Uintah County Commissioners Offer State of the County Addresses

by | Feb 20, 2018 | News | 0 comments

The Uintah County Commissioners provided State of the County addresses during Commission meeting earlier this month. Commissioner Brad Horrocks began by highlighting a long list of departments and county employees that he feels are doing a great job and making the most of budget cuts. He noted that revenue for the Uintah Conference Center is up 40 percent and that the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition is working on great projects, including the railroad which shows great promise. Commissioner Duane Shepherd spoke next emphasizing great county events from the Energy Summit to the Utah Symphony performance that surprise visitors who experience the many resources, tourism options, and unique demographics in Uintah County. In addition to encouraging the continuance of infrastructure and education, Commissioner Shepherd proposed a county-wide day of prayer for peace and unification within the county. The date is yet to be determined. Commissioner Bill Stringer stated that the county has weathered a substantial storm and he commended the perseverance shown by county employees and elected officials. He noted the progress in the budget and that the economy is slowly improving with Travel and Tourism increasing, though not replacing oil and gas. In closing, he spoke on air quality issues, that oil and gas is not the cause for all bad air here, and that there is a need to educate those outside of the Basin.

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