Since Provo Mayor John Curtis announced he will not seek reelection this fall, four new candidates have thrown their names in the ring.

As much as we like covering entertainment and the arts on the "What Say Ye?" podcast — indeed, that's usually our focus — we also want to report on what's happening in the community generally. (Exhibit A: our interview with Mayor Curtis last June.) In that spirit, we're starting a new series this week. The series focuses on Provo's new mayoral candidates. We'll be hosting a different candidate each week, having them explain their candidacy and their vision for Provo's future.

In Part 1, we spoke with candidate Stephen Cope. Cope has gained prominence locally as a musician and music producer, and has become an outspoken advocate for minority rights.