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Jason Allen serves as contact for Morgan County Weed Board

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Jason Allen serves as a contact for the Morgan County Weed Board, an advisory body that provides recommendations to the Weed Supervisor.

Key takeaways

  • Jason Allen is a contact for the Morgan County Weed Board.
  • The board advises the Weed Supervisor.
  • The board met multiple times in 2026 to discuss weed booklets, helicopter use, and chemical storage.
  • The board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 3:30 PM.

Jason Allen serves as a contact for the Morgan County Weed Board, according to meeting notices posted by the county, as of June 9, 2026. The board, which operates in an advisory capacity to make recommendations to the Weed Supervisor, maintains an office at the Morgan County Library located at 50 W 100 N in Morgan.

Throughout the spring and summer of 2026, the board held several meetings to discuss various weed abatement strategies and administrative tasks. On March 26, 2026, the board met at the Morgan County Library to discuss which weed variety to concentrate on and which specific areas of the county required attention. During that meeting, the board also addressed the election of a board president and the establishment of a regular monthly meeting schedule.

As the board moved into April, members focused on specific administrative and logistical assignments. On April 9, 2026, the board met to discuss the use of helicopters in Summitt and Davis counties. During that same meeting, the board established a recurring meeting schedule to occur on the second Thursday of every month at 3:30 PM. Other agenda items for that session included weed identification and reviewing assignments from previous meetings.

In May, the board's discussions turned toward the logistical needs of weed management. At a meeting held on May 14, 2026, the board discussed the potential housing for sprayers and chemicals, weighing the options of using a county shed or a location at Dees. The board also worked on selecting two weed species to include in a dedicated booklet.

By June, the board was focused on the printing and distribution process for the Morgan County Weed Booklet. According to a notice posted on June 9, 2026, a meeting was scheduled for June 11, 2026, at the Morgan County Library to discuss the printing and distribution of the booklet. This meeting also included updates on the Bog-O-Woad via the Morgan Conservation Board and updates regarding the herbicide reimbursement program.

While the board is composed of various members, such as Kate Becker, Jason Allen is listed as a primary contact for the entity. Residents can reach the board contact via email at jmallen@morgan.state.ut.us or by telephone at 801-845-4094. The board's activities are centered on managing noxious weeds and coordinating abatement efforts across the county through advisory recommendations.

What this means for Morgan

For Morgan residents, the work of the Morgan County Weed Board ensures that local weed management is handled through a structured advisory process. By coordinating on items like the Morgan County Weed Booklet and herbicide reimbursement, the board helps provide the Weed Supervisor with the necessary information to manage noxious species across the county.

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