Commission debates “political influence” on board appointments
Commissioner Brian Martinez pushed to overturn a recommendation from an advisory board and appoint a different slate of candidates.
Local Government
Meeting-at-a-Glance – Grand County Commission, February 4, 2025
Workshop: Conditional Use Permit Training The training on Conditional Use Permits explained how CUP decisions differ from legislative actions, emphasizing that CUP approvals must be based on clear, factual evidence and comply with…
State audit drives tough budget decisions at County
Grand County’s December 6 and 9 meetings brought major decisions to the forefront related to the use of funds from tourism. A recent state audit flagged the county’s use of Transient Room Tax…
Moab City Council approves $1.9 M energy efficiency overhaul and budget updates
The Moab City Council meeting on December 10, 2024, focused on sustainability and budget adjustments, with decisions poised to significantly impact residents and businesses. The council awarded a $1.9 million energy performance contract…
Grand County Commission & Board of Equalization Meeting at a Glance: December 3, 2024
The Grand County Commission approved special event grants, renewable energy agreements, and Arroyo Crossing infrastructure support, with all motions passing unanimously. Public hearings addressed budgets, wage adjustments, and land use updates.
Moab City Council Meeting at a Glance, November 12, 2024
At the November 12 Moab City Council meeting, members approved new flood management efforts, utility assistance for low-income households, and support for revitalizing the Matheson Wetlands Preserve.
Moab keeps its status as a Democratic outpost in Utah by thin margin; Martinez, Hadler, Hedin and McCandless elected to Grand County Commission
In the 2024 general election, Grand County continued to be an outlier in Utah. Voters favored Kamala Harris, 2,794 to 2,298 votes for President-Elect Donald Trump. The county also favored Democratic candidates for state and congressional seats, all of whom failed to attract a majority of votes from the rest of the state. Click through for local results.
Moab City Council Meeting at a glance – October 22, 2024
Council approved an $896,883.76 bill payment and a $626,300 task order for the 300 South Mill Creek Bridge replacement.
Grand County Commission Meeting at a glance – October 15, 2024
Commission approved multiple grants and tax abatements, while a lease for Lion’s Back Resort’s airport ads passed 4-3.
October 8, 2024 Moab City Council meeting at a glance
Key meeting approvals included a wetlands grant application, 100 East Roadway improvements, a lot line adjustment, and a joint resolution for Atlas Park planning, along with a motion to reconsider an asbestos abatement contract.