Utah County approves resolution to opt in to 250th anniversary programming; Freedom Festival to be a partner
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Commissioners approved placing the county in the state’s program for the United States’ 250th anniversary, citing existing local events such as the Freedom Festival and planned partnerships with UVU’s Center for Constitutional Studies.
Utah County commissioners approved a resolution on June 11 to participate in statewide programming marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Commissioner Beltran, who introduced the item, said the state had allocated funds and programming to honor the milestone and that the county seeks to enroll and coordinate local events across cities and partner organizations.
“Next year's the 250th year of the country,” Beltran told the commission, and the county will “look into adding additional things” while partnering with existing events such as the Freedom Festival and lectures from the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University.
Commissioner Gardner reiterated that the county already hosts many celebrations and said the Freedom Festival provides weeklong events including flag-day activities and devotionals. Several commissioners discussed aligning the county fair and other local programming with the 250th theme.
A motion to approve the resolution to opt in was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote. No citizen comment was offered on the item.