Jason Boal
Urban Planner
Snell & Wilmer
Jason Boal is a Certified Planner (AICP) who was elected to serve as the APA Utah Chapter President starting in 2025. He is employed the Salt Lake City offices of the law firm Snell & Wilmer as an Urban Planner. Previously, he was the Deputy Director of Development Services for Ada County, Idaho. Prior to that, he was the Planning & Building Director in Teton County, Idaho, as well as the same role in Victor City, Idaho. He also worked as a Planner in Latah County, Idaho and Heber City, Utah, after getting his start in the planning profession with Epic Engineering P.C. in Heber City, Utah. Jason taught land use courses as an adjunct professor at both Boise State University and the University of Idaho. He has served in several positions of leadership for APA Idaho and APA Utah, most recently he was the Awards Committee Chair and Co-Legislative Committee Chair for APA Utah. Jason received a Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems from Brigham Young University and a Master of Science in Bioregional Planning and Community Design from the University of Idaho. In his spare time Jason enjoys traveling with his family, backpacking, camping, playing hockey as well as restoring/building cars and motorcycles.
Session(s):
Welcome: APA UT President »
2025 APA UT Spring Conference, May 8, 2025 8:30 amKick off the conference with a warm welcome from APA Utah Chapter President, Jason Boal. Jason will share opening remarks, highlight key conference themes, and set the tone for a productive and inspiring event.
APA Utah Bylaw & Handbook Session »
2025 APA UT Spring Conference, May 7, 2025 2:15 pmThe APA Utah Board is working on updating our bylaws and draft an organizational handbook. These updates are crucial for ensuring that the chapter remains efficient, inclusive, and in alignment with the national APA standards while fostering a more engaged and empowered membership. The updates are designed to improve organizational transparency, ensure equitable decision-making processes, and provide clear guidance on the responsibilities of members and leadership positions. The chapter is focused on developing new programs and initiatives, expanding professional development opportunities, improving community outreach, and fostering better networking among planners across the state. The updated bylaws will go out to the APA Membership for ratification later this year.
2024 Legislative Update »
2024 Spring Conference, May 10, 2024 8:15 amOne of these things is not like the others... in the national push for zoning reform and housing affordability, Utah's legislative efforts were different this year from those of other states. Wilf Sommerkorn, Jason Boal, and Scott Hess will explain, and bring up to date all this year's land use related legislation.
Public and Private Sector Planners Working Together—Panel Discussion »
2023 Fall Conference, September 28, 2023 4:00 pmA panel discussion about how public and private sector planners can work better together in the government land use planning process. Get the perspective from the private sector planners on issues and timelines they face when working with local and county governments and planning departments. Get the perspective of the local planners and the difficulties of balancing multiple interests while promoting best planning practices. Hear ideas from panelists and audience about ways to address some of these issues to work towards a good final product and mutual benefit.
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