Ty Gant

KANAB — The Kane County Commission on April 14 considered proposed changes to the county’s General Plan, with discussion centering on how future growth should balance the rights of existing residents, property owners and new development. The meeting opened with routine business and a legislative update from a representative of U.S. Sen. Mike Lee’s office, who discussed federal efforts related to agriculture, privacy and election issues. The Kane County Commission met on April 14 considered...

ORDERVILLE—Following the regular opening ceremonies, the April 1 meeting of the Orderville Town Board started on the primary agenda, beginning with the planned shift in regular meeting times. Per previous discussion, the council proposed a shift to Mondays at 5:30 p.m., to avoid significant overtime concentrated on a single day imposed on city staff, as well as to avoid conflict with common times for municipal and school activities like youth basketball. The council unanimously voted aye,...

KANAB, Utah — The Kane County Commis­sion approved $10,000 in Rural County Grant Fund support for local farmers markets and downtown business improvements during its March 24 meeting. Government Affairs Director Taylor Glover discusses agricultural road use during the Kane County Commission meeting on March 24. Photo by Morgan Shakespear. The funding, recom­mended by the Kane County Economic Opportunity Board, will support outdoor markets across the county and assist with façade and aesthetic...