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Elections Announcement – Deadline for Party Affiliation

Deadline for Party Affiliation

Per Utah state law, the deadline for voters to update their party affiliation is March 31st for the 2022 Primary Election.

Partisan Primary elections are when individual political parties select the candidate that will represent their party in the November General Election. Each political party in Utah decides whether they will have an “open” primary election (open to all registered voters regardless of which party they are affiliated with) or a “closed” primary election (closed to any voter not registered with that specific party).

The following political parties will have an OPEN primary: Democratic Party, Independent American Party and the United Utah Party. Any registered voter may request to receive an OPEN primary ballot.

The following political parties will have a CLOSED primary: Constitution Party, Libertarian Party and the Republican Party. Voters must be affiliated with the CLOSED primary party to be able to receive a ballot.

If you are already affiliated with a political party that is having a primary election, you will be mailed that party’s ballot, unless you have selected another political party choice.

Not every registered voter will receive a ballot because some political parties will not need to have a Primary Election.

Additionally, if you are an UNAFFILIATED voter, a ballot will not be mailed to you. However, if you would like to participate in a primary election, you still have some options including requesting a ballot for an open primary or affiliating with one of the closed primary parties.

If you would like a ballot for an OPEN primary party, please update your ballot preference by going to www.vote.utah.gov or contacting the County Clerk’s office at elections.utah.gov or call (435) 301-7248.

If you would like a ballot for a CLOSED primary party, you will need to affiliate with that political party no later than March 31st. Your party affiliation can be updated by going to www.vote.utah.gov or in person at the county clerk’s office.

Voters may only vote in ONE primary per election cycle. We encourage everyone to double check their voter registration information to ensure their political party affiliation is correct.

Vote by Mail, Register Online by June 19, vote.utah.gov

Utah State Legislature Alters Filing Period For Declaration of Candidacy

The Utah State Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 170 which alters the candidate filing period for the 2022 Regular Primary Election by one week.

The Washington County Clerk/Auditor’s Office is charged with administering elections in Washington County and therefore wishes to increase public awareness of this change to Utah state law.

Click here to read full details about Utah State Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 170.

Snow Canyon Overlook

SR-18 Road Construction Project Info

Road Construction Project
SR-18 Widening

Washington County is working in conjunction with Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to add approximately eighteen feet (18′) of additional pavement to Northbound SR-18 from The Ledges to the North Snow Canyon entrance. This project will begin on Monday, February 14, 2022. Completion is expected no later than Sunday, May 01, 2022. Please be aware of construction vehicles during this time.

SR-18 Road Construction Project Info – The Ledges to North Snow Canyon

Legacy Park Warmup Area by Covered Arena

RFP for Legacy Park Warmup Area by Covered Arena

Request For Proposal for:
Legacy Park Warmup Area by Covered Arena

Washington County Legacy Park is seeking sealed-bid proposals from Licensed General Building contractors to acquire any necessary permits, and provide equipment and labor for all labor, materials and permits for a metal cover over warm up area.

Download details for RFP — Legacy Park Warmup Area by Covered Arena

Proposals shall be submitted to:

Marked with: "LEGACY PARK WARM UP ARENA COVER"
Washington County Commission
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, UT  84770
(Google Maps)

Proposals may be submitted in hardcopy format. Facsimile or emailed proposals will NOT be accepted. Proposals must be marked “LEGACY PARK WARM UP ARENA COVER”. They are due in the Washington County Commission office by 5:00 pm local time on Monday, February 28, 2022. A public opening of the proposals will be held the following day after the submission deadline at the Washington County Commission Chamber.

Snow Canyon Overlook

Notice of Bid — SR-18, Ledges to North Snow Canyon, Northbound Widening

NOTICE OF BID INVITATION
Washington County
SR-18, Ledges to North Snow Canyon, Northbound Widening

Washington County will receive sealed proposals until 10:00 am local time, Friday, January 28, 2022, at the Washington County Commission Office for
the following project:

Visit Public Works to download Bid Documents

This project consists of roadway construction which includes widening SR-18 with approximately 18 feet of additional pavement in the Northbound direction from The Ledges to the North Snow Canyon entrance. Roadway excavation, drainage, traffic control, and other related items included. Construction period will be from date Notice To Proceed is issued to May 1, 2022. This project may be awarded at the discretion of the Owner.

Bids will be opened publicly at 10:05 am local time, Friday, January 28, 2022, at:

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

Bid documents may be obtained from Washington County Public Works Department. Please contact Washington County Public Works Deptartment at 435-301-7670 to reserve a printed set of plans and specifications and to get your name on a list for any notifications of bid addenda or clarifications.

Visit Public Works to download Bid Documents

Dixie Convention Center

RFP for Replace Dixie Center’s Exhibit Hall Lighting System

Request For Proposal for:
Replacing the Existing Exhibit Hall Lighting System
with an Upgraded More Useable and
Lumen Appropriate LED replacement System
at the Dixie Convention Center

The Dixie Convention Center is seeking proposals from interested and qualified companies to replace the existing Lighting system of the Dixie Convention Center’s Exhibit Hall with an upgraded LED system with more useable options, which has the appropriate illumination for the area, that can be dimmable and have individual fixture addressability. Proposals must include the removal of any discarded portions of the old system and installation of a suitable replacement for the old system. It must include any labor charges, cabling, additional electrical work needed, control systems, freight charges, any factory authorized start up services, everything needed for a finished and useable product. Also a time line during which the work will be completed, that will also work around events that are already scheduled for that space.

Download RFP — Replace Dixie Center’s Exhibit Hall Lighting System

Proposals shall be submitted to:

Attn: Milo Hughes
Subject: "DCC Exhibit Hall Lighting Upgrade"
Dixie Center Administration Office
1835 Convention Center Drive
St. George, UT 84790
(Google Maps)
(435) 628-7003
MiloH@DixieCenter.com

Proposals may be submitted in hardcopy or digital format. Proposals must be marked or the email subject line must read “DCC Exhibit Hall Lighting Upgrade.” They are due in the Dixie Center Administration office by 11:00 am local time on Friday, January 21, 2022. A public opening of the proposals will be held at 11:30 am local time on January 21, 2022 in the Dixie Center Administration office. All proposals must be valid for a 3 month period.

Washington County Water Conservancy District logo

Notice of Vacancy — Board of Trustees of Washington County Water Conservancy District

NOTICE is hereby given that there is a vacancy on the Washington County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees (the “Board”) resulting from the resignation of Kenneth F. Neilson. Washington County intends to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Mr. Neilson’s unexpired term, which ends on December 31, 2022.

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

  1. Be a registered voter at the location of the individual’s residence; and
  2. Be a resident within the boundaries of Washington County Water Conservancy District

Any person qualified to serve on the Board should submit a completed application to the Washington County Commission Office, c/o Nicholle Felshaw, no later than Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm:

attn: Nicholle Felshaw
Email: nicholle.felshaw@washco.utah.gov
Washington County Commission Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

While all board seats are “at-large” and no municipality retains a permanent board seat, strong preference will be given to any applicant who is an elected official from St. George City, Washington City, Hurricane City, Santa Clara City, Toquerville City, and La Verkin City. The County Commission will make the appointment to fill the vacancy during its regular meeting held at 4:00 pm on February 1, 2022, 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT.

Published in The Spectrum January 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2022.