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- New Moab Police Department Chief Bret Edge thanks Jim Winder for 'mentorship,' says he's prepared to take the lead job

- City Council Members fail to vote on PAD ordinance, instead sending it to city attorney with more revisions

- New Moab Police Department Chief Bret Edge thanks Jim Winder for 'mentorship,' says he's prepared to take the lead job

- City Council Members fail to vote on PAD ordinance, instead sending it to city attorney with more revisions

- New Moab Police Department Chief Bret Edge thanks Jim Winder for 'mentorship,' says he's prepared to take the lead job

- City Council Members fail to vote on PAD ordinance, instead sending it to city attorney with more revisions

- New Moab Police Department Chief Bret Edge thanks Jim Winder for 'mentorship,' says he's prepared to take the lead job

- City Council Members fail to vote on PAD ordinance, instead sending it to city attorney with more revisions

Grand County is not alone in the desire for flexibility when it comes to spending their Transient Room Tax revenue (TRT). A recent legislative audit revealed Utah’s counties – especially those near National Parks – want more of their TRT revenue to fund mitigation efforts associated with tourism, not more promotion. To do so would require a change in state code. Today on the news we speak with local elected officials to learn more.

[Photo: Grand County Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue crews treat a patient. Both services are eligible to receive some TRT revenue under current state code. Credit Grand County EMS]

Grand County is not alone in the desire for flexibility when it comes to spending their Transient Room Tax revenue (TRT). A recent legislative audit revealed Utah’s counties – especially those near National Parks – want more of their TRT revenue to fund mitigation efforts associated with tourism, not more promotion. To do so would require a change in state code. Today on the news we speak with local elected officials to learn more.

[Photo: Grand County Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue crews treat a patient. Both services are eligible to receive some TRT revenue under current state code. Credit Grand County EMS]

Grand County is not alone in the desire for flexibility when it comes to spending their Transient Room Tax revenue (TRT). A recent legislative audit revealed Utah’s counties – especially those near National Parks – want more of their TRT revenue to fund mitigation efforts associated with tourism, not more promotion. To do so would require a change in state code. Today on the news we speak with local elected officials to learn more.

[Photo: Grand County Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue crews treat a patient. Both services are eligible to receive some TRT revenue under current state code. Credit Grand County EMS]

Grand County is not alone in the desire for flexibility when it comes to spending their Transient Room Tax revenue (TRT). A recent legislative audit revealed Utah’s counties – especially those near National Parks – want more of their TRT revenue to fund mitigation efforts associated with tourism, not more promotion. To do so would require a change in state code. Today on the news we speak with local elected officials to learn more.

[Photo: Grand County Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue crews treat a patient. Both services are eligible to receive some TRT revenue under current state code. Credit Grand County EMS]

Today's Public Lands Corner explores issues associated with advertising public lands through print and social media. What’s Public Lands Corner, you ask? Well, it’s an awesome show entirely locally produced and hosted by Chad Neihaus, airing most Mondays during KZMU News. Chad brings you information about public lands projects, a conditions report, and historical tidbits – plus detailed show notes every episode. Bringing you locally produced programming on the issues you care about – that’s KZMU. Support this effort today by donating online or calling the DJs at 259-KZMU.

Today's Public Lands Corner explores issues associated with advertising public lands through print and social media. What’s Public Lands Corner, you ask? Well, it’s an awesome show entirely locally produced and hosted by Chad Neihaus, airing most Mondays during KZMU News. Chad brings you information about public lands projects, a conditions report, and historical tidbits – plus detailed show notes every episode. Bringing you locally produced programming on the issues you care about – that’s KZMU. Support this effort today by donating online or calling the DJs at 259-KZMU.