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Commission delays decision on press-notification ordinance to clarify timing and tracking
Summary
After debate over how to implement an ordinance requiring commissioners to notify peers when speaking with media, the board voted to continue the item for one week so staff and commissioners can develop language on acceptable notification methods and timeframes (including a proposed 48-hour electronic window).
The Utah County Commission voted to continue consideration of an ordinance that would require commissioners to notify one another when they speak with the news media, citing a need for clearer language on notification methods and timing.
Commissioners expressed support for the ordinance’s intent—keeping colleagues informed about media contacts—while noting enforcement…
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