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Washington County of Utah
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Notice of Proposed Tax Increase for Ivins City

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The Ivins City is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

The Ivins City tax on a $743,000 residence would increase from $358.39 to $479.76, which is $121.37 per year.

The Ivins City tax on a $743,000 business would increase from $651.61 to $872.28, which is $220.67 per year.

If the proposed budget is approved, Ivins City would receive an additional $860,000 in property tax revenue per year as a result of the tax increase. If the proposed budget is approved, Ivins City would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 33.76% above last year’s property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

The Ivins City invites all concerned citizens to a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the proposed tax increase and to explain the reasons for the proposed tax increase. You have the option to attend or participate in the public hearing in person or online.

Public Hearing

Date/Time: 8/14/2025 6:00 PM

Location:
Ivins City Hall
85 N Main St
Ivins, UT 84738
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Virtual Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89910111797

To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact the Ivins City at 435-628-0606 or visit ivinsutah.gov

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Washington County Attorney Eric Clarke Announces Departure to Join Utah Association of Counties

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Today Washington County Attorney Eric Clarke announced that on August 7, 2025, he is officially stepping down from his current role to accept a new position as General Counsel for the Utah Association of Counties.

Clarke previously announced his intended resignation and relocation to the Wasatch Front, where his wife, Kristen Clarke, has accepted an attorney position with the firm Kirton McConkie. Clarke expressed excitement for this next chapter and gratitude for his time in public service in Washington County.

Clarke was first appointed as Washington County Attorney in February 2020 and was subsequently elected twice to continue serving in the role. Prior to that, he worked in the County Attorney’s Office from 2011 to 2020, advising elected officials and departments on legal matters.

During his tenure as County Attorney, Clarke led several high-impact efforts including:

  • Serving as lead attorney for the County’s Mohave Desert Tortoise Incidental Take Permit renewal and the Northern Corridor Road project, a critical infrastructure initiative;
  • Providing steady leadership through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, offering legal counsel to the County Commission and Public Health Department, ensuring criminal prosecutions continued to be carried out during a time of great uncertainty; and•
  • Taking an active role in mentorship and leadership development, with several members of the office advancing to prestigious roles:

In 2024, both Clarke and Chief Deputy County Attorney Ryan Shaum received state-level recognition: Clarke as County Attorney of the Year and Shaum as Prosecutor of the Year.

Clarke also played a prominent role in the prosecution of the Ruby Franke / Jodi Hildebrandt case, a national headline-grabbing matter. His efforts helped lead to changes in Utah law, establishing child torture as a defined crime with mandatory minimum sentencing.

Among his many contributions, Clarke:

  • Created a legal intern program to combat the national shortage of prosecutors,
  • Successfully encouraged every prosecutor in the office to conduct a trial in the past 12 months,
  • Oversaw the mental health expansion of the Washington County Children’s Justice Center,
  • Implemented a pay for performance system with updated pay scales, and
  • Testified before a Congressional subcommittee in Washington, D.C. regarding public lands, a personal highlight he shared with his family.

The Washington County Republican Party Central Committee is scheduled to meet on August 7 to select three candidates for potential appointment. One of those individuals will be chosen by the Washington County Commission to serve as County Attorney through the 2026 election.

Eric Clarke’s service has left a lasting legacy in Washington County, defined by legal excellence, public service, and mentorship. We wish him, Kristen, and the entire Clarke family all the best in their next chapter.

Media Contact:
Courtney Brinkerhoff Sinagra
Deputy Washington County Attorney
Cell: (435) 256-1547 Office: (435) 301-7107
Email: courtney.sinagra@washco.utah.gov
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Notice of Vacancies for North Central Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board

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NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Utah Code Unannotated Section 17B-1-304(2), that there are two (2) vacancies on the North Central Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board. These positions are appointed by the Washington County Commission.

To qualify for appointment to that Board, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  1. Be a U.S. Citizen;
  2. Be a qualified elector (registered voter) in the area represented by the North Central Fire Special Service District.

Download Application Form for North Central Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board

Those wishing to serve on the North Central Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board should submit his or her application in-person or email no later than July 28, 2025.

County Commission
c/o Jayanne Lewis
111 East Tabernacle Street
St. George, Utah 84770
(435) 301-7000
jayanne.lewis@washco.utah.gov
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Forsyth Fire Evacuation Zones, June 23, 2025, Emergency Services, Washington County of Utah, Featured
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Forsyth Fires Evacuation Zone Map

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This map (interactive and printable) shows the evacuation zones for the Forsyth Fire. If you live in the area, check out the map to see if your in one of the numbered zones. These zones are colored Red, Yellow Green.

Forsyth Fires Evacuation Zones
A) Interactive Map
B) Download Printable Map (PDF)

Red= Evacuate and listen to sources such as our Facebook page and Utah Fire Info for further instructions. Take pets, medication, phone and some money if possible.

Yellow= Be ready to evacuate. Have a plan of where you will go and notify family where you will meet if you leave. Have bags packed with necessary items including for pets and listen for instructions to come in via text, phone, email, loudspeaker or door to door notification. If you don’t feel safe don’t wait for instructions leave. Its always better to be safe.

Green= Your normal state. Hopefully you are always prepared and have 72 hour kits and family emergency plans ready. For more information visit: Be Ready Utah.

If you’re not in yellow or green or not in one of the evacuation zones it is not anticipated that you will be evacuated so stay in a green prepared state.

One important step is to register for Washington County Emergency Alerts. You can do this at 911register.com

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Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project

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Notice of Availability & Public Meeting

Download Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project Fact Sheet

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), with assistance of Washington County, Utah, as the project sponsor, is considering proposed improvements within the Santa Clara Watershed. The proposed improvements include the construction of stream diversions and detention basins within the Dammeron and Diamond Valleys as well as other improvements within the Shivwits Band of Paiutes lands, including stream restoration, irrigation supply, and flood protection.

Washington County & USDA-NRCS will hold an in-person public meeting to provide information about the proposed project and to collect comments. Technical studies have concluded, and the Draft Plan-Environmental Assessment (EA) is now available for public comment. Download the fact sheet for full details.

Download Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project Fact Sheet

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Request for Bids on Zion National Park Sewer Improvements Phase 1

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Zion National Park Sewer Improvements Phase 1

General Notice

Washington County (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Zion National Park Sewer Improvements Phase 1

Sealed bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Washington County Commission Office located on the fourth floor of the county administration building located at 111 E Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770, until June 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read in the county commission chambers located at 111 E Tabernacle St., St. George, UT 84770.

The Project includes the following Work to be performed in Zion National Park:

Construction of approximately 4,350 lineal feet of 6" C900 PVC sewer line, 145 lineal feet of 6" SDR 35 sewer line, 450 lineal feet of 4" C900 PVC sewer line, approximately 4500 lineal feet of 4" C900 PVC water line, 4,900 lineal feet of 2" conduit, 2,700 lineal feet of 3” conduit, concrete sewer manholes, combination air vac/valve assemblies, gate valves, and a concrete vault. The project will also include site work, removal of sewer pipe, removal of sewer manholes, and electrical improvements.

Bids are requested for the following Contract:

Zion National Park Sewer Improvements Phase 1

The Project has an expected duration of 75 days. Washington County is the Project Owner and intends to dedicate the completed project to Zion National Park. The Project must be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents and standards set by the National Park Service.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:

https://planroom.sunrise-eng.com/#p/home

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

Mandatory Pre-bid Conference

A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on June 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Zion National Park’s Maintenance office located inside the Park. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Bidders shall inform the entry station attendant that they are bidding on the project to be granted access to the Park.

The latitude and longitude of the office are approximately 37.211449°, -112.989354°. If entering from the Park’s south entrance, make the first available left turn, continue up the road taking the left fork, and you’ll reach a parking lot just north of the maintenance office. See attached image for additional clarification.

If entering from the Park’s south entrance, make the first available left turn, continue up the road taking the left fork, and you’ll reach a parking lot just north of the maintenance office.

Instructions to Bidders

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

RFP for Greater Zion Public Relations Agency
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RFP for Greater Zion Social Media Coordinator

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As the main destination marketing organization for Washington County, UT, the Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office is seeking the services of a social media coordinator. The selected Contractor will work in conjunction with the Greater Zion marketing team, led by the Marketing Manager, Ed Aurrecoechea, to develop and implement a robust and comprehensive multi-channel social media strategy. The Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office reserves the right to refuse any and all proposals.

Download RFP for Greater Zion Social Media Coordinator
(RFP Packet with full details and information)

All bid proposals shall be submitted electronically. Please email an electronic version of your proposal with the subject line “Greater Zion: Social Media Coordinator RFP” to:

Ed Aurrecoechea, Marketing Manager
Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office
Subject: Greater Zion: Social Media Coordinator RFP
Ed@greaterzion.com

Submittal must be received by 4:00 PM (Mountain) on or before May 22, 2025. All proposals shall be the property of the Owner and will become public record. If a bid proposal submission is received after this deadline, it will not be considered and will be rejected without any further action by the Owner.

Questions on bid submittals shall be directed to Ed Aurrecoechea, Marketing Manager, at Ed@greaterzion.com.

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Surplus Sale April 2025

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Happening Tomorrow!!!
Open to the Public – Washington County Surplus Sale
When: Thursday, April 10th at 8:30am to 4:30pm
Where: 4th floor of the parking structure 51 N 200 E, St George, 84770
Items include but not limited to: furniture, office supplies, electronics, tools, office décor, and more – All items sold “As Is”
Cash or Credit Card Accepted.

Following items are available but not limited to:

Washington County of Utah State of the County Tuesday, April 8, at 3pm Garden Room at Dixie Center Convention Center Speakers: Commissioner Gil Almquist, Commissioner Victor Iverson, Commissioner Adam Snow Register and Submit questions at www.tinyurl.com/WashingtonSOC Sponsored by St. George Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Area Chamber of Commerce
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State of the County at 3pm on April 8, 2025

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On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3:00pm, Washington County of Utah will hold its State of the County in the Garden Room at the Dixie Convention Center.

Speakers include: Commissioner Gil Almquist, Commissioner Victor Iverson, Commissioner Adam Snow

Register and submit questions at www.tinyurl.com/WashingtonSOC

Dixie Convention Center
1835 Convention Center Drive (DCC)
Garden Room
St. George, UT 84790
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Sponsored by St. George Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Area Chamber of Commerce

View/Download State of the County flyer

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