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Wasatch County takes developer-led town issue to governor's office

By kpcw.org · Originally published August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Wasatch County Councilmember Erik Rowland discusses local opposition to Utah's preliminary municipality pilot program and possible legislative changes coming for the Military Installation Development Authority. The pilot program allows the state to approve two applications each year to entities trying to start their own cities.

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