Commissioner· January 2023 to January 2027
Larry Jensen
Carbon County
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- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 4:21:15
- Avg per meeting
- 6:22
- Segments
- 3645
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Commissioner Larry Jensen on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCommissioner Larry Jensen has consistently focused on local economic development, infrastructure improvements, and administrative oversight throughout his recent meetings. He has been instrumental in securing federal funding and contracts for critical projects, such as the Carbonville flood mitigation and industrial park road development, while also championing community-focused initiatives like mental health services and local award programs. His record demonstrates a proactive approach to operational governance, frequently moving to approve equipment purchases, departmental agreements, and appointments to economic development boards to support county growth.
Top issues during term (20)
Altigen Phased Technology Park and Power Plant Proposal
Multi-million dollar private investment with anticipated local property tax contributions and construction jobs.
County Building Security
The board's decisions will determine how district funds are allocated for future construction and maintenance projects.
Kenilworth Historic Store Rezone
The project is expected to contribute positively to the county's tax base.
Nuclear Energy Workshops
The workshops are informational and intended to prepare the community for potential future energy projects.
election results
No immediate financial impacts are detailed in this report.
flooding
Local taxpayers and drivers could be on the hook for unexpected road repairs and property damage clean-up costs.
2026 Budget Adjustments and Public Hearing
Directly impacts district spending and revenue allocations for 2026.
Drought Emergency Declaration
This declaration opens access to state and federal financial assistance for local farmers.
Workforce Housing Shortage
The project aims to keep entry-level home prices in the mid-$300,000 range.
Motocross Track Improvements and Recreation Funding
Approx. $230,000 grant with a 25% match ($46,000 in-kind, $10,000 cash).
Certified Tax Rates
Adjustments to property valuations affecting county tax revenues.
Future Development Overlay Zones
The goal is to ensure developers pay their fair share and don't pass infrastructure costs onto the county.
ordinance amendment
The exact financial impact is currently unknown because the county hasn't released the specifics of the ordinance.
Misdemeanor Prosecution Services
The county is seeking a 2.5% annual increase to better cover the costs of legal services.
Golf Course Operations and Financial Oversight
Affects ongoing operational expenditures for local recreational amenities.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Jensen personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-05-20
Transfer of East Carbon Senior Center Ownership
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-01
Appointment of Jennifer Colosimo to the Children's Justice Center Board
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-18
adjourn as the Carbon County Board of Commissioners and convene as the Carbon County Board of Equalization
- movedpassed2026-03-18
adjourn
- movedpassed2026-03-18
Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-18
Weed Department Truck Bid
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-21
Centricom Lease Modification
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-07
2026 Cooperative Agreement with USU Extension
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-07-16
Approval of Carbon County Emergency Operations Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-07-16
Commissioner Martines made a motion to approve the July 2, 2025 Commission Meeting minutes.
- secondedpassed2025-06-18
to acknowledge the two bids that have been provided and allow Sheriff Wood to make the decision
- movedpassed2025-06-18
Commissioner Jensen made a motion to approve for Justin to apply for the Emergency Management Performance Grant and the State Homeland Security Program Grant.
- movedpassed2025-06-18
Renewal of Prickly Pear BLM Lease
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-06-18
Approval of State Grant
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-06-18
Commissioner Haddock made a motion to approve the Victim of Crime Act grant.
- secondedpassed2025-06-18
to approve the June 4, 2025 Commission Meeting minutes
- movedpassed2025-06-18
Approval of Vacation Policy Changes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-06-18
to acknowledge the bids from these five companies and allow Daniel and John Rich to review them and make a recommendation and come back
- movedpassed2025-06-18
Commissioner Jensen made a motion to approve appointing Keven Ewell to sit on the Multi-County Appraisal Trust Board.
- secondedpassed2025-06-18
Approval of USU Eastern Cooperative Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (430)
Recorded while Jensen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 16, 2026 Commission Minutes
Approval of Visa U.S.A. Inc. Agreement
Approval of 2027 Co-Op Marketing Grant Agreement
Ratification of 2027 Rural County Grant Award
Approval of State of Utah OHVR Grant for Motocross Track
Approval of Rodeo Contract Addendum with All In Pro Rodeo LLC
Approval of Assessor's Recommended Property Value Changes
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-195
Approval of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-198
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-199
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-200
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-201
Approval of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-202
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal Parcels (Hearing 203)
Approval of minutes
Adjourn as Carbon County Board of Equalization and convene as Carbon County Board of Commissioners
Table Conditional Use Permit for Altigen Tech Park
Voting record (9)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.