Chances are, if you think at all about the road crews you pass on Utah’s streets, it probably centers around the extra time it takes to maneuver around them before reaching your destination. We like to think that you might also appreciate the job... (Read More)

Are you among the many of us making plans for the new year? We aren’t talking about lifting the bubbly on New Year’s Eve. We want to make 2019 the best year ever! At the Utah Association of Special Districts, we hit the ground running... (Read More)

It’s official! Halloween is over, the Hallmark channel is running its Christmas fare and, if you’re like most of us, the beginning twinges of holiday tension are setting in. OK, stop and take a deep breath. We are not going to point out all... (Read More)

This September, our country paid homage to a true patriot, John McCain. While not all might have agreed with his politics, the bipartisan response to his death, made public in a series of heartfelt eulogies delivered by Democrats and Republicans... (Read More)

We talk a lot about being prepared in Utah at the Utah Association of Special Districts, whether we’re preparing our snow removal districts for record snowfalls – we can hope – or for a state population predicted to double by 2060. But the... (Read More)

We have a full plate over at the the Utah Association of Special Districts. The annual convention is coming in November and the Utah legislative general session happens in January so you’d think the last thing on our mind would be heading back to... (Read More)

Today, August 15, marks the August 2018 Interim day of the Utah State Legislature. If you haven't already set aside some time in your day planner to attend, now is the perfect time to do so. Staying engaged and involved in the legislative process is... (Read More)

As hard as it is to believe, summer is drawing to a close. While we have some sunlight left – Daylight Saving Time is with us until Nov. 4 – it’s time to make some subtle shifts to fall mode. As always, your local and special service... (Read More)

As we’re sure you’ve already heard, our annual UASD convention is coming up again, Nov. 7-9 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, where it was held last year. While we haven’t nailed all the details down yet, you can count on training... (Read More)

Between a nearly non-existent snowfall last winter and scorching temperatures in May, many of us around Utah are facing some of the toughest irrigation conditions we’ve seen in recent years. And as you might expect, our water districts are... (Read More)