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Commission Narrowly Approves County Participation in Regional Planning Effort After Heated Debate

Utah County Commission · September 6, 2016
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Summary

The commission approved a $2,500 Utah Foundation membership and a separate contribution to the Envision planning effort after commissioners split on the scope and value of the initiative; vote on Envision passed 2-1 amid concerns about scope, lack of contract and county role.

The Utah County Commission voted to participate in regional planning efforts and approved a $2,500 Utah Foundation membership that gives the county a seat on that group's board. Commissioners then engaged in an extended debate over whether to contribute county funds to an initiative referred to as 'Envision' and whether the county's role and potential deliverables were sufficiently transparent before committing funds.

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