Our City. Our Future. | July 2026
This month, the City of St. George reached a historic milestone by securing millions in federal funding for a transformational transportation project, continued shaping the City's future through the Comprehensive Plan 2050 process, and celebrated community through events, resident success stories, and recognition of those who serve. Here's a look at what happened across St. George this month.
Newsletter
Resident Success Story
One Service Request. One Big Difference.
For more than two decades, resident Mary Gentry dealt with repeated flooding caused by a neglected drainage servitude behind her neighborhood. After submitting a service request, City staff assessed the issue during heavy rainfall, cleared and dredged the drainage servitude, and restored the drainage pathway.
When another major rain event arrived, the results spoke for themselves. For the first time in years, Mary's property remained dry.
Stories like Mary's are why responsive local government matters. Every service request is an opportunity to solve problems and improve quality of life for residents.
Infrastructure
SAFE Siegen Receives $19.2 Million Federal BUILD Award
The City of St. George reached a historic milestone this month by securing a $19.2 million federal BUILD Grant for the SAFE Siegen (Safety, Access & Flow Enhancements) project. The project will improve approximately 1.35 miles of Siegen Lane between Interstate 10 and Airline Highway with safety upgrades, improved traffic flow, pedestrian infrastructure, upgraded signals, enhanced lighting, and other corridor improvements.
This award reflects months of planning, partnership, and advocacy and demonstrates St. George's ability to compete for major federal infrastructure funding. While construction will not begin immediately, the project now advances into engineering, environmental review, public involvement, and final design before construction begins.
Planning & Zoning
Shaping St. George's Future Together
Residents, business owners, and community stakeholders gathered this month for another Stakeholder Dialogue as part of the St. George Comprehensive Plan 2050.
The meeting gave attendees an opportunity to share ideas, discuss priorities, and help guide future decisions related to land use, transportation, housing, parks, infrastructure, and economic development. Community participation remains an essential part of creating a long-term vision that reflects the values and goals of St. George residents.
Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and helped shape our city's future.
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July Permitting Department Key Performance Indicators
Community Celebration
Celebrating America 250
Residents gathered at Highland Road Park to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with an afternoon of history, education, and family fun.
The event featured historical presentations, educational exhibits, live entertainment, historical demonstrations, food trucks, and activities for all ages while honoring both our nation's history and the unique story of St. George.
Thank you to the volunteers, community organizations, historical partners, vendors, and everyone who helped make this celebration a success.
Freedom Fridays
Honoring Those Who Served
Freedom Fridays is a new weekly series recognizing the veterans whose service and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we enjoy today. Throughout the year, we'll share the stories of St. George veterans and honor their commitment to our country while preserving their legacy for future generations.
Michael Yates
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Major Norman Browning
Councilman Jim Talbot
Staff Spotlight
Meet the People Behind the City
Behind every City service is a dedicated team working to serve the residents of St. George. Our Staff Spotlight series introduces the employees who help keep our city moving forward, highlighting their roles, experience, and commitment to responsive local government.
St. George Tails
Introducing St. George Tails
Meet Patches, the first featured dog in St. George Tails, our new monthly series highlighting adoptable dogs and opportunities to support our community.
Patches recently visited City Hall and met Mayor Dustin Yates while helping raise awareness of the many ways residents can make a difference. Community members can volunteer their time, foster an animal, assist with shelter activities, or help connect adoptable pets with permanent homes.
This playful and affectionate 27-pound Terrier mix is spayed, microchipped, fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, and ready for her forever family. She gets along well with other dogs and never turns down a pup cup!
Learn more about Patches and CAAWS!
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Projects
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
It establishes a shared vision for land use, transportation, housing, parks, infrastructure, economic development, and environmental stewardship to ensure growth is well-planned, sustainable, and aligned with the community's goals.
Rideshare Pilot Program
SAFE Siegen - Safety Access & Flow Enhancements for Siegen Lane
Creating a Safer, More Accessible, and More Reliable Corridor