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Gordon also told the audience the county saw a “66% increase in fires in 2024,” and said most fires were contained at the initial attack phase through coordination with neighboring departments. He credited training and mutual aid with limiting spread and emphasized the role of county fire crews in both local responses and assistance to agencies nationwide.

Commissioner Beltran highlighted law‑enforcement achievements reported by the county attorney’s office, noting a prosecution that “successfully put Provo Police Officer Joseph Shinner's killer behind bars for life,” and thanked county prosecutors for work on behalf of victims.

Officials said the sheriff’s office submitted budget priorities and worked within departmental constraints to prioritize safety equipment and staffing requests; the county did not announce specific new appropriations during the event.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 Utah County State of the County Address","oneSentenceSummary","County leaders reported an average daily jail population of 529 in 2024, described large meal-production numbers for inmates and Meals on Wheels, and said the county saw a 66% increase in fires last year, with coordinated initial attack responses.","taxTitle","Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah","taxId",67008,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6283621,"County announces $2 million TANF grant, opioid settlement spending and expanded warming center operations",985,508000,1493000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2586606-ba72beb0a0b2f214c4fed6155ecac49a&start=508&end=1493","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2586606-ba72beb0a0b2f214c4fed6155ecac49a/thumbnail_508000.jpg","/articles/6283621/Utah/County-announces-2-million-TANF-grant-opioid-settlement-spending-and-expanded-warming-center-operations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283621-8f0ae02e13b46500661bac5a315a245d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139730&Signature=DLINa78LdlAllJuKadAKmPpk6cygCtDpntmzS90Rrdfmh6~w3tX87Ou7nXiT2jpt~RuqbHJoaf5x3xPMvRa4gH5~ET~nGg9nu5JVCvhMJ~wzknWSd6oKccD5Vp84i-oARQBt6J9BIbpNlVnGXwRUCMj~x6qJsnjIteyVtekmn7IyfzBdXXcpcj5eytDayxpTX2tXnsii9800LtQtRBlN68kL5y78uGp06cNLfx-2BuZXw3GzxP7gQUWtmdwfXvg11qlkZe-pwNz3akzMdgX8XQmD8m9LgqZMPxzSi10yraup76ctNJo6mHPzJfGfEPT~h4yQD0IGgccHPhuSJ4ee2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Powers Gardner said the county received a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant and that “our human services manager, a completely grant funded position, will administer this $2,000,000 grant for the citizens of Utah County.” The grant, officials said, funds staff to help families access services to move toward self‑sufficiency.

County leaders also said several legal settlements related to opioid litigation were dedicated to programs aimed at preventing and treating opioid addiction. The health department reported conducting a community health needs assessment that produced “over a thousand responses” after using Qualtrics tools to increase participation, and officials said the WIC program served more than 32,000 children in 2024.

Commissioner Powers Gardner reported that the health department’s social outreach reached large audiences: “the health department reached over 240,000 people with Naloxone messaging on Facebook and Instagram,” she said.

Commissioner Gordon described an expanded warming center program the county opened each night from Oct. 15 through April, crediting local nonprofits and cities for wraparound services. Gordon said the program ran with “1,600 volunteer shifts” over the winter and that county public works helped locate and outfit facilities to receive people seeking warmth and shelter.

Officials also recognized contributions from senior volunteers — more than 28,000 hours in Utah County schools and over 23,000 hours through the senior companions program — and said the county decided to continue funding the Children’s Justice Center from the general fund after serving 4,270 people in 2024.

These announcements were framed as part of the commission’s effort to prioritize services for vulnerable residents while managing limited county resources.","Utah County officials described a $2 million TANF grant to aid families, directed opioid settlement funds to addiction services, reported health‑department reach on WIC and Naloxone messaging, and described an expanded nightly warming center running Oct. 15–April.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6283625,"Utah County leaders cite rapid growth, outline Provo Airport expansion and Bridal Veil land swap",898,388000,1286000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2586606-ba72beb0a0b2f214c4fed6155ecac49a&start=388&end=1286","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2586606-ba72beb0a0b2f214c4fed6155ecac49a/thumbnail_388000.jpg","/articles/6283625/Utah/Utah-County-leaders-cite-rapid-growth-outline-Provo-Airport-expansion-and-Bridal-Veil-land-swap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283625-a0ca6709b188d76a6a43f8649c31873e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139730&Signature=aEbAoVX0ipXAaoylhtO9wNR6MjU4MxQadBoqOIzDj9PnCq5VbVmOFrLWhxO2MgPVXl00dt5TEqEBGIuTOoNQ7~R~DIuYS2kL4TUqhKzGnK9Y-9jV3-d95oIa9Bw6B0d8rEZ6mVlNMP3zoxaY9KAPRcnKYmUr92lNQiwG4e8Ac08JS4SX2Y2DGxY6uJEmHglloq6-IE0iUQzb4PHt9lupkanRLsBQOTdoTVn32u~bZOSGYOLMUPy3va0BXFYGSdsmCjIZoCIrP5OODBfMN3ruzoH6Aaiogahzs1QtSkTjjtpcW~S~0JBJOOEu~0oB4P9RwvJDjirkDwaSMW~-tzxSyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Powers Gardner, speaking at the Utah County Commission’s State of the County event, said, “In 2024, we accounted for 43.6% of all of Utah's growth,” and stressed the need to invest in transportation and other infrastructure to accommodate that expansion.

The county highlighted several large projects under way or planned. Commissioner Beltran described the Provo Airport project as “once in a generation,” saying the county and Provo City have invested in a plan to transform Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) into a 10‑gate facility with “the potential for international routes in the foreseeable future.” Officials said the expansion is intended to create jobs and increase travel options close to residents’ homes.

Commissioner Gordon outlined ongoing negotiations on a proposed land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service around Bridal Veil Falls, saying the Forest Service recently “has come to the table” and county leaders engaged the congressional delegation to place Bridal Veil in a conservation easement and improve access and safety. County staff told the commission federal approvals will be required and that the swap will involve coordination with multiple agencies.

The county also flagged an upcoming Utah Lake study intended to produce a roadmap for cleanup and improvement, and noted work connected to the Alpine School District split, where north and west county voters approved dividing the district into three entities; the county said surveyors, civil attorneys and the clerk’s office were assisting the transition.

Officials framed these projects against a goal of maintaining a lean budget while prioritizing transportation, public safety and quality‑of‑life investments as the county absorbs rapid population growth.

The remarks were given as part of the commission’s annual State of the County program, which combined formal remarks with recognitions for local nonprofits and businesses.","Commissioners said Utah County accounted for 43.6% of Utah's growth in 2024 and outlined major infrastructure initiatives including a planned Provo Airport expansion to 10 gates and a proposed land swap for Bridal Veil Falls with the U.S. Forest Service.","actionData","errors"]

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