The Emery County Commission scheduled a meeting for September 1, 2026, according to a August 31 notice. The meeting was set to take place at 3:00 PM at the Emery County Administration Building in Castle Dale.
The agenda for the meeting included several discussion items. Commissioners were set to discuss an emergency declaration related to recent flooding events and a plan of action for constructing catch basins or other emergency watershed protection infrastructure.
Other items on the agenda included the issuance of awards for professional services regarding commercial renovations at the Huntington Branch Library and the Castle Dale Branch Library. The commission was also scheduled to discuss a contract with Clean Cut Roofing & Siding for work at the Sheriff's Office Building in Green River, as well as proposed Rural County Grant Projects for 2027.
The meeting agenda also featured a presentation by Niki Allred regarding a community assessment report for the One Direction Prevention Coalition. Additionally, the commission was scheduled to discuss the ratification of a memorandum of understanding between Emery County and the State of Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands concerning compensation for wildfire services.
The Emery County Board of Commissioners consists of Chairman Dennis Worwood, Vice Chairman Jordan Leonard, and Commissioner Keven Jensen. Individuals requiring special accommodations for the meeting were directed to notify the Emery County Commission office.
