Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Federal Relations topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
House urges federal officials to keep English Village at Dugway open
Summary
By unanimous or near-unanimous vote, the House passed HCR6 urging the federal government to keep English Village at Dugway Proving Grounds open, citing local economic and social impacts including schools, housing and community services.
The Utah House passed a resolution calling on federal authorities to preserve English Village at Dugway Proving Grounds.
Representative Anderson, sponsor of HCR6, described the village as a self-contained community with about 600 homes, two schools and a hospital that supports families and employment on the base. He said a closure would produce a considerable loss in revenues and would force relocation, exacerbating housing shortages in nearby towns.
Speakers from both Tooele and surrounding districts supported the measure, noting recent school renovations and the potential fiscal and environmental consequences of displacing residents. Representative Gallo and others said maintaining the village preserves economic stability and limits additional transportation burdens if families must relocate.
The House adopted HCR6 by a recorded vote of 70 yes, 0 no and forwarded the resolution to the Senate for consideration.
Quote and attribution in this article are taken from the House transcript.
