PROVIDENCE — Jeanell Sealy, a candidate for re-election to the Providence City Council, outlined her priorities and discussed her record of public service during a recent interview on KVNU’s For the People. Sealy discussed her motivations for seeking another term and highlighted key issues facing the city, including growth, infrastructure, and community engagement.
Sealy, who has served on the council for six years, said her decision to run again is rooted in her accumulated experience and a desire to continue serving the city effectively.
“I ran for re-election because I felt like I have a lot of experience,” Sealy said. “I understand the ins and outs of the code and the processes to get things done.”
Sealy joined the council in 2020 after winning a special election for a two-year term. She was re-elected in 2022 and has served since. In that time, she has overseen updates to Providence’s master and general plans and worked to revise the city’s development standards for multi-family housing. She emphasized the necessity of redesigning city ordinances in the face of changing needs and rapid growth.
“You always have to be willing to adapt and improve the code and strengthen ordinances so that it protects the residents that live there,” Sealy said.
She said that her three “hottest topics” right now that she hopes to solve in her next term are sidewalks, a home that’s being operated as a drug rehab facility, and the Cache County Library, located in Providence. Sealy serves on the Cache County Library Board and said that she would like to see the library continue to receive funding, mentioning that she feels the library has been underfunded by the county.
Sealy also hopes to expand city parks and continue supporting Providence’s annual Sauerkraut Days celebration. More than anything, she hopes that residents of Providence will continue to engage with their local government and advocate for the improvements they would like to see.
“I really feel like we’re in such a good place right now,” Sealy said. “We just need our residents to engage with us and let us know what they’re looking for so that we can continue working together.”
For more information, Sealy invites residents to email her at jsealy@providence.utah.gov