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Resident urges commissioners to oppose new special service district, cites constitutional concerns
Summary
During public comment Deanna Hardy Brigham urged the commission to oppose forming another special service district, arguing it conflicts with several provisions of the Utah Constitution and that prior districts have not delivered promised projects.
Deanna Hardy Brigham addressed the commission during public comment and asked commissioners to oppose adding another special service district in the county.
Brigham cited constitutional provisions, saying Article 11, Section 7 and Article 6, Section 29 of the Utah Constitution raise questions about public bonding and creation of districts. She said she spoke with the county attorneys office about a previously presented special service district and said federal interests were cited but resources were not named.
Brigham criticized the Bear River Water Conservancy District as an example, saying it was created in 1988 with a promise of a reservoir that has not been built and that tax collections were used for other projects. She urged the commission to consider whether boards of special service districts have appropriate democratic accountability.
The commission did not take action on the point during the meeting; Brighams remarks were recorded during the public-comment period.
