The Cache County Council serves as the legislative body for Cache County, which includes the city of Logan, which had a population of 52,778 as of April 1, 2020. The council conducts its business in the Council Chambers at the Historic Courthouse.
Legislative actions by the council include the adoption of local ordinances. For example, the council passed Ordinance No. 2023-36, which was approved on October 24, 2023. This ordinance amended the Cache County consolidated fee schedule and was implemented 15 days after its passage and approval. According to the text of the ordinance, the council is required by Utah Code Ann. § 17-53—211 to adopt ordinances that establish fees for services provided by certain county officers. This specific ordinance included fees for various services, such as a $3.00 charge for all classes of 911 services and a $17.00 fee for garbage collection for a 60-gallon bin picked up once per week. Other fees established by the ordinance included a $45.00 charge for container exchange and a $25.00 charge for container delivery.
The council also manages the appointment of various committees. However, this process has faced procedural disagreements. According to a report by KVNU, the council was scheduled to appoint members to the Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee at a regular meeting on July 28, but the matter was tabled. This delay occurred after issues arose regarding procedures and alleged bias among proposed panel members.
Prior to the July 28 meeting, the council had passed Resolution 2026-25 on July 14. Under that resolution, Policy Analyst Andrew Erickson proposed eight names for the study committee. The proposed members included council members Kathryn Beus and Keegan Garrity, along with Melissa Dahle of Logan, Nathan Player of Petersboro, Emily Schmidt of North Logan, Jon-David Jorgensen of Smithfield, Nathan Laursen of Nibley, and Jay Dee Jensen of Mendon.
County Executive George Daines raised objections to the proposal, stating that the procedure for selecting those individuals was largely by invitation. Daines noted that the council must stick to its rules when making them. Council member Joann Bennett also raised concerns, stating she would like to see an unbiased member or members appointed to the committee. Bennett suggested that members with long associations with regional recreational initiatives might already hold opinions based on previous experience.
Council Chair Sandi Goodlander agreed to table the committee appointment issue until the council's next meeting on August 11. The Regional Recreation Centers Feasibility Study Committee is intended to act as a directing body for third-party experts, architects, or consultants involved in the study effort. The committee is expected to provide a final recommendation to the Cache County Council no later than March 1, 2027. The funding for the broader feasibility study, which began with a contract with VCBO Architecture in January 2025, was provided by allocations from the Restaurant, Arts, Parks and Zoos Tax accounts.
What this means for Logan
For Logan residents, the Cache County Council acts as a primary legislative authority. The council's decisions impact local costs through ordinances like the 2023 fee schedule and shape regional infrastructure through committees, such as the one tasked with recommending a future recreation center by March 1, 2027.
