Friday May 30, 2025

Happy May! The upcoming municipal candidate declaration period and other election-related deadlines are a reminder that the 2025 election is just around the corner. If your municipality's clerk or recorder needs additional election-related resources or support, please make sure they review the new 2025 Election Calendar, 2025 Candidate Filing Checklist, and 2025 Financial Disclosure Deadlines documents published by the Lt. Governor's office.

The Lt. Governor's office also manages an online forum through the collaboration platform Civic Roundtable. It's a space to ask questions (and get answers) in real-time, to share ideas and resources, and to celebrate the meaningful work of election administration. If your city recorder or town clerk is not already taking advantage of these resources, please email Rozan Mitchell, the Training Coordinator with the Lt. Governor's office, to connect them to the online forum.

Utah Cyber Center Cybersecurity Products Available

The Utah Cyber Center is now offering an array of cybersecurity products to local governments at no charge thanks to grant and state dollars through the end of 2027. Online education tools, endpoint monitoring, patch management, and Google Workspace tools are all available. View the entire lineup of products here, along with information on how to request these tools for your municipality.

Utah Office of Tourism Cooperative Marketing Grant - Closes June 27, 2025

Utah’s Cooperative Marketing Grant is a collaborative initiative designed to enhance the visitor economy and increase tax revenue. Entities can allocate a portion of these funds to in-state marketing, promoting your project while strengthening Utah's brand. View the 2025 guidelines and application information here.

Gateway and Natural Amenity Region Initiative (GNAR) Academy Online Course: Understanding & Managing Short-Term Rentals

This course consists of seven lessons designed to help gateway community leaders learn about the short-term rental industry, its trends, and how to navigate developing balanced policies and/or regulations with their community. Use code "UTAH50" for 50% off the $100 registration fee. Click here to learn more about the online course and to register.

2025 Moderate Income Housing Plan (MIHP) Report Assistance - Now Available

The 2025 MIHP Report portal opened May 1, and assistance is available for communities that need help completing their report. You can access the MIHP portal here. For assistance, call Todd Andersen (Department of Workforce Services (DWS) MIH Program Specialist) at 385-290-9717, or email Meg Ryan with ULCT or me.

Boundary Line Adjustments Recorded Webinar - Now Available

Did you miss the online training hosted by Rob Terry and the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman last month? The recording is now available to be viewed online, and can be found on the LUAU video library under the heading "Boundary Adjustments".

Authorized Top-Level Domain Requirement (.gov) - Due July 1

The deadline for your municipality to convert all emails and webpages to an authorized top level domain (cityname.gov or cityname.utah.gov) is July 1. Please email me if you would like staff training or assistance in navigating the change.

Don't forget to bookmark the new ULCT Municipal Calendar on your browser. It's a helpful way to review statutory requirements each month and keep up to date on any new legislative changes.

Sincerely,

Madison Aviles

Local Administrative Advisor