Rich County, UT

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use application from Union Wireless. The body will also decide on an updated Rich County Development Code.

• Public hearing for Union Wireless to replace an existing tower with a 60' cellular tower at 2426 E 2200 S, Randolph, UT
• Decision on the Updated Rich County Development Code

Elections

Rich County has issued a notice regarding the General Election on November 3, 2026. The document outlines voting dates, ballot mailing schedules, and registration deadlines.

• Ballots mailed beginning October 13, 2026
• Voter registration deadline: October 23 at 5 PM
• Early voting: October 20-November 2 at Rich County Clerk's Office
• Election Day voting: November 3, 7 AM-8 PM at Rich County Clerk's Office and Garden City Town Office
• 24-hour ballot drop boxes in Garden City, Laketown, Randolph, and Woodruff

Utah Trails Board

The Utah Trails Board will meet to approve September meeting minutes and review a BIO-WEST invoice. The board will also discuss trail inventory status, new project priorities, and grants.

• Review of BIO-WEST September invoice
• First Point expansion status
• NEPA RFQ status
• New project priority review
• Trail inventory status

Elections

The Rich County Clerk's Office has posted notice of a Logic & Accuracy Test of its general election equipment, set for Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:00–3:00 PM at the Rich County Courthouse in Randolph, Utah. The notice states the test verifies that all election equipment is functioning correctly and accurately recording votes before the upcoming election. The public is invited to observe. This is a notice of a testing session, not a meeting at which policy votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Logic & Accuracy Test of election equipment, Oct 8, 2026, 1:00–3:00 PM
• Location: Rich County Courthouse, 20 S Main St, Randolph, UT 84064
• Public invited to observe the testing
• Notice posted Sept 25, 2026; contact Anneliesa Peart, [email protected]
• Attachment: 2026 General Notice of Election - Logic and Accuracy Testing.pdf

County Commissioners

The Rich County Commission meets October 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 20 S Main St, Randolph, UT. The morning agenda includes Circuit Breaker approvals, a dam safety grant amendment for Birch Creek, a resident complaint against the Meadowville Special Service District, an America 250 memorial wall presentation, and cyber security legislation for utilities. Commissioners will also vote on September 2026 expenditures and minutes. The afternoon covers wildland expenses and a resident property concern, followed by a Board of Equalization meeting on an assessment error and a tax appeal for Parcel 41-33-080-0067.

• Circuit Breaker Approvals presented by Chief Deputy Treasurer Camille Shinkle
• RC078 Rich County (Birch Creek) HHPD Dam Safety Upgrade Grant Amendment #1 with Ben Marett, Utah Department of Water Resources
• Resident complaint against Meadowville Special Service District from David Borgeson
• Approve September 2026 Expenditures and September 2026 Minutes
• Board of Equalization: assessment error and County Tax Appeal for Blake Anderson, Parcel 41-33-080-0067

Elections

Rich County has issued a notice certifying which candidates qualified for the 2026 Regular General Election ballot, under Utah Code § 20A-5a-210. The notice lists county and local school board candidates and states that a certification from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor covering federal, state, judicial retention, and statewide ballot questions is attached. The election period runs from September 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM to November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM. This is a certification notice, not a meeting with votes or budget decisions.

• County Commissioner Seat A: Bill Cox - Republican
• County Commissioner Seat B: Simeon B Weston - Republican
• Clerk/Auditor: Anneliesa Peart - Republican
• Sheriff candidates: Thomas Keith Wahlberg and Dale Stacey - Republican
• School Board District #3: Eric D Wamsley, Shauna Allen Groll; District #4: Travis Eborn, Richard L Lamb

Planning and Zoning

The Rich County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on repealing and replacing the county's development code. The county attorney found the existing code out of compliance with state statutes, and the updated code aims to align with current state land use laws. Comments are limited to five minutes per speaker, and the regular commission meeting follows the hearing.

• Public hearing on repeal and replacement of Rich County Development Code
• Existing code found out of compliance with state statutes by county attorney
• Comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker; groups asked to designate one speaker
• Code available for review at richcounty.gov, Bear Lake Regional Commission Office (69 N. Paradise Pkwy., Garden City), and Rich County Courthouse (20 S. Main, Randolph)
• Written comments may be sent to Bear Lake County Planning & Zoning Commission, PO Box 472, Garden City, UT 84028

Utah Trails Board

The Utah Trails Board is meeting to approve minutes, review a BIO-WEST invoice, and discuss trail inventory status. They will also strategize on memorandums of understanding with Garden City and Rich County, and consider a grant request to the Trails, Recreation, and Trails (TRT) program for Norm's Trail. The meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

• Review BIO-WEST August Invoice
• Trail Inventory Status
• MOU strategy with Garden City and Rich County
• Grant request to TRT for Norm's Trail
• Next steps in trail planning effort

Elections

Rich County Elections has posted sample ballots for the 2026 General Election. The notice runs from September 18 to November 3, 2026, with the election deadline on November 3 at 8:00 PM. The sample ballot PDF is available as an attachment.

• 2026 General Election sample ballots available
• Election deadline: November 3, 2026, 8:00 PM
• Attachment: 2026 Rich County General Ballot.pdf
• Contact: Anneliesa Peart, Rich County Clerk's Office

County Commissioners

The Rich County Commissioners will hold a morning meeting on September 2, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including a public hearing for an ordinance authorizing electronic meetings for the Board of Equalization and approval of expenditures. The agenda also includes discussions on delinquent accounts, a veterans memorial wall space request, and an economic development services agreement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Authorizing Electronic Meetings for the Board of Equalization
• Approval of expenditures, including Rich Rodeo Club Sponsor Donation Request
• Discussion of delinquent accounts by Sanitation Supervisor Steve Talbot
• Request for additional space for Veterans Memorial Wall in Courthouse
• Economic Development Services Agreement between Rich County and Bear Lake Regional Commission

County Commissioners

The Rich County Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance that would allow Board of Equalization members and the public to attend meetings electronically. The ordinance would require a physical anchor location and set rules for quorum and voting. Public comments will be accepted at the hearing or in writing before it.

• Public hearing on ordinance for electronic attendance at Board of Equalization meetings
• Ordinance requires a physical anchor location for in-person attendance
• Rules for quorum and voting under electronic participation
• Written comments accepted by Rich County Clerk Anneliesa Peart before the hearing

Planning and Zoning

Utah Trails Board

The Utah Trails Board will review July meeting minutes and the BIO-WEST July invoice and budget status. Members will also discuss MOUs, trail inventory planning, and the status of new grants.

• Review/approve July meeting minutes
• Review BIO-WEST July invoice and budget status
• Discussion of MOUs
• Trail inventory planning and training
• New grant status update

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Rich County Local Emergency Planning Committee will convene at the courthouse in Randolph to review and discuss the county’s Emergency Support Function #2 communication plan as part of the County Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting includes a tabletop exercise, member reports, and a presentation on the Risk Management Plan.

• Review of ESF #2 Communication section of County EOP
• RMP Presentation and Q&A
• Short tabletop ‘what if’ exercise
• Member reports

County Commissioners

The Rich County Commission will discuss and decide on several items including a contract amendment with Sunrise Engineering, business license approvals for Bear Lake Senior Care and a restaurant, ambulance rate adjustments, and a watershed agreement for Woodruff Creek. The meeting also includes executive sessions for litigation and approval of financial reports and minutes.

• Sunrise Engineering contract amendment discussion at 10:00 AM
• Bear Lake Senior Care Services LLC business license approval at 10:15 AM
• Restaurant business and liquor license approval at 10:30 AM
• Ambulance rates discussion with Assessor Kim Wilson at 10:45 AM
• Woodruff Creek Watershed agreement with attorney Ben Willoughby at 12:00 PM

Utah Trails Board

The Utah Trails Board is meeting to review and approve June meeting minutes, discuss trail inventory and training, review grant status, and determine next steps for a new grant. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Garden City Offices.

• Review/Approve June Meeting Minutes
• Discuss Trail Inventory and Training
• Review Grant Status
• Determine next steps for new grant

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will meet to discuss health department agreements, fire department annexations, and a watershed improvement project. The session includes a primary election canvass by the Board of Canvassing.

• Public hearing on co-sponsoring an agreement with the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Woodruff Irrigation Company for the Woodruff Creek Watershed
• Approval of an Interlocal Agreement and appointment of a Behavioral Health Director for Bear River Health Department
• Garden City Fire Department annexation lot update
• Rich County 2026 Primary Election Canvass
• USDA Forest Service FY2026 Payments to States Election Form

Elections

The Rich County Elections body will meet to perform the public canvass of the 2026 Primary Election. The meeting is open to the public for witnessing or participation.

• Public Canvass of the 2026 Primary Election

County Commissioners

The Rich County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider co-sponsoring an agreement with the Woodruff Irrigating Company. The proposed agreement is with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the Woodruff Creek Watershed.

• Public hearing regarding a co-sponsorship agreement with Woodruff Irrigating Company and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the Woodruff Creek Watershed

Elections

The Rich County Elections body will hold a public audit of the 2026 Primary Election. Members of the public are invited to witness or participate in the process.

• Public Audit of the 2026 Primary Election at 20 S Main St.

Utah Trails Board

The Utah Trails Board will meet to review budget status and grant updates. The board is also discussing equipment ideas and planning for trail inventory and training.

• Review and approval of May meeting minutes
• May BW Invoice
• Budget status review
• Grant status updates
• Trail inventory planning and training

Planning and Zoning

The Rich County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on a conditional use permit application. The application is for the construction of an asphalt plant at a gravel pit.

• Conditional use permit application by Parsons Concrete for an asphalt plant on parcel 36-15-00-020

Planning and Zoning

The Rich County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on a conditional use permit application. The applicant, Brent A. Larson, is seeking approval to build an agricultural pole barn.

• Conditional use permit application for a 50' x 80' agricultural pole barn at 9515 N Nebeker Rd, Laketown, UT

Elections

The Rich County Elections office will meet to receive Primary Republican Ballots for all precincts. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Rich County Clerk's Office.

• Primary Republican Ballots posted for 17-1, 17-2, 17-3, 17-4, 17-5, and Federal Precincts
• Meeting location: 20 S Main St, Randolph, UT 84064
• Contact: Anneliesa Peart, 435-793-2415
• Deadline to submit ballots: June 23, 2026, 8:00 PM
• ADA accommodations available

Elections

Rich County will conduct a Republican Party primary election to nominate candidates for federal and local offices. The election is open only to voters registered with the Republican Party.

• U.S. House of Representatives (District 2): Blake D. Moore and Karianne Lisonbee
• Rich County Commissioner (Seat A): Heathe Weston, Bill Cox, John Simeon Bell, and Mark Smoot
• Polling location: Rich County Clerk's Office, 20 S. Main St., Randolph, UT
• Polling location: Garden City Town Office, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Bldg. B, Garden City, UT
• Voter party affiliation deadline: April 1, 2026

Elections

Rich County has issued a notice for the 2026 Primary Election on June 23, 2026. The notice outlines mail-in ballot procedures, early voting dates, and in-person voting locations.

• Election Day: June 23, 2026, from 7 AM to 8 PM
• Early Voting: June 9 to June 22 at the Rich County Clerk's Office
• Ballot drop-off locations in Garden City, Laketown, Randolph, and Woodruff
• Voter registration deadline for online or mail: October 12 by 5:00 PM
• In-person voting locations: Rich County Clerk's Office and Garden City Town Office

Elections

This notice announces the schedule for Rich County's primary election ballot processing, which will take place from June 9 through June 26, 2026, at the Courthouse. The public is invited to observe the process on any of the listed dates. No decisions or discussions are on the agenda; it is purely an administrative notice of ballot processing times.

• Ballot processing begins June 9 and continues through June 26, 2026, at the Rich County Courthouse, 20 S Main St, Randolph
• On Election Day, June 23, ballots processed from 9 AM to 9 PM as needed
• Public may observe any day; process may not fill allotted time
• Contact Rich County Clerk Anneliesa Peart at 435-793-2415 for questions

County Commissioners

The Rich County Commissioners will hear presentations from the Bear River Health Department, the Conservation District (annual report and a substance abuse/mental health donation request), the Garden City Fire Department, and the Road Supervisor (updates on lot improvement funding). They will also consider a GIS Engineering Services contract amendment and personal property exemptions, then approve expenditures and minutes.

• Bear River Health Department presentation at 10:00 AM
• Rich County Conservation District annual report and substance abuse & mental health area plan donation request at 10:15 AM
• Road Supervisor updates on lot improvement funding and road business at 10:45 AM
• GIS Engineering Services contract amendment discussion at 11:00 AM
• Assessor personal property exemptions at 11:30 AM

Elections

The Rich County Clerk's Office will perform a Logic & Accuracy Test on election equipment. This process verifies that equipment is functioning correctly and recording votes accurately before the upcoming election.

• Logic & Accuracy Test on June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Rich County Courthouse in Randolph

Utah Trails Board

The Utah Trails Board is meeting to review administrative items and plan future trail activities. The board will discuss updating trail map data and scheduling public and stakeholder meetings for a trail plan.

• Invoice approval
• Trail map data update
• Scheduling of field inventory
• Scheduling of stakeholders meetings
• Scheduling of public meeting for trail plan

County Commissioners

The Rich County Commission will discuss and decide on several items including short-term rental enforcement, a business license request, and appointments. Public hearings are scheduled for proposed ordinances on campaign financial disclosure requirements and asphalt production use. The commission will also consider a resolution on a drought emergency and adopt a Wildland Urban Interface map.

• Short-term rental software update and enforcement discussion
• Business license request from Staker & Parson Companies
• UDOT Cisco Road improvements and bike path agreements
• Public hearing on Rich County Ordinance for Campaign Financial Disclosure Requirements
• Public hearing on Rich County Ordinance for Asphalt Production Use

County Commissioners

The Rich County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance governing campaign finances for county and local school board offices. This action is required by Utah Code § 17-70-403 (2025).

• Public hearing on proposed campaign financial disclosure ordinance