Utah’s New Law Requires Districting Commissions for County Councils
Salt Lake City, UT – A new law in Utah is shaking up local governance by mandating that most counties establish districting commissions by June 1. House Bill 356, signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox on March 27, necessitates the redistricting of county council seats and the restructuring of at-large representatives into fully districted positions.
Both Summit and Wasatch counties are impacted by this legislation; however, Wasatch County has announced it will not comply. County Manager Dustin Grabau expressed his lack of concern regarding the law’s stipulations, suggesting that any legal ramifications are merely "technical." Grabau noted that state leaders have indicated plans to amend the law, potentially exempting Wasatch County from its requirements.
This development raises questions about adherence to state legislation and the future of local governance in Utah. Supporters of HB356 argue that the changes promote fair representation, while opponents see the law as overreach. As the June deadline approaches, the focus will shift to how county leaders navigate these new mandates and the potential for revisions in state policy. For more details, visit KPCW.org.
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