Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Davis County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in general with high priority
Permanent Supportive and Transitional Housing Land Acquisition
Commissioner Crofts raised concerns that large corporate buyers are purchasing about 12% of available housing in Davis County, driving up home prices and squeezing local families.
Homelessness Prevention and Behavioral Health Support
The county allocated $25,000 in opioid litigation settlement funds to the South Davis Metro Fire District to buy secure drug disposal boxes. These boxes help first responders safely store and handle dangerous substances.
Anti-Semitism Resolution and Community Inclusivity
The county commission formally condemned anti-Semitism and adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition following rising local concerns and hate crime data. Commissioners stressed the importance of standing against hate and maintaining civil discourse.
Angel Street Extension Project
Davis County is partnering with Kaysville City to fund a major $4.96 million road extension that connects Angel Street to Sunset Drive and provides a new trailhead for the West Davis Trail.