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Pleasant Grove Mayor’s Message
Life in Pleasant Grove has been much different during the last several months. With the state-mandated shutdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen our local businesses cease operations, our city building close to the public, and our recreation programs be canceled or postponed.
Our library has reduced its services to curbside pickup of books and materials, and the opening of the city pool may be pushed back or it may operate under different rules. We were saddened when we determined we would be unable to continue with our annual Memorial Day services.
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The closure of businesses unfortunately means the city will likely experience some business closures. We hope for the best for our local business people. The closures also mean a decrease in sales tax revenue; overall, the city is estimating that it’s revenue for the current fiscal year will be down at least $1 million over the prior year, meaning future city programs and services could be impacted. With all this difficulty and disappointment, however, I believe Pleasant Grove and its residents will be able to make it through this time. The key will be to have a lot of patience.
I am encouraged by the unique character of our city. Pleasant Grove is a place where residents are eager to help each other. I am confident that as we emerge from this quarantine, residents will come forward to help each other in whatever way they can.
As a city, we are eager to get our recreational programs up and running again as soon as possible; these opportunities are important for the well-being of both children and adults.
There will be a Strawberry Days celebration held with an adjusted schedule. We are also considering expanding the annual Heritage Days celebration in September. The 2020 Miss Pleasant Grove competition had to be canceled, but 2019 Miss Pleasant Grove Brooklin Allen has agreed to continue her service for another year, and we thank her for that.
The rec center has opened with restrictions, and we hope to have the library open to the public again soon. It’s a difficult time and an unprecedented challenge, but Pleasant Grove – through patience and hard work – will get through it. We believe in our community, and we thank you for your support.
Pleasant Grove Mayor Guy L. Fugal
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