Provo council overrides mayoral veto of COVID-19 ordinance, 6-1
August 27, 2020, 6:00 p.m. · Electronic meeting
The council voted 6-1 to override the mayor's veto and adopt the ordinance on COVID-19 responses, including face coverings and public gatherings. Travis Hoban voted no.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
1 item came up for a decision or discussion: 1 approved.
1 vote was not unanimous: Reconsideration of the COVID-19 ordinance after mayoral veto (6-1).
This write-up links 3 source documents and the meeting video.
The previous City Council meeting was on August 25, 2020: Provo council approves COVID-19 face-covering and gatherings ordinance, 7-0
The next one was on September 1, 2020: Provo council approves Sunset rezoning and city land sale; school bond resolution continued
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Reconsideration of the COVID-19 ordinance after mayoral veto | Approved · 6-1 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Public safety
Reconsideration of the COVID-19 ordinance after mayoral veto
Approved · 6-1
Following the mayor's veto of the ordinance on face coverings and public gatherings, the council voted on an implied motion to override the veto and adopt the ordinance.