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Interim committee opens bill file to study county forms of government after wide-ranging testimony
Summary
The Political Subdivisions Interim Committee voted unanimously to open a committee bill file to study county forms of government after hearing senators, county officials and association representatives describe representation, staffing and service challenges — especially in large counties such as Utah County.
The Political Subdivisions Interim Committee voted unanimously to open a committee bill file to study county forms of government after senators and county officials described representation and capacity challenges in rapidly growing counties.
Senator Winterton, who led the presentation, told the committee the discussion grew from recent legislation that required some counties to adopt district-based council seats. "Some in the county feel like they're not represented because all of the representatives at large are within 1 geographic area around Park City," he said, describing the mix of district and at-large seats in Wasatch and Summit counties.
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