking trails. There were challenges associated with making a difficult-to-access-by-machinery area…
The Courage to Speak, the Wisdom to Listen
The preceding article brought many discussion-worthy thoughts to mind, most especially the idea that many people in Springdale hesitate to speak out. I have known this since long before I moved here;…
Divisiveness Is a Choice - a Bad One
At times, some town leaders appear more focused on criticizing this paper and framing it as divisive or unreliable than engaging with the issues it raises. Why? In small towns, people often say they…
Enhance Shuttling to Enhance Walkability
Springdale has made clear its goal of becoming a more walkable town, which is fantastic. But right now, one practical limitation stands in the way: the shuttle doesn’t run late enough. The town…