St. George October Update 2020

We sat down with David Cordero, Communications and Marketing Director for the City of St. George to discuss current events in the City of St. George.

Here are the topics we discussed:

Litter. Love Where You Live, a new 501 c(3) non-profit organization is teaming up with the City of St. George and Washington County to help facilitate manpower and resources to help keep our City and County clean.
Masks at City Hall – All City offices require masks. If you are unwilling to wear one, please consider trying to conduct your business electronically through sgcity.org or over the phone.
Good news and events – Despite no marathon and no Senior Games the tourism economy is completely back. Tourism is strong, visitation from California and Nevada is amazing. Attendance at State and National Parks were much higher year over year for July and August.
Spin scooter ridership is off the charts, heavily DSU students. Tourists and families along trails. 250 deployed now, could expand to 400 if demand and manpower for that.
Trail usage is incredible, lots of people riding bikes, in addition to walking and running and scootering. According to local bike shops, e-bikes account for more than 50 percent of new bike purchases. Etiquette on trails.
Record-setting golf – Golf is on par – see the pun – for a record-setting year. Red Hills, Southgate, St. George Golf Club and Sunb rook tee times are at a premium.
Events – Snow Canyon Half – IRONMAN 70.3 and worlds in 2021
Economy – Small Business Grant
Projects – Wastewater treatment plant & Underpass under the freeway near South Bluff for pedestrians and cyclists

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Categories: Business, Entertainment, Local News, Public AffairsOctober 20, 2020

Holiday Hustle Kicks Off SGR Flex Race Series
Although high rates of COVID-19 have paused large-scale races, St. George Races has adapted and created the SGR Flex to help the community’s runners remain active and engaged. SGR Flex is unique in that it will feature monthly events with staggered start times to discourage gatherings, beginning with the free Holiday Hustle Dec. 19.
December 18, 2020
Airborne ECS to Expand Its St. George Office
The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is pleased to announce that Airborne ECS will expand its facility in St. George, Utah, creating up to 73 new high-paying jobs in the next seven years.
November 16, 2020
St. George City Updating Alarm Program
To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the alarm program the City is transitioning to a managed alarm program administered by the PM AM Corporation, a national company with expertise in this area.
October 27, 2020
Update on Happenings in St. George – October 2020
David Cordero, Communications and Marketing Director for the City of St. George provides an update on events and happenings in the city of St. George.
October 20, 2020
Learn More About the DOVE Center
A public affairs interview with Brenda Evans, the client services director at the DOVE Center, a local non-profit that works with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in southern Utah.
October 9, 2020
Pioneer Day, St. George Marathon, Trails, and other attractions open in St. George
David Cordero, Communications and Marketing Director for the City of St. George provides an update on events and happenings in the city of St. George.
September 25, 2020
Transportation, Housing Focus of February Events
David Cordero, Communications and Marketing Director for the City of St. George reviewed the calendar of city events for February 2020 including: State of the City address – February 5 : Multi-agency Transportation Expo – February 11 : Neighborhood Open House – February 27
January 24, 2020