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San Juan County Commissioners Approve Mid-Year Budget and Interim Assessor

By Utah News Staff · Originally published September 4, 2026 · 2 min read
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The San Juan County Board of Commissioners met in Monticello to address mid-year budget adjustments, financial statements, and various local resolutions.

Key takeaways

  • The Commission approved 2026 mid-year budget adjustments and second quarter financials.
  • Nate Pitts was appointed as the interim San Juan County Assessor.
  • The board approved a right of way easement with Rocky Mountain Power.
  • A public comment addressed the management plan for Bears Ears National Monument.

The San Juan County Board of Commissioners conducted a meeting in Monticello on August 18, 2026, to approve several administrative and financial measures. The session included discussions on budget adjustments and the appointment of an interim county assessor.

During the meeting, the Commission approved the 2026 mid-year budget and related adjustments. The board also reviewed and approved the second quarter financial statements, including the revenue summary and balance sheet.

Other approved actions included a right of way easement between San Juan County and Rocky Mountain Power, which is expected to commence in approximately 18 months. The Commission also passed a resolution to initiate the annexation of certain unincorporated territory into the Moab Valley Fire Protection District and approved a resolution to appoint Nate Pitts as the interim San Juan County Assessor.

In public comment, Jake Palma, the BLM Monticello Field Manager, spoke regarding recent executive action by President Donald H. Trump concerning the reduction of the Bears Ears National Monument, noting that a new management plan was expected to be developed over the following year.

The Commission also addressed several legal and community matters. This included approving a resolution for the filing of cross-appeals related to 2026 taxpayer appeals and a letter of support for the Sagebrush Flats Apartment Complex in Blanding. Additionally, the board voted to deny three late applications from the 2025 Board of Equalization Hearing.

Commissioners also provided updates on various regional matters, such as the upcoming Judicial District Court data exchange with the Aneth Court and a planned fundraiser for the Children's Justice Center scheduled for September 2, 2026.

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