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Utah County Adopts 2023 Budget After Hours‑Long Line‑by‑Line Review; Health Transfer and New Positions Adjusted
Summary
After an exhaustive line‑by‑line review and several staffing and capital changes, Utah County commissioners adopted the 2023 budgets across general, health, roads and several enterprise and internal service funds, approving an inflation reserve and funding several public‑safety positions.
The Utah County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2023 budget after a multi‑hour work session in which commissioners debated staffing, capital equipment and transfers across multiple funds.
Commissioners opened and then quickly closed the required public hearing on the 2023 general fund and other budgets before proceeding to a detailed review of more than a hundred line items. Budget manager Rudy Livingston led staff through request‑numbered items and the commissioners debated priorities for staffing, equipment and restricted reserves.
Key decisions and changes
- Search and Rescue deputy: The commission agreed to include a dedicated search‑and‑rescue deputy focused on air support operations. Sheriff’s staff estimated ongoing cost at roughly $130,000 to $140,000 for salary and benefits and an initial capital need (specialized truck/equipment) of about $50,000. Commissioners…
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