Utah town hall & open house planningTown halls & open houses that feel welcoming
Public input sessions and community open houses that feel organized, welcoming and accessible, so residents show up, take part and leave feeling heard.
Led by Anna Nelson: 11+ years of event experience, including 9+ in city government
Public meetings work best when residents can find them, get in easily and understand what is being asked of them. Anna has years of experience supporting city leadership and development services, so she understands how public processes work and what a successful input session needs.
What's included
Every detail, handled
Take on the full list, or choose just the pieces your team needs. Every plan is tailored to your event, your budget and your community.
Ideal for
- City councils and mayors' offices
- Planning, transportation and utility projects
- Counties and special districts
- School districts and nonprofits
- Venue selection, layout and setup
- Event promotion and public notices support
- Sign-in, name tags and comment collection
- Display boards, stations and wayfinding
- Sound, presentation and livestream logistics
- Accessibility and language access planning
- Facilitation support and timekeeping
- Summary of attendance and feedback afterward
How it works
From first conversation to final farewell
- I
Consultation
We learn your goals, audience, budget and date.
- II
Proposal
A clear scope, timeline and estimate to share with your team or council.
- III
Planning
Permits, partners, vendors and volunteers, coordinated with regular check-ins.
- IV
Event day
We run it on site, then send a wrap-up you can share with stakeholders.
Your planner
Meet Anna Nelson
Anna brings more than 11 years of event and operations experience, from corporate events to 9+ years in city government. She has led everything from multi-day city festivals serving more than 10,000 people to civic ceremonies. She knows public events from the inside, and has extensive experience securing grant funding to help budgets go further.
More about AnnaQuestions
Frequently asked questions
Can you help with open house style public input sessions?
Yes. We set up stations and display boards, manage sign-in and comment collection, and help staff keep conversations moving.
Do you understand public meeting requirements?
Anna spent years supporting city leadership and development services, so she is familiar with how public processes work. Your staff and attorney remain responsible for legal notice requirements, and we help with the logistics around them.
Can you provide a summary after the event?
Yes. We provide a short wrap-up with attendance and the feedback collected, ready to share with staff and council.
Let's plan something lovely
Share a few details about your event and Anna will reply within one business day.