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06/08/2026

Uintah County is pleased to welcome Nathan Rawlings as our new County Attorney.

Nathan comes into this role with a clear commitment: to serve the people of Uintah County, support our law enforcement partners, and help preserve the safe, strong community we are proud to call home.

Uintah County's quality of life is built by good people—families, business owners, workers, volunteers, and neighbors who contribute every day to making this county a great place to live. Those who respect the law and the rights of others deserve a community where they can live, work, and raise their families in safety and peace.

Nathan is committed to standing alongside law enforcement to protect our communities and ensure that those who choose to victimize others, threaten public safety, or infringe upon the rights of our residents are held accountable under the law.
He believes public service means being accessible, responsive, and willing to go the extra mile for the community he serves. As County Attorney, Nathan looks forward to listening to residents, addressing concerns, and working tirelessly on behalf of the people of Uintah County.

In the coming weeks, we will be hosting a community meet-and-greet where residents will have the opportunity to meet Attorney Rawlings, ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about the work of the County Attorney's Office.

🎊Please join us in welcoming Nathan Rawlings as Uintah County's newest County Attorney.

🌄Early voting is here!Vote early at the Clerk-Auditor's Office:📆June 9–19 (excluding weekends and holidays)⌚8 a.m. – 5 p...
06/08/2026

🌄Early voting is here!

Vote early at the Clerk-Auditor's Office:
📆June 9–19 (excluding weekends and holidays)
⌚8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍147 East Main

Note: The office will be closed on June 15th in observance of Juneteenth.

What to bring:
✅Valid ID
✅Proof of residency (if your ID address doesn't match your current address)

It's quick, easy, and convenient — come vote on your schedule!

uintah.gov/elections

06/05/2026

🌿 Good News Friday: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard 🌿

A beautiful yard and water conservation can go hand in hand.

On Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m., Uintah County will host a free Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard workshop. Participants will learn practical design principles for creating an attractive landscape that uses less water, requires less maintenance, and is better suited to Utah's climate.

The workshop covers the five-step Localscapes approach and provides ideas you can apply to your own yard.

A complete landscape makeover or simply to improve curb appeal while reducing water use, this class is a great place to start.

📅 June 18, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Uintah County Community Development Office, 152 E. 100 N., Vernal

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/localscapes-creating-your-ideal-utah-yard-tickets-1990117194100?aff=oddtdtcreator

That's good news for your yard—and Uintah County.

Thank you for showing up! The citizens of Uintah County have always demonstrated a remarkable civic spirit, and this wee...
06/05/2026

Thank you for showing up! The citizens of Uintah County have always demonstrated a remarkable civic spirit, and this week’s Commissioners, Doughnuts, and Discussion was a genuinely active conversation. Those who attended brought up concerns, questions, and facts.

Two major topics of discussion were brought up: data centers and council vs. commission. Starting Monday, our County 101 will guide the residents of Uintah County on how to get informed and involved. Stay tuned.

Regarding Council vs. Commission forms of county government; we are really glad you have a desire to learn about the different forms and why one form might align better with your values and vision for our community. We recognize and appreciate not everyone will have the same point of view. We want to honor what the majority of Uintah County residents want. We also want everyone to be well informed before making that decision.

Currently, there is a significant amount of misinformation circulating regarding the process by which a county may change its form of government. The process is not simple, nor is it quick — it is a carefully defined legal process established by the Utah State Legislature to ensure that any change is deliberate, transparent, and ultimately decided by the voters of Uintah County.

The Uintah County Commission is fully committed to follow Utah Code Title 17, Chapter 62, lawfully and transparently, in the order and manner prescribed by state statute — no more, and no less.
That tradition of active participation is something to be genuinely admired. It is precisely because of that spirit that our processes must be done right: with full information, full transparency, and full respect for every voice in our county.

A Special Session of the Uintah County Commission will be held on Monday, June 8, at 9 a.m. to appoint Nathan L. Rawling...
06/04/2026

A Special Session of the Uintah County Commission will be held on Monday, June 8, at 9 a.m. to appoint Nathan L. Rawlings as Uintah County Attorney. Following the appointment, Mr. Rawlings will be sworn into office.

Under Utah Code 20A-1-508, if the nominee has won the primary election and all relevant conditions are met, the candidate can be sworn in and take office early to fill the unexpired remainder of the term.

The public is invited to attend.

📨Ballots were mailed on June 2. If you have not received yours by June 10, please contact the Uintah County Clerk-Audito...
06/04/2026

📨Ballots were mailed on June 2. If you have not received yours by June 10, please contact the Uintah County Clerk-Auditor's Office at 📞435-781-5360.

👉Utah allows political parties to determine whether their primary election is open or closed. For this election, the Republican Party primary is closed, meaning only active registered Republicans will automatically receive a ballot.

Questions? We're here to help.

📝 Uintah County Work Session Update | June 3, 2026Today’s work session included discussion on human resource policies an...
06/03/2026

📝 Uintah County Work Session Update | June 3, 2026
Today’s work session included discussion on human resource policies and agreements.

Uintah County New York Health Care Reform Act Contract changes.
A simple administrative update to 🏥include the current Commissioners.

👥Proposed Human Resource policy changes to Policy 100 and 110. Updates to make sure we are current with 2025 legislative changes.

🪏Road Cut Fees for Water Districts. A discussion regarding fees waived for water districts.

Doing the work openly so the public can see how decisions take shape.

06/03/2026

The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is expanding!

✅ Existing routes remain OPEN.

🚫 Phase 2 expansion routes are CLOSED and off-limits to the public. For your safety, stay off all new routes and areas below active installation zones.

The new routes have not yet completed final engineering review and safety inspections and are not approved for public use.

Please obey all posted signs and directions from on-site crews. We can't wait to share these new routes with you, but until they officially open, your cooperation helps keep everyone safe.

📝 Uintah County Commission Meeting Recap – June 2, 202Here’s a quick look at what happened in this week’s Commission Mee...
06/02/2026

📝 Uintah County Commission Meeting Recap – June 2, 202
Here’s a quick look at what happened in this week’s Commission Meeting:
📋 Regular Business
The meeting began with the approval of minutes and warrants
📃Tax Matters
One tax matter was presented and approved
📲The Commission approved the 2026-2027 Utah Retirement System Rates

🛤️An easement over Uintah County Property was approved

🚔The Interlocal Strike Force Agreement Amendment will include language that will provide guidance on conflicting policies.

🏛️2026-2027 Security and Bailiff Contract to provide security to the court house was accepted.

🛢️The Quarterly Disposition Auction to lease certain oil, gas, and associate hydrocarbons had three leases open for bid according to Uintah County Policy. Three bids were opened and no verbal bids were received. The Commission approved the bids.

📍Both the D2 Real Investments and Uintah School District Rezone Requests were approved

🗺️Ordinance #05-27-2026 O1 which would amend area of frontage requirements and setbacks in R1, R2, and R3 Zoning districts was also accepted.

🟢Acceptance of Bureau of Land Management Right-of-Way grants. These rights-of-ways will acknowledge the roads as county roads.

☑️Mike Wilkins utilized the public comment to give a public service announcement that ballots have arrived at the Redwood Road Post Office in Salt Lake City. Ballots must be in the Clerk-Auditors office by 8 pm on June 23. The public can go to https://vote.utah.gov/track-my-ballot/ to sign up to track their ballot.

Meeting was adjourned.

Be one of only 750 people to collect the official America 250 Commemorative Lanyard! 🎉Start your America 250 pin-collect...
06/02/2026

Be one of only 750 people to collect the official America 250 Commemorative Lanyard! 🎉

Start your America 250 pin-collecting adventure and pick up your free lanyard at one of these locations:

📍 Friday, June 5
🎨 Downtown Art Walk at Cobble Rock Park
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM

📍 Monday, June 8
🎶 Unity Festival at Library Park
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

📍 After June 8
🏢 Uintah County Tourism Office

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