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State halves funding for Local Administrative Advisor program; WFRC explores short-term measures to keep position
Summary
Committee members discussed a March 17 notice that the state cut Local Administrative Advisor (LAA) funding in half. WFRC staff said they expect to keep the LAA position in the short term using carryforward funds while seeking partner contributions and other sources.
Members of the Wasatch Front Regional Council Budget Committee discussed a late-session state budget decision that cut by half the funding routed to the Local Administrative Advisor (LAA) program, which provides a dedicated advisor for smaller and rural communities.
Marion (staff) explained the program was funded at $150,000 per year to support an LAA position housed at WFRC (Madison Avila was named in the meeting as the current…
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