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City seeks private partner to develop Walnut Lane affordable housing project

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

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…

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Council discusses new housing development, Walnut Lane, pickleball courts

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

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;…

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City Council discusses board appointments, police department technology: Notes from the Jan. 11 Moab City Council meeting

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

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…

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City council passes revised ADU code; latest attempt to increase housing follows state law change

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

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…

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Dec. 7 recount planned for Moab City Council seats: Grand County voter turnout at 57.13%; candidates weigh in on ranked choice voting

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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,…

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Langianese, Taylor, Wojciechowski elected: Updated preliminary results released

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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Council talks ADUs, infrastructure updates: Notes from the Nov. 9 Moab City Council meeting

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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….

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City talks workforce housing, sewer rates: Notes from the Oct. 26 Moab City Council meeting

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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Ensuring housing for Moab’s workforce: City Council

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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City Council talks sustainability at Sept. 28 special meeting: The council heard a presentation from the Drawdown Fund and discussed electric-ready building and Dark Sky compliance

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

At a special city council meeting on Sept. 28, the council focused on sustainability: they heard a presentation from Erik Snyder, CEO of the Drawdown Fund; discussed sending a letter of support for…

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