The Board of Davis County Commissioners met Oct. 28 in Farmington for a regular meeting that included public calls for spending restraint, approval of major transportation funding, and several county agreements.
During public comment, Layton resident Drew Chamberlain urged commissioners to cut spending and find ways to avoid raising taxes, reflecting concerns that have surfaced repeatedly during recent meetings.
Among the actions taken, commissioners approved $4,821 in financial support for the Miss Northern Utah Organization, part of the Miss Utah Scholarship Organization. Commissioners John Crofts and Bob Stevenson supported the funding, citing the organization’s positive impact on youth and the community. Chair Lorene Kamalu voted against the item, noting her objection was based on the use of General Fund dollars rather than opposition to the organization itself. The item passed on a 2–1 vote.
The commission also approved an amendment to its lobbying services contract with the Bennett Group, extending the agreement through June 2027 at a cost of $3,500 per month. The County Controller noted the contract slightly exceeds the current annual budget allocation and will require further discussion next year.
Significant transportation items were approved using voter-approved Third Quarter Transportation Sales Tax funds, including amendments to interlocal agreements with Layton City for the West Hill Field Road project and adoption of the county’s 2025 third-quarter transportation grant priority list. County officials reported that since 2020, nearly $90 million has been invested or programmed across 45 transportation projects countywide.
Additional approvals included funding for a suicide prevention program through the Davis County Health Department, renewal of fire review and inspection services, appointments to the Tourism Tax Advisory Board, and multiple agreements supporting events and activities at Western Sports Park. A proposed $2 million arena naming rights agreement was tabled for a future meeting.
The meeting concluded with a reminder from Chair Kamalu encouraging residents to participate in local elections and return their ballots. The meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m. All actions remain subject to final approval upon adoption of the official minutes.