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The City Hall building, pictured in the summer: it's brightly lit and surrounded by plants.
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Highlights from the city’s strategic planning session

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

MARC rebrands; council discusses a potential property tax

The Grand County Building in the summer
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Lyman says he will move to reverse TRT reform

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Property tax raises a likelihood if repeals pass

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Colorado River Authority of Utah opens conservation pilot program

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The Colorado River Authority of Utah was established by the Utah State Legislature in 2021.

The Grand County Building in the summer
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Commission gives tentative green light to prospective ADO developers

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Four potential developers submitted their intentions to apply for the Alternative Dwelling Overlay.

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Kane Creek Blvd. to get a makeover

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

The city is pursuing a total reconstruction from 500 West to Hwy 191

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Police Chief details 2023 training agenda

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

All new hires start with a two-week (80-hour) in-house training.

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Moab City works to repair flood damage, update infrastructure

Moab Sun News3 years ago2 years ago

400 East completed, more projects planned

The Grand County Building in the summer
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Commission considers various grant proposals

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Grand County Commissioners considered various aspects of different grants at their Jan. 3 meeting.

The Grand County Building in the summer
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New elected county officials attend first meeting of 2023

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Commissioners Mike McCurdy and Bill Winfield were sworn in, as well as County Attorney Stephen Stocks.

The Grand County Building in the summer
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Commission asks BLM to act on aircraft noise

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Aviators still think county is moving too fast

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