The Sevier County Commission is the governing body for the region that includes Aurora, which had a population of 984 as of April 1, 2020, according to the Aurora town knowledge base. The Commission conducts business through worksessions and meetings to address regional infrastructure, safety, and development projects.
According to commission minutes from December 8, 2025, the Commission held a scheduled worksession in the Conference Room of the Sevier County Administration Building in Richfield. During that meeting, commissioners Scott Johnson, Greg Jensen, and Ralph Brown were present. Other attendees included Clerk/Auditor Steven Wall, Executive Director Malcolm Nash, and Brodie Bagley from the Road Department. The Commission also met with representatives from the Utah Department of Transportation, Jones & DeMille Engineering, Redmond Minerals, Aurora Mayor Quarnberg, and Mayor Election Sprague. One primary topic of discussion during that December 8, 2025, session was the intersection east of Aurora on Center Street where it connects to Highway 24. Representatives from the Utah Department of Transportation reviewed the cost of widening the road and installing turn-lanes, though the document states traffic counts did not warrant additional safety factors at that time. The Commission also discussed the Aurora to Salina bike path, noting that funding for the project would likely be in place late in 2026.
In a worksession held on April 7, 2025, the Commission again met with Scott Johnson, Greg Jensen, and Ralph Brown. Additional attendees included Executive Director Malcolm Nash, County Attorney Casey Jewkes, Clerk/Auditor Steven C. Wall, and Road Supervisor Bob Watts. During this session, Aurora Mayor Daven Quarnberg, Kim Robinson, and Tourism Director Amy Myers participated in discussions regarding possible routes for a new section of the bike path between Salina and Aurora. The Commission also discussed the Sand Ledges project, with Amy Myers providing an update on a proposal to the SITLA regarding potential improvements. Furthermore, Malcolm Nash reported on a request regarding ownership near Mount Terrill, noting the County might own property in that area and stating he would work with the Forest Service to verify that ownership.
During a worksession on May 19, 2025, the Commission reviewed plans for the Salina/Aurora Bike Path. Shay Morrison of R6 Regional Council reviewed the proposed path and discussed UDOT funding and Outdoor Recreation Funding for the project. The Commission also discussed updates on Secure Rural Schools Funding, with Executive Director Malcolm Nash reporting on his trip to Washington DC regarding the continuation of this funding to the County and its entities. Additionally, the Commission reviewed a report from IEM Engineering regarding flood mitigation recommendations for a waste ditch from Monroe through the valley near the Elsinore Addition. The meeting also included a presentation from Heidi Stringham of Snow College regarding programs offered at the Richfield Branch, including the EMT Course intended to help staff the part-time EMT force.
What this means for Aurora
Aurora residents are governed by the Sevier County Commission, which manages regional concerns such as the safety of the Center Street and Highway 24 intersection and the development of the Salina to Aurora bike path. The Commission's work involves coordinating with state agencies like UDOT and various engineering firms to manage infrastructure and regional funding for the county.
