Washington County of Utah
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Receiving Center Set to Bridge Gap in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crises Resources

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Washington County officials, the Utah Legislature, and Governor Spencer Cox continue to support law enforcement, families, and individuals. To that end, they are holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, March 18th from 12:15 to 12:45 pm at 5500 W. (Regional Park Road) in Hurricane, Utah (Google Maps) for a Receiving Center that will bridge current gaps in responding to the mental health and substance abuse crises.

Law enforcement officers face unique challenges when responding to incidents involving individuals suffering from drug addiction and mental or emotional instability. Many families and individuals in our community have similarly been confronted with these types of emergencies, sometimes with devastating outcomes. The Utah Legislature began funding receiving centers a couple of years ago, and Washington County officials have been eager to have a Receiving Center in our area. A generous $50,000 donation from Intermountain Health Care helped make obtaining one possible.

The Washington County Receiving Center will be a short-term, crisis-care facility for individuals dealing with mental health or substance abuse crises. When appropriate, law enforcement officers will take people to the center instead of jail or the St. George Regional Hospital. Additionally, the Receiving Center will provide walk-in services for individuals or families in crisis.

“So many of our families find themselves dealing with mental health or addiction issues at some point in time,” Commissioner Victor Iverson said. “This Receiving Center will be a valuable resource for families and individuals in crisis. It will also strengthen our law enforcement’s ability to respond to difficult situations with increased effectiveness and bring hope to neighbors and friends who find themselves in hopeless situations.”

The Receiving Center will be centrally located in the county, just off SR-9 near Legacy Park. It will be a short-term, stabilizing facility designed to respond to emergency situations. Professional staff from the Southwest Behavioral Health Center will be on hand to monitor individuals and to help develop plans so that after the immediate crisis is over, individuals will be connected with other community resources that provide a long-term solution.

“This center will be a safe place to stabilize people in immediate need, while long-term, personalized solutions are found,” Commissioner Iverson emphasized. “Washington County is proud to be building this center with our city, state, law enforcement, and mental health partners. We appreciate their support and collaboration as we all seek to find answers to these very complex problems.”

The Washington County Commissioners will join with Governor Spencer Cox, members of the Utah State Senate and House of Representatives, County Sheriff Nate Brooksby, County Attorney Eric Clarke, representatives from Southwest Behavioral Health Center and Intermountain Healthcare, as well as other key stakeholders for the groundbreaking. Members of the public are also invited to attend.

Vote by Mail, Register Online by June 19, vote.utah.gov
Elections, News, Press Releases, Public Notices, Things To Do

Elections Announcement – Deadline for Party Affiliation

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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
Elections, News, Press Releases, Public Notices

Utah State Legislature Alters Filing Period For Declaration of Candidacy

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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
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SR-18 Road Construction Project Info

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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
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RFP for Legacy Park Warmup Area by Covered Arena

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

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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
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RFP for Replace Dixie Center’s Exhibit Hall Lighting System

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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.