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)

With Utah’s interim sessions in full swing – click here for a calendar of upcoming dates – it’s an ideal time to reach out to the legislators who will soon make decisions on the proposed bills that could affect your local or special service... (Read More)

It was in February of 1968 that an Alabama senator made the first call to 911, testing an emergency system that now receives about 270 million calls a year across the country. Many 911 dispatch centers still struggle with landline-based equipment... (Read More)

The sun is bright, the sky is blue, and Utah’s hematite-laden mountains glow a brilliant red. What could possibly add to this beautiful scene we call home? It’s time to get out there and smell the wildflowers! While Utah’s water... (Read More)