Jordan River Commission

The following is a press released issued by West Valley City Office of Public Relations regarding the establishment of the Jordan River Commission:


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 30, 2010
Contact: Corey Rushton, Councilmember At-Large, 801-963-3346
West Valley City to Sign Resolution to Join Jordan River Commission
WHAT: West Valley City resolution signing to enter interlocal agreement establishing the Jordan River Commission.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: West Valley City Council Chambers
3600 S. Constitution Blvd.
West Valley City, Utah 84119
WHO: Everyone is invited to attend the event.
WHY: On Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 3:30 p.m., West Valley City Mayor Pro Tem Corey Rushton will sign a resolution entering in to an interlocal agreement to establish the Jordan River Commission. The West Valley City Council approved the resolution on June 22, 2010 during its regular City Council meeting. The Commission will coordinate efforts in developing and implementing a comprehensive vision for the entire river. The Jordan River Commission will consist of local government entities bordering the Jordan River.
“West Valley City has been a leader throughout the region in protecting and promoting the Jordan River,” said Rushton. “West Valley City looks forward to continuing those efforts with the Jordan River Commission.”
The Commission will focus on promoting the protection of the Jordan River; facilitate orderly planning and development while protecting the individual jurisdictions’ ability to govern its own area. The Jordan River Commission will also promote and help establish support for the “Blueprint Jordan River” document created by Envision Utah. The “Blueprint Jordan River” document was created through public hearings and public involvement to set guiding principles and goals for protecting the Jordan River and developing it as a community resource.
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