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Taylor Fox, candidate for Utah County commission seat A, pledges fiscal restraint and water planning
Summary
On the Utah County Republican Party podcast, Taylor Fox said he would review commissioner pay and staffing, pledged not to vote to raise property taxes, and prioritized water conservation, parks and 0-based budgeting if elected to seat A on the county commission.
Taylor Fox, a candidate for Utah County Commission seat A, told the Utah County Republican Party podcast that he would prioritize fiscal restraint, more rigorous budget review and long-term water planning if elected.
"I do think [commissioner pay is] a bit high," Fox said when asked whether commissioners' salaries have risen too far. He said he would investigate the rationale for recent increases and compare Utah County with similar jurisdictions before recommending changes. Host Charles Max Wood provided context during the interview, saying commissioner pay rose from about $119,000 five years ago to roughly $170,000-plus after two increases and that commission administrative staff had expanded markedly.
Fox told delegates he would scrutinize staffing and expect measurable results from county employees. "You have to," he said when asked whether he would cut unnecessary positions after reviewing job performance and KPIs, adding he would work to help affected employees transition to…
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