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Notice of Vacancy for Angel Springs, New Harmony and RAP Tax Boards

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

The vacancies will be filled through appointment by the Washington County Commission. Those who are appointed to fill the vacancies will serve for a term that begins on January 1, 2025 and ends on December 31, 2028.

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

  1. Be a U.S. Citizen;
  2. Be a registered voter residing in the boundary of said Special Service District or Advisory Board

Those wishing to serve on the Service District Administrative Control Board or Advisory Board should submit a completed form (see above links) to the Washington County Commission on or before December 9, 2024, via email or hand delivered to:

attn: Jayanne Lewis
Email: Jayanne.Lewis@washco.utah.gov
(435) 301-7005
Washington County Commission Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

Use above contact for any questions or comments you may have.

The County Commission will make the board appointments in the County Commission meeting set for December 17, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

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Election Results – November, 2024

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General Election Results are scheduled to begin posting online on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 8:30pm Mountain Time.

  • U.S. President and Vice President
  • U.S. Senate
  • U.S. House District 2
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor
  • Attorney General
  • State Auditor
  • State Treasurer
  • State Senate District 27
  • State Senate District 29
  • State House District 72
  • State House District 73
  • State House District 74
  • State House District 75
  • State School Board 15
  • County Commission Seat C
  • County Assessor
  • County Clerk/Auditor Special 2 Year Seat
  • County Recorder
  • County Treasurer
  • Local School Board District 1
  • Local School Board District 2
  • Local School Board District 3
  • MATTHEW B. DURRANT Judicial Retention
  • RYAN D. TENNEY Judicial Retention
  • KEITH C. BARNES Judicial Retention
  • MICHAEL FLEMMING LEAVITT Judicial Retention
  • RONALD L. READ Judicial Retention
  • Constitutional Amendment B
  • Constitutional Amendment C
  • RAP Tax

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Notice for Regular General Election and RAP Tax

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Election Day Notice for Regular General Election and RAP Tax

Election Day

Washington County, Utah
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Polling: 7:00 am — 8:00 pm

In compliance with Utah Code 11-14-202, notice is given that the RAP Tax renewal will be on the Ballot for the Regular General Election being held Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Voting Locations & Precincts

Washington County will have Vote Center locations on November 5, 2024 to assist voters. Accessible voting equipment will be available at the vote center to assist voters with sight and mobility issues. Disabled voters may also contact the county Clerk’s office to learn more about a new program to assist them in voting independently at home, please contact us at (435) 301-7248.

All Washington County precincts will be available at the vote center location. The vote center locations are the Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr, St George, Utah and the Hurricane Community Center, 63 S 100 W, Hurricane Utah 84737. More information can also be found on the county’s website or https://vote.utah.gov/. The polls will open November 5, 2024 at 7:00 am and continue open until 8:00 pm of the same day.

If there are any changes to the location of a vote center or the addition of a vote center more information will be provided at county’s website or https://vote.utah.gov/.

Questions or Comments

For questions, please contact the Washington County Clerk’s office at (435) 301-7248 or email your question to elections@washco.utah.gov.

Opinion Question

Regarding imposing a Recreation, Arts, and Parks Sales Tax (RAP Tax)

Should Washington County impose a one tenth of one percent (1/10th of 1%) sales and use tax for the purpose of funding recreational and cultural facilities and organizations such as the following:

  1. Publicly owned or operated athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, gymnasiums, swimming pools, campgrounds, trails, or other facilities used for recreational purposes; and
  2. Non-profit organizations, institutions, and municipal or county cultural councils having as their primary purpose the advancement and preservation of art, music, theater, dance, cultural arts, or natural history?

For the RAP tax
Against the RAP tax

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EXTENDED: Vacancy for Northwestern Special Service District Administrative Control Board

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DEADLINE EXTENDED to October 28 by 5:00pm

NOTICE is hereby given that because of the resignation of two members, there are two vacancies on the Northwest Special Service District Administrative Control Board expiring on December 31, 2025. The county invites any interested person to apply for appointment to the board, provided that the person meets the qualifications stated in this notice.

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

  1. Be a U.S. Citizen;
  2. Be a registered voter residing in the boundary of the Northwestern Special Service District

Those wishing to serve on the Northwestern Special Service District Administrative Control Board should submit a completed Notice of Candidacy form to the Washington County Commission on or before October 28, 2024, 5:00pm.

The form may be submitted in person at the County Commission office listed below or by email at:

attn: Jayanne Lewis
Email: Jayanne.Lewis@washco.utah.gov
(435) 301-7005
Washington County Commission Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

Use above for any questions or comments you may have.

Applicants may be invited to interview for the position. The County Commission intends to make appointments to this Board shortly after the application period closes.

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Public Notice – Seeking Proposals for Emergency Operations and Legacy Park Storage Facility

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Washington County Utah is seeking Qualification Proposals for the construction of an Emergency Operations and Legacy Park Storage Facility with offices and training near the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hurricane City, Utah at 5710 W Shooting Sports Park Rd. The new facility is planned to include garage bays, storage space, offices, and associated uses. The facility is expected to be approximately 17,225 square feet in size. For preliminary plans and a copy of the Request for Qualifications, respondents may send an email to: nicholle.felshaw@washco.utah.gov. Deadline for Submission of Statement of Qualifications: 4:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Washington County Commission Office at 111 E Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 (Google Maps). Only those respondents who are pre-qualified through this process will be allowed to bid on the construction of the facility.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024
Sunday, October 13, 2024

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Public Notice – 2024 Property Tax Adjustment

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Property Tax Adjustment by the
Washington County Commission

Please take notice that on the day of October 1, 2024, the Washington County Commission and pursuant to Utah Code Ann. 59-2-1347 adjusted the property taxes owed on the parcels described below after finding the adjustments to be in the best human interests and that the adjustment serves the interests to the state and county.

Property Owner: Rural Housing Development Corporation — DBA Self-Help Homes
Adjustment: Adjust taxes owed to $0.00

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Amended Date for Testing of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

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AMENDED DATE – PUBLIC NOTICE

Testing of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

In accordance with UCA 20A-4-104, testing of the automatic tabulating equipment will be held at the Washington County Administration Building, 111 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770 (Google Maps), on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at noon. The meeting will begin in the outside office, Entrance C. This office is located on the north side of the building, facing east.

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Public Notice for Testing of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Testing of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

In accordance with UCA 20A-4-104, testing of the automatic tabulating equipment will be held at the Washington County Administration Building, 111 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770 (Google Maps), on Monday, October 7, 2024, at noon. The meeting will begin in the outside office, Entrance C. This office is located on the north side of the building, facing east.

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Notice for RAP Tax Special Meeting and Public Hearing

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WASHINGTON COUNTY NOTICE
SPECIAL MEETING
AND
PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Commissioners of Washington County will hold a special meeting and public hearing to receive input from the citizens of Washington County regarding the renewal of the RAP Tax, a .1% (1/10 of 1%) sales tax used for the development and maintenance of publicly owned Recreational Facilities and Parks, and to support non-profit Cultural Organizations. Equal time will be provided for both those in favor or against the renewal of the RAP Tax.

Hearing Time and Location

The special meeting and public hearing will be held by the Board of Commissioners of Washington County on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm, at:

Washington County Administration Building
Commission Chambers on the 4th floor
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)