# OpenUtah

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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-08-05 — Carbon County Planning Commission to Review Upcoming Land Use and Zoning Proposals](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/c7f44b69-086d-43e8-85ff-462fdce5f8f2): Regular
- [2026-08-04 — Carbon County Planning Commission to Review Upcoming Land Use Proposals](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/ec567ccf-87a6-44c4-ada8-3602e545bc4f): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-15 — New Mental Health Unit Coming to Carbon County, Plus a New Security System for County Buildings](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/d1b0476f-c803-4a36-9670-f3b0fe9a19a7): Regular
- [2026-07-07 — Planning Commission to Review Upcoming Land Use and Zoning Proposals](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/23da0c19-afe1-4c59-aa66-70ba9e8eaaad): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-07 — County to review zoning variance request for Price property](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/360e546c-af10-4de5-90f7-da0e2f7f8191): Administrative Hearing Officer
- [2026-07-01 — Carbon County Planning Commission to Review Upcoming Land Use and Zoning Matters](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/06c6b859-81f1-4db6-90ed-6d73e4b6dbeb): County Commission
- [2026-06-17 — Carbon County Commission Sets Tax Rates and Names New Chair](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/c1934b7e-59c7-4544-b02a-b045e67bdc6c): County Commission
- [2026-06-08 — Carbon County Recreation and Transportation Board to Meet June 8](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/382577ac-f5ba-45c6-a414-b8c782f21fed): Recreation and Transportation SSD
- [2026-06-03 — Carbon County declares drought emergency to help local farmers](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/db4cab64-40c1-430e-a8fc-573e43cd949e): County Commission
- [2026-06-02 — County Planning Commission backs zoning change for 20-acre property](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/2b8a37ec-5792-40e0-b6f9-6bac53d9af7a): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-20 — Big changes coming to the Spring Glen intersection and a new life for the East Carbon Senior Center](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/3ff29e65-3271-43ee-b82d-b3b6205acd60): County Commission
- [2026-05-11 — Carbon County SSD reviews golf course power easement and property contracts](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/91ab0154-5672-44d7-9ad7-8a7ed8e0083e): Recreation and Transportation SSD
- [2026-05-06 — Carbon County is buying land to attract new businesses and boost the local economy.](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/fa13fe65-b9d0-40f2-8d33-aa2e2571ce7a): Commission Meeting
- [2026-05-05 — New subdivision and zoning change approved for Carbon County](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/a09a0acb-6f77-474e-b026-34517a28c7ef): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-15 — County Commission cuts funding for Miss Carbon County pageant and recognizes local heroes](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/0a462855-b319-4559-a075-c30147de9130): County Commission
- [2026-04-13 — Carbon County SSD approves golf course power easement and water share transfer](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/195ec875-2e46-41bf-a7dd-3a3070dab466): Recreation and Transportation SSD
- [2026-04-01 — County Commission approves landfill fee adjustment and appoints new board members](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/fce17766-0da6-44c3-a5b0-1bc7f63ba7bc): County Commission
- [2026-03-18 — Carbon County honors local heroes and approves new grants for small businesses](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/9a88bc06-8f35-471f-b072-a6e8eb268aee): County Commission
- [2026-03-09 — Carbon County Recreation and Transportation Board meeting held on March 9, 2026](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/07d3bf74-cf61-4e31-a8c5-a45686adf51c): Recreation and Transportation SSD
- [2026-03-04 — Carbon County honors local heroes and reviews airport bids](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/1d1b8fe2-7951-487e-be3e-dc9117a562f8): County Commission
- [2026-03-03 — New 'Flex-Ready' housing project proposed to bring affordable starter homes to Carbon County](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/860bd4ed-72ea-4000-922f-89ba9d0d6f83): Planning Commission
- [2026-02-18 — Carbon County honors local volunteers and discusses new energy projects](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/c2fe2448-4e0e-456a-809b-2fa30a527bc5): County Commission
- [2026-02-09 — Carbon County SSD reviews finances and property bids](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/ab0960b8-d9d0-49f3-ba29-dbbf254ef861): Recreation and Transportation SSD
- [2026-02-04 — Carbon County lands $600k grant for industrial park road, plus big news for the Black Diamond Rodeo](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/1f8ab47d-f711-4e77-bc4e-176edfe6ce80): County Commission
- [2026-02-03 — Historic Kenilworth Mercantile building gets green light for commercial rezoning](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/184cea53-59d3-4b6c-a8d4-8742fa71b62c): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-21 — Carbon County approves new data privacy rules and credit card for Children's Justice Center](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/c2136efa-4921-40b3-ad7f-dce1f4faf510): County Commission
- [2026-01-12 — Carbon County SSD reviews local building and recreation finances](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/73180696-ce82-4b4c-bbe0-83bb7346bb7c): Recreation and Transportation SSD
- [2026-01-07 — New Hotel Coming to Price, Plus Local Heroes Honored](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/b9c8cbc2-0381-4d88-9003-301e27cd1bb7): County Commission
- [2025-12-17 — County Commission wraps up 2025 with budget updates and new leadership](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/0797a586-356b-40e4-af5f-60a174373565): Regular
- [2025-12-08 — Carbon County SSD reviews 2026 budgets and local building projects](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/6b9f5bbb-e83f-4f3e-ad07-45ef948ad332): Recreation and Transportation SSD
- [2025-12-03 — Carbon County fills local board seats and adjusts property taxes](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/3e785888-df00-4267-9a36-aefb139f734d): Regular
- [2025-12-02 — Planning Commission approves new oil transloading facility near Helper](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/eeb2b8c7-8864-43ed-bb89-0e5ccb32587f): Planning Commission
- [2025-11-19 — County Commissioners Tackle Property Tax Appeals and Jail Medical Bids](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/7f694e24-0a52-441d-95ec-49a767657248): Regular
- [2025-11-06 — Planning Commission reviews solar permit and updates county development rules](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/5c197797-9552-4bf2-ba13-e70567e448f7): Planning Commission
- [2025-11-05 — Carbon County proposes a lower budget for 2026 and honors local volunteers](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/577905a5-eca1-45e4-b2b6-423891a667b3): Regular
- [2025-10-15 — County approves wildfire plan update and senior services funding](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/0803b057-4b96-4dac-a7c8-0dea6d30a0b7): Regular
- [2025-10-07 — Carbon County Planning Commission meeting for October 7 cancelled](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/99c119d8-626b-4a7f-bfe5-4433653e98eb): Planning Commission
- [2025-10-01 — Carbon County Commission Meeting Summary: October 1, 2025](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/d360d137-77b9-45bc-ba04-58cdf7db363a): Regular
- [2025-09-17 — County approves new zoning for local home, updates fire rules, and reviews ambulance services](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/00fff71f-37e7-426f-a247-0cde9b9e917c): Regular
- [2025-09-09 — Carbon County residents demand answers after devastating flash floods](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/208804da-5fa0-4e52-9671-43b361b60608): Planning Commission
- [2025-09-03 — County Commission Approves New Grants and Recognizes Local Heroes](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/2051d814-dbc6-4afa-9e71-ad03c9ce38c9): Regular
- [2025-08-20 — County Tax Assessments and New Suicide Prevention Proclamation](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/d2ff5895-33d4-4946-8260-2b4f4ce86bc1): Regular
- [2025-08-06 — Carbon County approves new transportation plan and funds for opioid recovery](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/10117c21-99bc-4107-b9f3-8e47a373cbf5): Regular
- [2025-08-05 — Scofield Mountain Estates Phase VI gets the green light from Planning Commission](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/fc5adb18-e350-419f-81e2-9be54edacff1): Planning Commission
- [2025-07-16 — Carbon County approves budget updates, new van for rec department, and emergency plans](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/42303d2c-a227-41bb-9d20-f53258eb8313): Regular
- [2025-07-02 — County to use $2.85M federal grant for industrial park road; fire restrictions now in effect](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/66a562f1-11d4-438a-af20-94590827fba4): Regular
- [2025-06-18 — Carbon County approves new vacation policies and updates on local fair success](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/804a632f-e221-4239-80de-505746f9e25f): Regular
- [2025-06-04 — Carbon County Commission approves new tourism tax and honors local heroes](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/975e7ede-4a98-4912-a324-e6d804b094f7): Regular
- [2025-06-03 — Carbon County Planning Commission meeting for June 3rd is canceled](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/e1fe3ad7-7ce7-4e4f-b5b7-030eada8a8eb): Planning Commission
- [2025-05-21 — Carbon County Commission meeting canceled for May 21](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/meetings/5ba35659-e92d-4106-8fb2-a818ca253300): Regular


## Civic issues (37)

- [County Infrastructure Improvements](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/county-infrastructure-improvements): infrastructure · priority: critical
- [water resource management](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/water-resource-management): environment · priority: critical
- [public land management](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/public-land-management): general · priority: critical
- [public hearing](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/public-hearing): general · priority: high
- [economic development](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/economic-development): development · priority: critical
- [Kenilworth Historic Store Rezone](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/kenilworth-historic-store-rezone): zoning · priority: high
- [firework restrictions](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/firework-restrictions): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Mental Health and Substance Use Services](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/mental-health-and-substance-use-services): public-health · priority: critical
- [Board Appointments](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/board-appointments): governance · priority: high
- [Golf Course Infrastructure](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/golf-course-infrastructure): infrastructure · priority: high
- [Nuclear Energy Workshops](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/nuclear-energy-workshops): energy · priority: high
- [property tax increases](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/property-tax-increases): budget · priority: critical
- [election results](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/election-results): governance · priority: medium
- [Misdemeanor Prosecution Services](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/misdemeanor-prosecution-services): public-safety · priority: high
- [public health investigation](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/public-health-investigation): general · priority: critical
- [public safety power shutoff](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/public-safety-power-shutoff): public-safety · priority: high
- [County Building Security](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/county-building-security): public-safety · priority: high
- [Airport Infrastructure Maintenance](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/airport-infrastructure-maintenance): infrastructure · priority: high
- [District Financial Oversight](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/district-financial-oversight): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Data Privacy Program Implementation](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/data-privacy-program-implementation): governance · priority: medium
- [Senior Services Funding](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/senior-services-funding): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Employee Recognition and Retirement](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/employee-recognition-and-retirement): personnel · priority: medium
- [Fairgrounds Fee Structure](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/fairgrounds-fee-structure): budget · priority: medium
- [sheriff election](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/sheriff-election): governance · priority: medium
- [HAZMAT Team Training Funding](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/hazmat-team-training-funding): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Workforce Housing Shortage](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/workforce-housing-shortage): development · priority: high
- [Child Abuse Prevention Awareness](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/child-abuse-prevention-awareness): child-welfare · priority: high
- [Youth-Led Animal Adoption Event Proposal](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/youth-led-animal-adoption-event-proposal): animal-welfare · priority: medium
- [Landfill Tippage Fee Adjustment](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/landfill-tippage-fee-adjustment): waste-management · priority: high
- [Golf Course Water Allocation](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/golf-course-water-allocation): water-utilities · priority: high
- [coal mine proposal](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/coal-mine-proposal): general · priority: medium
- [Legal Research Efficiency](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/legal-research-efficiency): budget · priority: medium
- [Sheriff's Office K-9 Program](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/sheriffs-office-k-9-program): public-safety · priority: high
- [Broken Mesa Property Sale](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/broken-mesa-property-sale): development · priority: medium
- [indictment](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/indictment): general · priority: medium
- [officer-involved shooting](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/officer-involved-shooting): general · priority: medium
- [illegal gambling enforcement](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/issues/illegal-gambling-enforcement): general · priority: medium


## Development applications (20)

- [Sherman Zoning Variance](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/sherman-zoning-variance): variance · pending
- [Thomas Zoning Map Amendment](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/thomas-zoning-map-amendment): rezone · approved
- [Callahan Subdivision](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/callahan-subdivision): rezone · approved
- [Lower Miller Creek Zone Change](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/lower-miller-creek-zone-change): rezone · approved
- [Liberty Estate Subdivision Phase 4](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/liberty-estate-subdivision-phase-4): subdivision · approved
- [Blackhawk Ranch Development](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/blackhawk-ranch-development): other · under-review
- [Kenilworth Mercantile Building Conversion](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/kenilworth-mercantile-building-conversion): rezone · conditions-required
- [Kenilworth Store Rezone](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/kenilworth-store-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Status Hospitality Group Motel](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/status-hospitality-group-motel): other · conditions-required
- [Broken Mesa Phase 3, Lot 10](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/broken-mesa-phase-3-lot-10): other · pending
- [TYR Energy Utah Transloading Facility](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/tyr-energy-utah-transloading-facility): conditional-use · approved
- [Annual Development Code Updates (Ordinance 589)](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/annual-development-code-updates-ordinance-589): other · approved
- [RC Solar Generating Facility](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/rc-solar-generating-facility): conditional-use · under-review
- [Terry McKendrick Zoning Change](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/terry-mckendrick-zoning-change): rezone · approved
- [Scofield Mountain Estates Phase VI](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/scofield-mountain-estates-phase-vi): subdivision · approved
- [County Subdivision Application](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/county-subdivision-application): subdivision · approved
- [Carbon Industrial Park Road](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/carbon-industrial-park-road): other · approved
- [CJCG Holdings / Casagate Engineering Shop](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/cjcg-holdings-casagate-engineering-shop): rezone · approved
- [RC Solar Community Reinvestment Project Area](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/rc-solar-community-reinvestment-project-area): other · approved
- [Status Hospitality Group Hotel Development](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/development/status-hospitality-group-hotel-development): other · approved


## Community topics (22)

- [Carbon Care Coalition Presentation](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/carbon-care-coalition-presentation): public-safety
- [Retirement Recognition](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/retirement-recognition): personnel
- [zoning](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/zoning): zoning
- [Lower Miller Creek Zone Change](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/lower-miller-creek-zone-change): zoning
- [Flash Flood Mitigation and Infrastructure](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/flash-flood-mitigation-and-infrastructure): public-safety
- [Fairgrounds Fee Structure](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/fairgrounds-fee-structure): budget
- [Kenilworth Historic Store Rezone](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/kenilworth-historic-store-rezone): development
- [Support for Kenilworth Mercantile Project](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/support-for-kenilworth-mercantile-project): development
- [Kenilworth Mercantile Rezoning](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/kenilworth-mercantile-rezoning): zoning
- [Community Service Recognition](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/community-service-recognition): community-engagement
- [Price City Youth Council Presentation](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/price-city-youth-council-presentation): animal-welfare
- [Rezoning for Kenilworth Mercantile Building](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/rezoning-for-kenilworth-mercantile-building): zoning
- [Heart and Character Awards](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/heart-and-character-awards): development
- [Landfill Tippage Fees](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/landfill-tippage-fees): waste-management
- [Graduation Spectacular Donation](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/graduation-spectacular-donation): budget
- [Mental Health and Substance Use Services](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/mental-health-and-substance-use-services): public-health
- [Helper Film Champion Award](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/helper-film-champion-award): development
- [Children's Awareness Month](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/childrens-awareness-month): child-welfare
- [Super Service Award](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/super-service-award): budget
- [Price City Youth Council](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/price-city-youth-council): community-engagement
- [Children's Justice Center Remodel](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/childrens-justice-center-remodel): development
- [Employee of the Month](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/community/employee-of-the-month): public-safety


## Officials (14)

- [Tony Martines](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/tony-martines): Commissioner / Surveyor
- [Larry Jensen](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/larry-jensen): Commissioner
- [Jared Haddock](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/jared-haddock): Commissioner
- [Jade Powell](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/jade-powell): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Oran Stainbrook](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/oran-stainbrook): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Gary Taylor](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/gary-taylor): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Lisa Simmons](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/lisa-simmons): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Kurt McFarlane](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/kurt-mcfarlane): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Paul Anderson](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/paul-anderson): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Scott Bruno](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/scott-bruno): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Mackenzie Burnett](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/mackenzie-burnett): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Todd Thorne](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/todd-thorne): Zoning Administrator/Director of Planning — Planning & Building
- [Seth Marsing](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/seth-marsing): County Clerk/Auditor — Administration
- [Christian Bryner](https://carboncounty.openutah.org/officials/christian-bryner): County Attorney — Attorney's Office