Officials report new ADA website rule and housing contacts from Utah League conference
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Members who attended the Utah League of Cities and Towns conference said municipalities and special service districts must comply with a new ADA website rule by April 2027; attendees also discussed housing-authority outreach and networking opportunities for rural towns.
Three councilmembers reported takeaways from the Utah League of Cities and Towns annual conference in Salt Lake City, including a new web-accessibility requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act that will affect municipalities and some special service districts.
“There’s a new ADA rule for websites that we have to be in compliance by for by April 2027,” Speaker 1 said, adding that the compliance deadline would have been earlier (April 2026) for state entities. Speaker 1 offered to coordinate with town staff (noting “Erin” in the discussion) to begin assessing the town’s website.
Attendees also described housing-related sessions and potential outreach to the Southeast Utah Housing Authority. Speaker 1 said the housing authority’s website lists resources for Moab, Monticello and Blanding but not Bluff and suggested contacting the authority to expand listings that might help visitors and new residents find housing resources.
Speakers encouraged other councilmembers and county officials to attend the Utah League events, noting the value of networking, legislative connections and short trainings the league provides. Logan Munson (identified in the discussion as mayor of Blanding and a league representative) was cited as a local resource for league engagement and representation.