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Bountiful council backs public process to name snowplows; staff and drivers to vet suggestions
Summary
Council members discussed a proposal to allow community-suggested names for city snowplows, heard drivers’ concerns about being singled out, and directed staff to develop a process that includes crew input and a pilot program.
Bountiful City Council on Feb. 11 discussed a proposal to solicit resident suggestions for naming the city’s snowplow trucks and directed staff to design a public process that includes input and veto power from the city’s snowplow drivers.
Charles, a Public Works employee who spoke to the council about the drivers’ views, said crews “like to be behind the scenes. They don't wanna be in the spotlight. They don't want any attention.” Charles told the council drivers were split on the idea about half for and half against, and that allowing drivers to vet or veto…
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