Archives for July 2014

The Wild Horse is an icon of the American West. As such they were protected under the Horse and Burro Act in 1971. 43 years later that very protection may be one of the biggest threats to Wild Horses.

This week the program looks at the Wild Horse program administered by the BLM and  the challenges that land managers face following rules, regulations and laws that have been put in place to protect Wild Horses. We also met with County representatives who are frustrated by the issues created by the overpopulation of Wild Horse herds. The issues on the ground affect a number of users of both Public and Private Lands.

Tune into the program this Sunday at 8:30 am on ABC4UTAH to see the discussion. Or look it up on our You Tube Channel: (May not be uploaded until Sunday Morning)

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLum3SCQ9mGZTvVoJgnI38np2P-oa4ernj

You may also want to watch our previous discussion on County Councils from last week’s show.

http://youtu.be/Gv6j1yx4Sgo?list=UUutDmZVNNXEFm4J9ipI4LTg

Or you can find more details from the BLM:

http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/whbprogram.html

Including a great documentary on the Wild Horses and Burros:

http://youtu.be/eAmKRCH6908 Good Background

If you think you might have a solution to the Wild Horse and Burro problem check out the BLM’s prize challenge for a solution:

http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/whbprogram/Prize_Challenge.html

Thank you for your interest in County Government and the important issues that affect your life on a daily basis. Below is a list of fun events taking place this weekend.

Great Events Around the State:

Tooele County:

Country Explosion July 17-20

Utah County

Casino Royale UTAH LAKE http://ayltv.com/casino.html JULY 19th

Jiggle Fest http://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/events/jigglefest JULY 19th

Sevier and Piute County:

http://www.candymountainresort.com/info/paiute-atv-trail/

http://www.blastfromthepastcarshow.com/ July 25-26

Rich County:

Bear Lake Monster Swim July 19

Alaskan Salmon BBQ July 19

Uintah County:

Dinosaur National Monument

One of the most surprising things I have learned during my 4 years producing The County Seat is how approachable county officials are. I’ve met some great people. It’s fun to see that we really are all just people. Even people who are elected. Enjoy. -Derek Dowsett

Utah’s Optional Form of County Government
How does a County Council work in contrast to a County Commission? That was the question we set out with this week on the program but we came back with a lot more than we bargained for when we sat down with Lynn Lemon, County Executive Cache County; Gene Ciarus, Grand County Council; Randy Horiuchi, Salt Lake County Council.

Tune in this Sunday Morning at 8:30am on ABC4UTAH to find out what happened or if you missed the program you can go to YouTube and watch it here:

Highlights:

:58 – Terry Wood describes the Council Form
6:47 – History of Councils in Utah

9:12 – Grand County Council
7:30 – What can we do here in the state?
10:41 – “The Knucklehead Government”
12:35 – Interacting with other offices within the County
14:52 – Budgeting
15:45 – Passing Ordinances
17:29 – Separation of Legislative and Executive Authority
22:37 – What is the value of Separation of Power among a council and executive or mayor?
24:17 – VETO Power
25:13 – Reverting back to the Commission Form
27:13 – The Cost of a Council
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