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Commissioners debate in‑house director to replace contracted PIO, but take no final action
Summary
A work session explored creating a director of administration and public affairs to consolidate tourism promotion, contracted PIO services and economic development consultant work. Commissioners split on cost, scope and administrative authority; no hiring vote was taken.
Utah County commissioners spent an extended work session debating a proposal to create a director‑level, in‑house position to perform public information, tourism promotion coordination and administrative outreach — functions now handled by outside contractors and partner boards.
The initiating commissioner said the position would consolidate several roles previously performed outside county government and estimated the compensation plan would start in the $90,000–$95,000 range. He argued the role would improve response time and provide a single point of contact to coordinate messaging across…
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