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Commission approves funding for service districts

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

On Sept. 21, the Grand County Commission approved the allocation of tax revenues to several special service districts within the county, which include crucial services like healthcare and waste collection. Funds are drawn…

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Defining Moab’s image: Notes from the Grand County Commission meeting

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At their Aug. 3 meeting, the Grand County Commission discussed several items related to tourism promotion and events and Moab’s brand. In April, the commission approved a special events permit for the Parriott’s…

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What do you love about Grand County?: Commissioners workshop strategic plan and vision for county

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

“Without vision, the people perish” said new Grand County Planning and Zoning Director John Guenther at a July 20 Grand County Commission Workshop. Guenther led the commission in an exercise to brainstorm ideas…

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Ordinance bars slacklining from structures, ‘encouragement’ of code violations: County Commission makes two changes to public lands code

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At their July 6 meeting, Grand County Commission voted to make two changes to code regarding the use of public lands. One makes it easier for the Grand County Sheriff’s Department to cite…

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Plans for shuttle service take shape: Commission considers regional transportation plan

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

The Grand County Commision spent much of its regular May 18 meeting discussing transportation: considering concepts for a pilot public shuttle service that could be funded by the Utah Transportation Commission through its…

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Bypass blues: Commission boots bypass plans

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

The Grand County Commission voted to remove consideration of a bypass on the west side of town from the regional transportation plan at its regular meeting on April 6. A variety of stakeholders…

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County Commissioner Evan Clapper arrested in Silverton, Colorado

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Grand County Commissioner Evan Clapper was arrested in Silverton, Colorado on March 17 for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to an arrest report obtained by the Moab Sun News from the…

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Planning recreation, energy and transportation: Notes from the March 16 Grand County Commission meeting

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At its regular meeting on March 16, the Grand County Commission discussed recreation planning and funding for a variety of contexts, heard a presentation on renewable energy, and once again discussed whether the…

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Grand County Commission talks about noise pollution, approves new planning commission bylaws

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Commission discusses HDHO, noise pollution The March 2 Grand County Commission meeting included deep discussions of two issues paramount to many residents: the high density housing overlay and excessive vehicle noise in residential…

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Council debates how and where to cut

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

As the Grand County Council moves towards creating a budget in the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis, the prospect of deep cuts and a lean future led to a brief conversation…

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