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Moab's county commissioners just met and tackled some major issues. They discussed a study on Arches National Park's timed entry system, updates to land-use codes, and got a sobering update on the Colorado River drought. Big decisions are definitely on the horizon for the area.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 4 mentions in the last 30 days, 7 the 60 before.
These decisions could impact everything from tourism revenue to local development costs.
Locals and visitors could benefit from better managed tourism and more thoughtful development.
No groups negatively affected
Commissioners reversed their own July denial of the Burr Oaks rezone, awarded the Arches shuttle attendant contract to Via on a 4-3 vote, and heard that replacing the county jail would likely mean a new county-wide sales tax.
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The commission put $350,000 of a voter-approved local road-and-trail fund toward the Arches shuttle pilot — and two commissioners walked out before the vote.
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