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Petition Circulating to Change County Form of Government

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A petition is currently circulating regarding an optional plan to change the county form of government from a County Commission to a County Council with a Manager. Information regarding local initiatives and referenda can be found through the Clerk Auditor's office or the State website.

Key takeaways

  • A petition is circulating to change the county form of government from a County Commission to a County Council with a Manager.
  • A financial report for the petition was submitted on June 18, 2026.
  • Voters may request signature removal by submitting a notarized statement per UCA 20A-7-605.
  • The State website provides links to statewide petitions and information on signatories.

A petition is currently circulating in Uintah County to implement an optional plan to change the county form of government. The proposed change would transition the government from a County Commission to a County Council with a Manager.

According to information provided by the local clerk auditor's office, a financial report related to this process was submitted on June 18, 2026.

Individuals interested in initiatives and referenda are encouraged to refer to the State website. The state website provides information and links to current statewide petitions in process, as well as a link to see who has signed.

Regarding the local petition, those with questions are advised to contact the Petition Sponsors. Information concerning the removal of signatures can be found in the State Code; voters may request that their signature be removed from a petition by submitting a notarized statement. The source notes that signing a petition is public information and refers to UCA 20A-7-605 for further details.

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