Public commenters challenge commissioner pay increase and urge election process changes
During public comment, speakers criticized an apparent $3,000 increase to commissioner pay and opposed a rural grant program as unconstitutional; another commenter urged a return to precinct‑based, paper ballot voting and public meetings on election procedures.
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Two members of the public used the comment period to raise concerns about county policy and election administration. Deanna Hardy of Brigham read a statement objecting to what she called a $3,000 salary increase for each county commissioner and said the Box Elder Committee of Liberty opposes a rural grant program on constitutional grounds, citing Utah Constitution Article 12, Section 20. “Your constituents are struggling and need your help in reducing their property taxes,” Hardy said, adding that the salary structure should align with average local incomes.
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