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RFP – Washington County Environmental Surveys

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Request For Proposal

Washington County is seeking proposals for the following environmental surveys and subsequent biological reports to be done by a qualified biologist and botanist: (1) Mojave desert tortoise, and (2) Three rare plant species (Dwarf bear poppy, Siler pincushion, and Shivwits milk vetch).

Download Request for Proposal document
03/03/2021 – Updated Dates and Description

Submittal Procedure / Timeline

Proposals must be submitted bearing the title “Washington County Environmental Surveys” and received no later than March 7^th, 2021. Proposals in sealed envelopes can be submitted to:

Washington County HCP
111 E. East Tabernacle St.
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)

Proposals may also be submitted by fax or email to:

Email: cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov
Phone: (435) 256-6310
Fax: (435) 634-5758

Please review RFP document for maps showing the exact location of the lands to be surveyed.

Download Request for Proposal document
03/03/2021 – Updated Dates and Description

For additional information please contact:

Cameron Rognan
Washington County HCP
Email: cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov
Office: (435) 256-6310
Cell: (435) 705-4431
111 E. East Tabernacle St.
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)

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Washington County Utah COVID-19 Test Sites

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Click here to find a local COVID-19 test site.

Find your local Washington County Utah COVID-19 Test Sites by clicking on the link above. There you will find information on how to locate, schedule and ask the right questions.

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Northern Corridor Right-of-Way and Mojave Desert Tortoise

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We are pleased to announce a decision by the US Department of Interior to grant the Northern Corridor Right-of-Way and a Mojave Desert Tortoise incidental take permit that protects private property rights in Washington County.

We thank all those who have worked hard for many years to get us to this point. We thank those at all levels of government who have worked to make this decision balanced and effective. We also thank the public for their input.

We would like to highlight a few of the notable advantages as a result of these decisions. For example, the new transportation route will enable more efficient travel and reduce congestion along I-15, St. George Blvd, Red Hills Parkway and Skyline Drive. Also, the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve will be enlarged by 7,000 acres which increases protected habitat for the Mojave Desert tortoise. The Northern Corridor will also accommodate a more rapid response in the event of damaging wildland fires within the sensitive habitat and by preventing traffic congestion it will prevent air pollution.

We appreciate the negotiations that have resulted in meeting multiple goals including preserving a healthy Desert Tortoise population.

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Notice of Vacancies for Pine Valley

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NOTICE is hereby given that there is:

One (1) vacancy on the Pine Valley Local District Administrative Control Board
- Download Application for Pine Valley Local District Administrative Control Board
One (1) vacancy on the Pine Valley Special Service District
- Download Application for Pine Valley Special Service District Administrative Control Board

Applications should be downloaded using the links above and submitted to Cheyenne.bentley@washco.utah.gov. See below for details about each vacancy.

Administrative Control Board

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

Be a U.S. Citizen;
Be a qualified elector (registered voter) within the district to which you are applying.

Special Service District

Those wishing to serve on a Special Service District aforementioned should contact the Washington County Commission Office no later than Monday, January 4, 2021.

Washington County Commission Office
attn: Cheyenne Bentley
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)
Phone: 435-301-7000
Email: Cheyenne.bentley@washco.utah.gov

The County Commission will consider the nominees for appointment to these boards at its January 19, 2021, County Commission meeting.

Published in The Spectrum on December 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2020.

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Public Hearing Notice for 2020 and 2021 Washington County Budget

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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Washington County will hold a public hearing regarding:

Opening of the 2020 Budget of Washington County
Final 2021 Budget of Washington County

Click here to download a copy of the budget or request a copy in-person:

Washington County Auditor's Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)
Phone: 435-301-7220

A public hearing will be held by the Board of Commissioners of Washington County on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 4:00 pm, at the Washington County Administration Building, in the Commission Chambers.

Washington County Commission Chambers
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1-888-346-3162.

Published in The Spectrum newspaper on Monday, December 7, 2020

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Notice of Vacancy — Planning Commission

Download Vacancy Planning Commission Board application

NOTICE is hereby given that there are five (5) vacancies on the Washington County Planning Commission.

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

Be a U.S. Citizen;
Reside in Washington County;
Be registered to vote in Washington County.

Those wishing to serve on the Washington County Planning Commission should contact Cheyenne Bentley of the Washington County Commission Office no later than Monday, December 28, 2020:

Washington County Commission Office
attn: Cheyenne Bentley
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)
Phone: 435-301-7000
Email: Send a Message

The County Commission will consider the nominees for appointment to these boards at its January 19, 2021, County Commission meeting.

Published in The Spectrum November 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2020.

Download Vacancy Planning Commission Board application

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Notice of Vacancies — Angel Springs, Water Conservancy, Tourism, and RAP Tax

NOTICE is hereby given that there the following vacancies are available:

(1) vacancy on the Angel Springs Special Service District Administrative Control Board
(3) vacancies on the Recreation Arts and Parks (RAP) Advisory Board
(3) vacancies on the Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees
(4) vacancies on the Tourism Tax Advisory Board

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

Be a U.S. Citizen;
Be a qualified elector (registered voter) within the district to which you are applying

Those wishing to serve on one of the Special Service Districts or Boards aforementioned should contact Cheyenne Bentley of the Washington County Commission Office no later than Friday, November 20, 2020:

Washington County Commission Office
attn: Cheyenne Bentley
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)
Phone: 435-301-7000
Email: Send a Message

The County Commission will consider the nominees for appointment to these boards at its December 1, 2020, County Commission meeting.

Published in The Spectrum October 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2020.

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Election Results – November, 2020

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General Election Results are scheduled to begin posting online on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at 8:00pm Mountain Time.

U.S. President and Vice President
U.S. House Dist. 2
Governor and Lt. Governor
Attorney General
State Auditor
State Treasurer
State Senate Dist. 29
State House Dist. 62
State House Dist. 71
State House Dist. 74
State House Dist. 75
State School Board Dist. 15
County Commission Seat C
County Assessor
County Recorder
County Treasurer
County Attorney
Local School Board Dist. 1
Local School Board Dist. 2
Local School Board Dist. 3
John A. Pearce Judicial Retention
David N. Mortensen Judicial Retention
Diana Hagen Judicial Retention
Gregory Keith Orme Judicial Retention
Jill M. Pohlman Judicial Retention
Michele M. Christiansen Forster Judicial Retention
Ryan M. Harris Judicial Retention
John J. Walton Judicial Retention
Matthew L. Bell Judicial Retention
Thad D. Seegmiller Judicial Retention
Constitutional Amendment A
Constitutional Amendment B
Constitutional Amendment C
Constitutional Amendment D
Constitutional Amendment E
Constitutional Amendment F
Constitutional Amendment G

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Court Support Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Video

Washington County’s Court Support Services will now be under one roof. Washington County completed the remodeling of the old Juvenile Detention & Crisis Center which will now be used solely for the county’s court services division of the County Attorney’s Office.

The remodel includes a new drug testing center and probation case management.

The changes took a lot of coordination among key leaders in the community.