When Governor Herbert re-opened many Utah businesses at the beginning of May, he also approved Grand County’s much stricter local regulations on overnight lodging and camping. As these statewide plans get crafted, how do our local officials communicate with the Governor’s office to ensure new health orders work for Grand County? We speak with Grand County Attorney Christina Sloan, who is involved in these negotiations. Plus, more on masks with Moab Sun News managing editor Maggie McGuire. In their latest edition, the paper devoted several column inches to clarifying recent policy on mask requirements and recommendations. And, our radio partners report that over 100,000 acres of public land may be considered for mineral leasing around Moab. Tune in.

Photo Collage - Moab community members wearing masks. Credit Moab Coronavirus Updates.

Show Notes:

Gov Herbert 4/29 Executive Order

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Executive-Order-High-Risk-to-Moderate-Risk-1-2.pdf

Utah Leads Together 2.0 Phased Plan

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased-Health-Guidelines-V4.0.1-1.pdf

Southeast Utah Health Dept 4/30 Order for Grand County

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL-4.pdf

Moab City, ‘Pro Mask is Pro Business’

https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoab/videos/167681381291688/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARD0yFoLIKlzIdXXu2ErPjYclUYo2HDyVkyuYRY_vkd4lWbn3oyG0q_RzZVsqm9EzS24bE-mHfAW6ARE

Moab Sun News, Employees must wear masks, Gov. says

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_68117f46-90ad-11ea-b572-db6c530c1f07.html

Moab Sun News, Top five questions about Utah’s new mask requirements

https://www.moabsunnews.com/covid-19/article_29c0e6ac-8cb9-11ea-89dc-1bfc5f2448f3.html

KUER, The BLM Could Lease Over 100,000 Acres of Public Land Around Moab to Energy Companies

https://www.kuer.org/post/blm-could-lease-over-100000-acres-public-land-around-moab-energy-companies#stream/0