Derek Dowsett is the Producer of the County Seat. Now entering his 11th season of the program, he has received what he considers a "Crash Course" in County Government.

August is Tax Relief MonthSalt Lake County has been reaching out to the community to let people know about tax relief programs that can provide some much needed help. Derek Dowsett attended one of their events for some background on available tax relief for all citizens in Utah who meet the qualifications.Terry Wood will sit down and discuss the appeals process on property taxes and available tax relief with Kevin Jacobs, the Salt Lake County Assessor and Wayne Cushing, the Salt Lake County Treasurer. What are the qualifications, process, and deadlines?Link to the Salt Lake County Treasurer’s Office:                        http://treasurer.slco.org/html/taxRelief/index.html

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This Weekend’s Calendar of Events:

Beaver County Fair – 15 miles west of Beaver City on U-21.  For information call: 435-438-5081 AUG 21-23

Carbon County Helper Arts Festival Aug 15-17 http://www.castlecountry.com/Calendar-of-Events

Davis County Fair August 13th-16th:                                                  https://events.regtix.com/index.php?xName=daviscountyfair&xType=htm&Flag Retirement as part of the Fair:                                          http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/featured_items/2014/davis_county_flag_retirement_and_military_tribute.pdf Garfield County : Bryce ATV Rally Aug 20-23 :http://www.brycecanyoncountry.com/events/ Davis County 5K Walk/Run
http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/health/family_health/health_promotion/physical_activity/davis_county_walks/5k/default.cfm?results=true&CFID=13263787&CFTOKEN=22370598Iron County Fair Mud Bog Aug 16

Rich County Fair Aug 14-16

San Juan County Friday Night at the Fort Jim Keyes Aug 15 http://www.utahscanyoncountry.com/events.htmlUtah County Fair Aug 13-16  

Weber County : Ogden Valley Balloon and Artist Festival Aug 15-17  http://www.onlyinogden.com/ogden-events.html