** Due to poor road conditions this will be rescheduled for the Fall.

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SALT LAKE CITY (July 31, 2025) — Gov. Cox today signed Executive Order 2025-08 declaring a 30-day state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires across Utah. The order, effective immediately, unlocks all available state resources to protect lives, homes, livestock and drinking-water supplies threatened by this year’s severe fire season.

Utah has already experienced 693 fires in 2025, burning nearly 114,000 acres. The four largest active fires alone account for more than 100,000 acres burned, and suppression costs have surpassed $103 million across local, state and federal agencies. Twenty-two Red Flag Warning days — marked by high winds, low humidity and critically dry fuels — underscore the extreme conditions firefighters face. These challenges follow record-low snowpack and precipitation that extended the warm, dry period in much of the state.

“Heroic efforts are underway as firefighters and emergency personnel work around the clock to save homes and neighborhoods,” Gov. Cox said. “We are mobilizing every tool at our disposal to support them and keep Utahns safe.”

The executive order activates the State Emergency Operations Plan, authorizes the deployment of the Utah National Guard if needed, and streamlines assistance for local governments under Utah Code §§ 53-2a-204 and 53-2a-206.

On Friday, Aug. 1, Gov. Cox will travel to the Monroe Canyon Fire to receive an on-site briefing, meet with local leaders and fire teams, and provide an update to members of the media. The Monroe Canyon Fire has burned more than 37,000 acres and destroyed seven cabins and homes. Shifting winds, abundant dry fuels, and fast-moving flames continue to threaten the surrounding community. The governor will continue to urge residents to follow evacuation orders and stay clear of the area so first responders can operate safely and effectively.

Wildfire season remains in full force, and conditions are extreme. So far this year, 72%t of Utah’s wildfires have been human-caused. The governor reminded the public that “fire sense” saves lives and property by reducing sparks from everyday activities and helping firefighters focus on blazes ignited by lightning.

Public safety and firefighter safety remain the top priority as Utah confronts the compounding threats of burn scars, debris flows, and post-fire flooding that linger long after the flames are out. The state of emergency will remain in effect for 30 days unless extended by the Legislature.

Please click here to read the entire press relase and executive order.

To read the bill click here.

The State Forestry, Fire and State Lands website features an FAQ for the bill.

To view the map from UWRAP click here

The Town of Dutch John is proposing to increase its property tax revenue. The Town of Dutch John tax on a $383,000 residence would increase from $0.00 to $471.65, which is $471.65 per year. The Town of Dutch John tax on a $383,000 business would increase from $0.00 to $857.54, which is $857.54 per year. If the proposed budget is approved, Town of Dutch John would receive an additional $100,000 in property tax revenue per year as a result of the tax increase. If the proposed budget is approved, Town of Dutch John would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 100.00% above last year’s property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth. The Town of Dutch John invites all concerned citizens to a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the proposed tax increase and to explain the reasons for the proposed tax increase. You have the option to attend or participate in the public hearing in person or online.

Here is a useful tool to see what the proposed tax increase will be for individuals. It will make a copy of a Google Sheet. You might need to sign into a Google account to access it: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/123iZDAias4NV1urLWdagdYRBmxRna0bafviP_wwmK3M/copy?usp=sharing

To view the official notice follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ZLtI4tPRpE2lfPSS6sq9Fdtn0o80mzE/view?usp=drive_link

A copy of the full proposed ordinance is available for review by clicking here or by contacting Harriet Dickerson at hdickerson@dutchjohn.org or Amy McDonald at amcodnald@dutchjohn.org.

All interested parties are encouraged to review the proposed ordinance and submit their comments.

Comments can be submitted via:

Email: hdickerson@dutchjohn.org

Mail: Town of Dutch John, PO Box 235, Dutch John, UT 84023

In-person: At the public hearing on September 10, 2025 at 6:00PM in the Dutch John Community Center at 530 S. Blvd., Dutch John, UT.

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The official notice for the open town council position can be found here.

An applicant will be selected for the position during the January 28, 2026 meeting of the town council.

See our Elections Page for more information.

Dear Resident,

This letter is to inform you of a planned weed control application on the property located at [Dutch john paved roads]. We will be spraying for weeds on or around [july 21-23 2025], weather permitting.

The product we will be using is [ “an EPA-approved herbicide”]. We will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of residents and pets.

To help us with this, we kindly request that you:

 [ “Keep children and pets indoors or away from the treated area during and immediately after application.“]

*  “Keep windows closed during the application.“]

* [ “Avoid watering your lawn immediately after the application.“]

We anticipate that it will be safe to re-enter the treated area approximately [ “2-4 hours” or “once the spray has dried”] after application.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact

Brock Logan [307-371-7230] or [blogan@daggettcounty.org]

sean hughes weed supervisor [435-880-7554] or [shughes@daggettcounty.org].

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sincerely,

[Brock logan/daggett county weed department