After a lot of public feedback, two noise demonstrations and a more accurate financial outlook, the Moab City Council is backing off from building pickleball courts at Old City Park. Said first-term mayor Joette Langianese, “I never thought in my wildest dreams that the first controversial issue that we'd be dealing with was pickleball.” Plus, a bill that would have eliminated Utah’s vote by mail system failed in committee last week. And, a new initiative in the Colorado Legislature would shift communities away from tourism marketing.

// Show Notes

// Photo: Pickleball players demonstrate the style of play at Old City Park as staff takes a sound reading. Two noise demonstrations were held after community members voiced concerns about pickleball disturbing the atmosphere of the park.

// Moab City (2/24/22): Update – No Pickleball Courts at Old City Park

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=319333430229429&set=a.250773093752130

// KZMU (2/4/22): ‘It’ll Go Bananas,’ Pickleball Players, City Support Courts in Moab

https://www.kzmu.org/itll-go-bananas-pickleball-players-city-support-courts-in-moab/

// KZMU (2/16/22): Wednesday February 16, 2022

https://www.kzmu.org/wednesday-february-16-2022/