The Emery County Public Lands Council released a notice regarding its 2026 public meeting schedule. The meetings were set to convene at the Emery County Administrative Building located at 75 East Main Street in Castle Dale, Utah.
Council Membership Details
The council membership included Rod Player as Chairman, Varian Allen as Vice Chairman, Les Wilberg, Kim McFarlane, Leon McElprang, Ben Grimes, Tyson Huntington, Patrick Sundstrom, Craig Johansen, and Bradford Richman.
Scheduled 2026 Meeting Dates
The 2026 meeting schedule included sessions on January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, and December 1st. All listed meetings were scheduled for 10:00 A.M.
Mission and Preservation Goals
The council stated its intent to aggressively preserve the community heritage of Emery County by participating in and influencing public land planning and decision-making processes under the authority of the Emery County Commission.
Council Purpose and Objectives
The Public Lands Council was designed to serve as a forum for open discussion regarding natural resource and public land issues. The council aimed to provide well thought-out county responses to proposed plans and recommendations for future policy, with the goal of resolving conflicts between the County and land management agencies at the county level where applicable.
