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Moab preliminary results: Langianese elected mayor, Taylor poised to take council seat, close race between Wojciechowski and Kovash

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

The first ranked choice election in Moab led to a tight race for the three Moab governance positions up this year. After a ballot audit on the afternoon of Nov. 3, preliminary results…

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Notes from Council Meeting: Five city positions up for hire, dispersed parking off Main Street moves forward

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

At its regular meeting on Oct. 12, the Moab City Council discussed a state-funded community plan to add more dispersed parking in downtown Moab, a letter outlining the city’s priorities in the Manti-La…

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Colorado town bans OHVs from streets: Through special ballot measure, Silverton streets close to OHVs

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Over the past couple of years, Moab has been struggling to balance a boom in off-highway vehicles (sometimes referred to as UTVs or ATVs) with other outdoor enthusiasts’ and residents’ desire for quiet…

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Shake-up in the City: City manager, attorney latest resignations

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Moab City Manager Joel Linares resigned his position at the City of Moab effective at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7. He had held the position since May 2019, and before that, served…

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A team of mentors

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

The Moab Charter School invited community leaders to give pep talks to students beginning their school year on Aug. 20. Pictured from left to right: Moab City Recreation Sports Director Patrick Trim, WabiSabi…

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Moab passes on property tax: City Council declines new tax after opposition

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

The Moab City Council has been seriously discussing introducing a property tax since May of this year. Ultimately, councilmembers agreed that while a property tax will likely be necessary sometime in Moab’s future,…

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Unknown champions

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Moab City Recreation Co-Ed Softball League. On Aug. 11, Team UNKNOWN, captained by Tyrell Lee and Conrad Yanito, beat second-place Team CHAOS, captained by Eric Haycock,…

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Council talks employee housing and a new roundabout: Notes from the Aug 10 Moab City Council Meeting

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

At their regular meeting on Aug. 10, the Moab City Council heard updates on employee housing projects and the Canyonlands Regional Airport; and discussed and voted on the approval of a project with…

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Mask-wearing required at city facilities: Moab follows county in re-instating COVID precautions

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

The City of Moab announced that mask-wearing would be required in all city facilities for both staff and members of the public, effective Aug. 9, to address the continued spread of COVID-19. Grand…

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Council members divided on Moab property tax: Proposed tax tabled ahead of Aug. 31 deadline

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

At their regular meeting on August 10, the Moab City Council further discussed a property tax. The motion to implement a tax was tabled, but not before council members expressed their opinions and…

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