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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.
Northern Corridor Right-of-Way and Mojave Desert Tortoise
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.
Notice of Vacancies for Pine Valley
NOTICE is hereby given that there is:
- One (1) vacancy on the Pine Valley Local District Administrative Control Board
- One (1) vacancy on the Pine Valley Special Service District
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.
Posted in conjunction with publishing:
Public Hearing Notice for 2020 and 2021 Washington County Budget
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 Clerk-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
Posted in conjunction with publishing:
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.
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.
Election Results – November, 2020
Click here to view the results
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
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.
How Vote By Mail Works in Utah
We have a YouTube video that shows an in-depth look at how ballots are processed by counties in Utah.
Road Work — Chip Seal Schedule for 2020
Washington County Road Department
Chip Seal Schedule 2020
- Monday, August 24, 2020: Chip sealing roads in Town of Pine Valley. NO road closures but delays should be expected.
- Tuesday, August 25, 2020 : Chip sealing roads in the Town of Pine Valley. NO road closures but delays should be expected.
- Wednesday, August 26, 2020 : Chip sealing Old Highway 91 beginning at the AZ / UT State line and working towards the Gunlock Rd intersection.
- Thursday, August 27, 2020 : Chip sealing Old Highway 91 from the AZ / UT State Line working towards the Gunlock Road Intersection.
- Monday, August 31, 2020 thru Thursday, September 03, 2020: Old Highway 91 from AZ / UT State Line working towards Gunlock RD intersection and Apex Mine Road.
There will be NO road closures, but flaggers and pilot cars will be used every day. Traffic may be limited to one lane at a time and drivers should expect delays.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Washington County Road Department at (435) 634-5736.