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Resident alleges ineligible members on Hanna Water & Sewer board; County to advertise vacancies with July appointment date
Summary
A Duchesne County resident told the Commission two Hanna Water & Sewer Special Service District board members may be ineligible and that elections haven’t been held for several terms; the Commission will advertise vacancies with letters of interest due July 10 and appointments on July 13, 2026.
During public comment on June 22, resident Daniel Bowman raised concerns about governance at the Hanna Water & Sewer Special Service District, saying two board members appear ineligible — one because the person is not a permanent resident and a second because the person is not registered to vote in Duchesne County. Bowman said the district has not held elections for several terms.
Commissioners responded that the County does not directly govern the special service district but that the Commission will accept applications for any vacancies between election cycles. The minutes state the county will advertise the open seats for two weeks; interested parties must submit a letter of interest or resume to Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026. Appointments will be made at the Commission meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Clerk‑Auditor Chelise Curtis noted the district’s tax rate needs certification and that state reporting for the district was about four months behind; Treasurer Stephen Potter said the district’s taxes are being held pending that reporting. The minutes do not record documentary proof of the eligibility claims; the Commission’s immediate response was to open the application and appointment process.
