Local Government Roundup: June 2026

Kane County

The Kane County Commission approved a $500,000 plan to renovate the county assessor and DMV building, addressing aging roof, HVAC and plumbing systems. The project will be funded with $200,000 from the Buildings and Grounds Fund and $300,000 from the Municipal Building Authority.

Commissioners also approved a new ordi­nance regulating com­mercial water hauling and adopted several housekeeping amend­ments to county zoning ordinances. Other ac­tions included approv­ing bids, grant-related items and funding for county signage projects.

The commission also heard a request from the Five County As­sociation of Govern­ments to increase Kane County’s annual con­tribution from $18,000 to $26,000. Association officials said additional local support is needed because reserve funds that previously helped offset operating costs have been depleted.

Kanab

Growth remained a major theme in Kanab during June.

The City Council adopted a revenue-neutral property tax rate for fiscal year 2027 that is expected to generate about $1.45 million in revenue, con­sistent with the city’s adopted budget.

Council members also continued dis­cussing the possibility of annexing property north of the city to help ensure long-term fire protection as de­velopment expands. The proposed 26-lot Gateway Development subdivision also re­turned to the agenda, with council members encouraging coordina­tion with Kane County on future roadway con­nections.

The council accepted a state grant of up to $49,702.63 for an ADA-accessible playground at Jacob Hamblin Park and declared an aging street sweeper and three city vehicles sur­plus as newer equip­ment enters service.

Orderville

Housing affordabil­ity took center stage in Orderville as town officials introduced a proposed “tiny-lot” residential zoning dis­trict designed to al­low smaller homes on smaller lots.

The council also ta­bled a vacation rental permit application af­ter neighboring prop­erty owners voiced concerns, approved the fiscal year 2027 budget and renewed cooperative wildfire mutual aid and train­ing agreements with neighboring agencies.

Council members also hired a local at­torney to serve as the town’s civil counsel.

Glendale

Long-range planning highlighted Glendale’s June meetings.

The Town Council agreed to work with the Five County Asso­ciation of Governments to update the town’s general plan and zon­ing map, a process that will guide future land-use decisions.

The council also ap­proved parameters for a water revenue bond of up to $100,000, with a public hearing scheduled for July, and adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget along with an updated fee schedule.

Additional actions included approving a rezoning request for a 21-acre property and switching accounting software in an effort to reduce operating costs.

Big Water

June was largely de­voted to planning for the coming fiscal year in Big Water.

Town officials held a special meeting early in the month to re­view the proposed fis­cal year 2027 budget and discuss employee insurance and retire­ment policies before returning later in June for additional budget business.

The June 17 meet­ing agenda included final budget adoption and property tax cer­tification, along with consideration of a new Wildland-Urban Inter­face Code, updates to town personnel poli­cies, a communications site agreement, instal­lation of “No Engine Brake” signs along U.S. Highway 89 and ap­pointments to vacant Community Recre­ation and Enhance­ment Board positions.

Budget documents prepared for the meet­ing proposed a general fund budget of approxi­mately $1.16 million for fiscal year 2027, with public safety and fire protection con­tinuing to account for a significant share of town spending.