Paradise

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Latest recorded voteMinutes and billsApproved 4-0 · Town Council, Wed, Oct 21

Open projectsNone tracked yetAdded as minutes name them

Meeting records through Oct. 21, 2026Approved minutes through July 15, 20262 meetings use draft minutesCoverage and sources →

Latest decisions

Through Oct. 21, 2026, the latest meeting with recorded results.

Minutes and bills Approved · 4-0Town Council, Wed, Oct 21 · Paradise Town Council minutes, Oct. 21, 2026 (state public notice site)
Fire department turnout gear purchase ApprovedCity Council, Wed, Oct 7 · Meeting minutes, Oct. 7, 2026 (Utah Public Notice)
Arena electrical work Approved · 4-0Town Council, Wed, Jul 15 · Paradise Town Council minutes, July 15, 2026

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Resident concerns and follow-up

Topics recorded in the most recent 3 collected meetings. Counts describe meeting mentions, not a survey of residents or a finding that an issue is resolved.

Water leaks1 meeting mentions · latest Oct. 7, 2026Search Paradise records for later action →
Park walking path funding1 meeting mentions · latest Oct. 7, 2026Search Paradise records for later action →

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Paradise: the numbers and what's current

The Census Bureau estimates Paradise's population at 1,058 on July 1, 2025, up 8% from the 980 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗

Mayor: Larry Johnson. Council: Devin Thomas, Doug Jewell, Whit Gale, Jason Winn. Paradise Town: Town Council ↗

The Town Council meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at Paradise Town Hall, 9035 South 100 West, at 7 p.m. in winter time and 7:30 p.m. in summer time. Paradise Town: Town Council ↗

From the city

The town amended its zoning ordinance ↗June 3, 2026 · Paradise Town: download documents
Town Council agenda: a radio transmitter in Paradise, open and public meetings training, and a closed session on real property and pending or imminent litigation ↗October 21, 2026 · Utah Public Notice Website: Paradise Town Council, Oct. 21 agenda
The Planning Commission's Oct. 22 meeting notice states there is no October meeting ↗October 22, 2026 · Utah Public Notice Website: Paradise Planning Commission, Oct. 22 notice

Budget and finances

Paradise Town budget hearing ↗Notice of the June 17, 2026 budget hearing.

Checked against the city's own pages on October 28, 2026. Dates and schedules change; confirm with the city before you plan around them.

Paradise at a glance

Cache County · Utah

Paradise’s community history connects southern Cache Valley life with irrigation, school buildings and the reuse of shared gathering places. The town recounts how a former school gymnasium became space for fire protection and municipal offices, giving an everyday civic building a place in the community’s longer story.

Trout and Berry Days is another thread in the town’s account, alongside photographs of businesses, barns and local landmarks. The municipal website separates that heritage from utilities and council information. Residents can follow official notices through the Utah Public Notice Website, while using the town’s own resources to find service contacts and community documents. Paradise’s council listing separates meeting notices from public-hearing notices and includes minutes where posted. Open the dated council entry for its agenda text, then check the attached document’s meeting date before using it as the record of a decision.

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Sales tax in Paradise

The combined sales and use tax rate is 7.00%. Grocery food is taxed at 3.00%, restaurant meals at 8.00% and hotel stays (transient room) at 12.57%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗

Places and local character

Trout and Berry Days heritage ↗In town · The town history describes the origins and activities of the community celebration.
Schoolhouse and civic-building story ↗In town · Read how former school facilities became part of municipal life.

Resident essentials

Utilities ↗Find town and outside-provider service contacts.
Town council notices and records ↗Read the dated agenda and check attached minutes separately from hearing notices.

Check current organizer information for Trout and Berry Days.

Government and sources

Municipal directory · Utah municipal boundary data · Roster checked Oct. 19, 2026. Check the linked agency for current services and contacts.

Local guide sources

Local guide reviewed Oct 20, 2026. Operators provide current hours, fees, reservations and access information.