Public hearing on General Plan

A public hearing will be held regarding Phase I of the proposed Snyderville Basin General Plan on Wednesday, July 10, at the Summit County Courthouse, 60 N. Main Street in Coalville, at 6 p.m. The public session will include input on chapters one through nine of the plan, which include: Vision and Background, Land Use, Open Space, Recreation, Cultural and Natural Resources, Housing, Services and Facilities, Transportation and Neighborhood Plans.

Jennifer Strader and Pat Putt will be facilitating discussion on behalf of Summit County.

Share ideas about Utah’s water

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has announced Town Hall meetings meant to address Utah’s water future. According to a flyer released from the governor’s office, the meetings will ask for Utahns’ thoughts about:

Using our water more efficiently

Addressing competition for water resources

Meeting the water needs of our growing population while protecting the environment, and the beauty and outdoor lifestyle we enjoy

Funding the construction of new and maintenance of existing water infrastructure

The availability and use of water for agriculture

Addressing the complicated issues around water law and its application

The town hall meeting locations will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and their dates and locations include:

  • July 9: Richfield, Sevier County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall
  • July 11: Layton, Layton City Council Chambers
  • July 16: Price, Price City Hall, Room 207
  • July 18: Provo, Provo High School Auditorium
  • July 25: St. George, Dixie State University, Dunford Auditorium
  • Aug. 6: Vernal: Vernal City Council Chambers
  • Aug. 13: Salt Lake City, Dept. of Natural Resources Auditorium
  • Aug. 15: Logan, Mount Logan Middle School

    For more information or to submit ideas online, visit utahswater.org.