Moab City Council Meeting at a Glance, March 25, 2024
Moab City Council approved $83K for 18 local programs, including Youth Garden Project, Moab Music Festival, and Stoop Fest.
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Moab City Council tonight: $2M in flood control work, a strategic plan update, and potentially higher sewer fees for new developments
The Moab City Council will meet tonight, Tuesday, March 25, with an early start at 5:30 p.m. to review the city’s updated strategic plan and vote on several major infrastructure projects.
Grand County Criminal Justice Council discusses early success of pre-trial services program
Grand County’s new pre-trial services program is already making an impact—keeping people out of jail, speeding up court cases, and connecting participants with treatment and support. Learn how officials plan to keep it going.
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.
Meeting-at-a-Glance – Grand County Commission, February 4, 2025
Grand County Commission approved key projects, including LiDAR mapping and special events, while discussing state bill impacts and local purchasing policy updates.
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.