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Issue: Transient Room Tax

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They walk the line: Grand County Commission struggles with budget amid uncertainty (Meeting notes June 3, 2025)

Moab Sun News6 months ago6 months ago

At a June 3 budget workshop, Grand County commissioners confronted mounting exhaustion and persistent uncertainty as they worked to amend the 2025 budget and address ongoing scrutiny from the State Auditor.

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  • Local Government

Grand County Commission Meeting-at-a-Glance, April 1, 2025

Moab Sun News8 months ago8 months ago

Voted on arena improvements, McKnight rezone, search for new airport director, resignation of planning commissioner. Discussion of High Density Housing Overlay.

The Grand County Building in the summer
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County backs small business development center, county fair

Moab Sun News3 years ago2 years ago

After state intervention, diversification funds must be spent by July 1

  • Local Government
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Tourism tax reform bill drafted

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

HB416 targets economic diversification spending, worrying local government

The Grand County Building in the summer
  • Local Government
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Possible tourism tax reform casts shadow over local budgets

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Lyman says concerns center on grant program

The Grand County Building in the summer
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Lyman says he will move to reverse TRT reform

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Property tax raises a likelihood if repeals pass

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‘It looks like a trainwreck’: Utah tourism tax reform stalls, affecting Grand County budget

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

A promising piece of legislation that would impact Grand County and Moab’s finances has been derailed, at least temporarily, by the tourism industry. “In my head, it looks like a trainwreck,” said Grand…

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