Q&A with new community development director
Michael Black oversees a number of departments within the city
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Meeting at a glance: Moab City Council, Sept. 26, 2023
The new police chief, Lex Bell, was sworn in before the meeting.
Meeting at a glance: Grand County Commission, Sept. 19, 2023
Commissioner Mary McGann was not present at the meeting.
Working to retain talent in Moab city government
This summer, three leadership positions at the city were vacated. Why and what is being done to keep staff?
Meeting at a glance, Moab City Council, Sept. 12 2023
The council celebrated international “Welcoming Week” with a proclamation of welcoming and wellbeing.
Meeting At a Glance: Grand County Commission, September 5
The commission meeting lasted nearly three hours.
Meeting at a Glance: City Council, August 22, 2023
The council discussed water-efficient landscaping, dark sky compliant lighting, and a pre-annexation agreement.
Meeting At a Glance: Grand County Commission, August 15
Grand County Strategic Development Director Chris Baird resigned.
Sustainability action plan to be finished by the end of the year
The plan will guide Moab’s sustainability efforts
At a glance: Moab City Council meeting, August 8, 2023
This week, the council discussed new rules of order and procedures for future meetings.