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Local Government

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Meeting at a Glance

Ali Harford1 year ago1 year ago

At the August 20th Grand County Commission meeting, key decisions included approving rezoning ordinances, supporting community grants, and establishing the Grand County Fair Board, with unanimous votes on all action items.

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Moab property tax passed

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

A long-debated Moab City property tax was approved at a special City Council session on August 6.

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City of Moab 

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Special City Council Meeting, Truth in Taxation Public Hearing August 6, 2024

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Grand County Commission

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

The Grand County meeting covered budget priorities, department reports, action items like the approval of Moab Uranium Mill Tailings compliance and a stoplight installation, various rezoning public hearings, and ended with a closed session on personnel and litigation issues.

Moab City Council Meeting still from video
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Meeting at a Glance: Moab City Council, July 23, 2024

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Moab council members adopted a 2024-2025 Strategic Plan that weighs in at over 225 pages – guiding the future of housing, planning and zoning, infrastructure and other crucial areas. Read it in this week’s meeting at a glance.

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Meeting at a Glance Board of Canvassers & Grand County Commission special meeting

Ali Harford1 year ago1 year ago

The post-election audit for the Republican primary election was finalized. 1295 ballots were counted, a 61.8% turnout for registered Republican voters.

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Meeting at a Glance Moab City Council, June 25, 2024

Ali Harford1 year ago1 year ago

An open house to discuss the proposed Moab property tax was held immediately prior to the City Council meeting. During public comment, some residents spoke in opposition to the proposed new tax. Residents impacted by recent flooding spoke about the need for greater preparedness and clearing creek corridors.

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Meeting at a Glance: Grand County Commission, June 18, 2024

Ali Harford1 year ago1 year ago

Follow along with the Grand County Commission hearing video & agenda.

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Meeting at a Glance: Moab City Council, June 11, 2024

Ali Harford1 year ago1 year ago

Presentations Recognition of the Moab Volunteers for the Foster Grandparent Program and Senior Companion Program Discussion begins at 00:04:53 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes for May 28, 2024, Regular Meeting Approval of Bills…

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Grand County Commission, June 4, 2024 Meeting at a Glance

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Joint Planning and County Commission Workshop  In this workshop commissioners reviewed a backlog of land-use code updates and identified essential updates that should be prioritized.  Begins at 0:00  Regular Meeting Begins at 2:04:10 …

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