City discusses how to regulate “bunkhouses”
“I reserve the word ‘sucks’ for special meetings, but I want to say it sucks to have to be still talking about this years later,” said Councilmember Rani Derasary at the March 22…
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City seeks private partner to develop Walnut Lane affordable housing project
At their regular meeting on March 8, the Moab City Council decided to move forward with the Walnut Lane affordable housing project by pursuing a public-private partnership, in which the city will long-term…
Council discusses new housing development, Walnut Lane, pickleball courts
At their regular Jan. 25 meeting, the Moab City Council passed a number of motions concerning a proposed development along Kane Creek Boulevard; returning funds dedicated to the Walnut Lane affordable housing project;…
City Council discusses board appointments, police department technology: Notes from the Jan. 11 Moab City Council meeting
The first Moab City Council meeting of 2022 welcomed newly elected officials Joette Langianese, Jason Taylor and Luke Wojciechowski. The meeting took place online on Jan. 11, due to concerns about the spread…
City council passes revised ADU code; latest attempt to increase housing follows state law change
The Moab City Council has made it easier for property owners to create additional living spaces on existing single-family home lots, following revised state law and attempting to address the continued housing shortage…
Dec. 7 recount planned for Moab City Council seats: Grand County voter turnout at 57.13%; candidates weigh in on ranked choice voting
The official vote canvass for Moab’s general election occurred on Nov. 16. According to City Recorder Sommar Johnson, 1,856 ballots were counted out of the 3,249 eligible voters in the City of Moab,…
Langianese, Taylor, Wojciechowski elected: Updated preliminary results released
The Moab City election has been an exciting race, with six candidates running for mayor and five candidates running for the two open seats on the city council. Last week, results for the…
Council talks ADUs, infrastructure updates: Notes from the Nov. 9 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular city council meeting on Nov. 9, the Moab City Council discussed and voted on a myriad of infrastructure updates, including on the sewers, Mill Creek Canyon, and Pack Creek Bridge….
City talks workforce housing, sewer rates: Notes from the Oct. 26 Moab City Council meeting
At the regular city council meeting on Oct. 26, the city council continued discussions on creating more workforce housing with accessory dwelling units and on changing sewer rates. Council members also heard comments…
Ensuring housing for Moab’s workforce: City Council
Moab’s lack of affordable housing is becoming a defining feature of the city: local Facebook pages are packed with people searching for rooms or houses to rent, the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah’s…