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Commissioners tentatively approve $42,000 match for Dutch John airport improvements
Summary
Daggett County Commissioners voted to tentatively match $42,000 in town funds for Dutch John Airport improvements and requested the county engineer remain engaged; the motion passed unanimously on March 3, 2026.
Daggett County Commissioners voted to tentatively approve matching Dutch John funds of $42,000 to support airport improvements. Commissioner Matt Tippets moved to tentatively approve the match and Commissioner Jack Lytle seconded; Commissioners Tippets, Lytle and Randy Asay voted yes.
Mayor Butch Johns spoke in favor of the match during a discussion of Dutch John's ongoing airport negotiations; the commission agreed that the county's on‑file engineer should remain involved in the project, per Commissioner Asay's comment. The approval is tentative pending further engagement and engineering oversight.
The commission did not specify a funding source during the motion; Commissioners scheduled follow‑up meetings with Dutch John and the RDA to finalize partnership terms.
