Weber County Commissioners update on water conditions and host Olympic curling championships

The Weber County Commission meeting held on March 18, 2025, commenced with Commissioner Sharon Bullows presiding, alongside Commissioner Jim Harvey and Commissioner Frower, who joined remotely from a water conference. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Philip Rees of the Weber County Sheriff's Office, followed by an invocation offered by Duncan Olson, who expressed gratitude for recent moisture and blessings for the community.

During the commissioner comments segment, Commissioner Ford provided an update on water conditions in Northern Utah, noting that the state is currently at 100% of normal snowpack and precipitation levels. He highlighted the disparity with Southern Utah, which remains below normal, attributing the state's favorable conditions to heavy precipitation in February and March. Ford cautioned that forecasts predict a shift to warmer and drier weather in April and May, urging the community to conserve water.

Commissioner Bullows congratulated the Culture, Parks, and Recreation group, particularly Marty and Todd, for securing the first Olympic test event for the 2034 games, which will be the men's curling championships at the local ice sheet next year.

Additionally, Bullows acknowledged Chief Rees, who announced his retirement during the meeting. She expressed her gratitude for his service and the lessons learned from him, wishing him well in his future endeavors with United Way.

The meeting proceeded to the public comments section, inviting attendees to share their thoughts on agenda items, before moving on to the consent items. Overall, the meeting underscored key community updates, particularly regarding water management and upcoming events, while also marking a significant transition with Chief Rees's retirement.