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Week of 2026-08-03
San Juan County reviews election canvass and Public Safety Building design; EMS sales tax on tap
San Juan County officials recently convened to canvass the 2026 primary election results and review several contracts and project modifications. Official minutes for these recent meetings have not yet been published, so the outcomes of the agenda items are not yet confirmed.
Recent Meetings
July 20: Commission
The San Juan County Commission met solely to canvass the 2026 Primary Election. The agenda listed this as a procedural session to certify election results, with no other business scheduled. Because minutes are not yet published, the official certification outcome is not available.
July 21: Commission
The Commission reviewed several inter-agency contracts and project modifications. Agenda items included:
- Public Safety Building Project Design Modification #2
- A resolution adopting accounts payable and budget reporting procedures for department heads
- A General Service Contract between Rocky Mountain Power and San Juan County
- San Juan Counseling Medicaid Match with the State of Utah Health & Human Services
- Appointment of Ricky Eldredge to the San Juan County Mental Health Board
The meeting was scheduled to address budget reporting procedures and a design modification for the Public Safety Building. The resolution would establish how county departments report their budgets and payables. The General Service Contract with Rocky Mountain Power involves utility services for the county. The San Juan Counseling Medicaid Match with the State of Utah Health & Human Services involves funding for counseling services. Minutes for this meeting are not yet published, so it is not confirmed which items were approved or how officials voted.
July 22: Elections
The San Juan County Elections board met to canvass the 2026 primary election. The agenda listed this as a procedural step to certify the results of the primary election held earlier, with no other items listed. Minutes are not yet published.
Coming up
August 4: Commission
The San Juan County Commission will discuss a proposed 1% local sales and use tax to fund emergency medical services. The body is considering a ballot proposition for the tax, which would affect the cost of taxable goods and fund county EMS operations.
The agenda also includes:
- Approval of $27,450 in small purchases for the Road Department, Landfill, and Visitor Services
- Amendment to Turkey Trot Estates Subdivision Phase I (Lot 3) and Phase II (Lot 12)
- Appointment of Rebecca Benally as Public Health Director and Local Health Officer
- Contract with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services for FY 2024-2028
The $27,450 in small purchases covers operational needs for the Road Department, Landfill, and Visitor Services. The subdivision amendment addresses land use for specific lots in the Turkey Trot Estates Subdivision. The public health contract covers services through FY 2028, and the appointment of Rebecca Benally would fill the Public Health Director and Local Health Officer roles.
Week of 2026-07-27
San Juan County Commission and Library Board Tackle Appointments, Budget Timing, and Election Canvass
San Juan County's recent government meetings covered a range of administrative matters, from key personnel appointments to election certification and library budget scheduling. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, only the items listed on each agenda can be reported here — not what was ultimately decided.
Commission: Temporary Manager, Interim Assessor, and Election Scheduling
On July 15, 2026, the San Juan County Commission met to discuss the appointment process for a temporary manager and an interim county assessor. The agenda also included scheduling an election. No vote tallies or outcomes are available, as minutes have not been published.
Commission: 2026 Primary Election Canvass
The Commission met again on July 20, 2026, solely to canvass the 2026 Primary Election results. This was a procedural session to certify the election. No other business was listed on the agenda. Minutes are not yet available.
Commission: Public Safety Building Design and Budget Procedures
On July 21, 2026, the Commission's agenda included several items affecting county operations and finances:
- **Public Safety Building Project Design Modification #2** — a proposed change to the building's design.
- **Resolution adopting accounts payable and budget reporting procedures for department heads** — a new policy item for county financial reporting.
- **General Service Contract between Rocky Mountain Power and San Juan County** — an inter-agency contract listed for review.
- **San Juan Counseling Medicaid Match with State of Utah Health & Human Services** — a funding-related agreement.
- **Appointment of Ricky Eldredge to the San Juan County Mental Health Board** — a proposed board appointment.
As with the other Commission meetings, minutes have not been published, so it is not known which items were approved or how any votes were cast.
Library Board: Budget Meeting Move and Annual Training
The San Juan County Library Board met on July 16, 2026. The agenda included a proposal to reschedule the board's budget meeting from July to October 15, 2026. The board was also scheduled to receive required annual training from State Library Representative Melanie Boyd.
Additional agenda items included approval of the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes, an assistant director report on Monticello branch operations, and a library director report covering system financial reports and statistics. Public comment was also listed on the agenda. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.
Elections Board: Primary Election Canvass
On July 22, 2026, the San Juan County Elections board met to canvass the 2026 primary election results. Like the Commission's canvass session, this was a procedural step to certify the election. No other items were listed. Minutes are not yet available.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the San Juan County website for any meetings added after this report.
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