Friday January 8, 2021

The newly seated Grand County Commission might have some fresh faces, but all have worked for years in various capacities across our community. That’s certainly true for Sarah Stock, who was appointed on Tuesday to fill the vacant District 3 seat. Stock grew up in Castle Valley, and has worked largely in community service, especially on issues surrounding environmental justice. Today on the news, her thoughts as she begins her role as Grand County Commissioner.

Plus, our Weekly News Reel! where local newspaper reporters discuss their latest stories about our area. First (8:00), some water news from The Times-Independent. Editor Doug McMurdo explains how Moab City is taking a harder look at how much water is in the aquifer, and what that means for development. He also discusses the new Grand County Commission, and an evaluation of its role with the Utah Association of Counties. Plus (17:00), the San Juan County Commission denied Rally on the Rocks a lease for their headquarters and vendor show in Spanish Valley. We hear from Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire about what happened and why this issue might no longer be just about this one event. And, McGuire discusses a new study about public health and regional economics.

Show Notes:

Photo: Grand County Commissioner Sarah Stock

Weekly News Reel Mentions -

The Times-Independent: Got Water?
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/got-water/
The Times-Independent: Commission appoints Sarah Stock to vacant seat
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/commission-appoints-sarah-stock-to-vacant-seat/
The Times-Independent: Commission discusses OHVs, illegal camping, zoning issues at meeting
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/commission-discusses-ohvs-illegal-camping-zoning-issues-at-meeting/

Moab Sun News: San Juan declines Rally on the Rocks lease
https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_aec9960a-51d0-11eb-980d-8b2a11eaec1c.html
Moab Sun News: Businesses look ahead to 2021 season
https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_ebccd4bc-51db-11eb-9523-ef1e3aaeec5d.html