After an RFP process, commissioners awarded both the Washington County Fair and 2027 rodeo contracts to Rope Race Ride Productions, citing local experience and proposals that prioritize local vendors and community programming.

Washington County — Oct 21, 2026

Commission approves rezoning for 2180 South Colpitts Road to allow replacement dwelling

Oct 21, 2026

County awards Legacy Park flood‑mitigation contract to Suncor, work to start in November

Oct 21, 2026

Sheriff's search‑and‑rescue team reports extended operation at Sand Hollow; 1,228.5 man‑hours recorded

Oct 21, 2026

Commission approves multiple TRT marketing agreements including Red Slope Soccer and Intermountain Cup

Oct 21, 2026

Mining Regulation

Commission updates mining and gravel zone to add subsurface mining rules and alter bonding

Oct 21, 2026

Zoning Rewrite

Washington County adopts first tranche of Title 10 rewrite, removes fixed 100‑person agritourism cap

Oct 21, 2026

Tax Rate

Commission adopts 2026 final tax rates and budgets; revenue growth tied to new development

Oct 6, 2026

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What stands out in Washington County

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Standouts compare Washington County with communities in Utah or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Washington County was less favorable than communities in Utah on housing cost burden for renters.

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Oct 21Washington County Commissioner Meeting 10/20/2026Contract awarded; mobilization to begin in early November Oct 6Washington County Commissioner Meeting 10/06/2026Consent agenda approved; purchase requests ratified.Sep 16Washington County Commissioner Meeting September 15th, 2026All three rezoning ordinances passed by voice vote.Sep 2Washington County Commissioner Meeting September 1st, 2026No formal rescission or policy action was taken during this meeting.

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