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Commission backs Utah amicus brief and approves $2,000 contribution for Supreme Court filing fees
Summary
The board adopted a resolution supporting Utah's legal action on federal public-land policy (via the American Lands Council) and approved a $2,000 donation to cover copy/filing fees for an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Commissioners discussed Resolution 2024-19, which would have Elko County cosign or express support for an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court organized by the American Lands Council in support of Utah's legal action. A county official summarized the brief's arguments about state management and referenced prior county studies and the potential economic and ecological impacts of changing federal land management policy.
Commissioners debated the appropriate level of financial support. One commissioner proposed the county cover the Supreme Court copy and filing costs (approximately $2,000); others suggested increasing sustaining-member dues but several commissioners preferred limiting county exposure to filing fees. The board voted to adopt the resolution and include a $2,000 donation to support the filing and service costs associated with the amicus brief.
Staff noted the county had previously approved a $1,000 contribution to related organizations and that further involvement could be considered if the Supreme Court agrees to hear the case.
