Weber County

Some Ogden city officials want more homeownership and wealth in the East Central neighborhood, but the county housing authority wants their facilities to be close to services.

Ogden is one of three districts in the state where Hispanic students graduate at an equal or greater rate than their caucasian counterparts.

The Know-by-Name system is already being piloted in Weber County. Rep. Tyler Clancy is eyeing a similar statewide system.

UDOT is working to make the road safer, but they need drivers to accept responsibility.

Democrats had a goal to pick up some legislative seats this election. To have any future chances a political scientist says the state party needs to “carve out a separate brand from the national Democratic Party.”

The Utah Homes Investment Program, signed into law in March, is designed to encourage developers to build smaller, more affordable homes.

Supporters want self-determination, while opponents say incorporation will lead to increased growth in the rural pocket of Weber County.

The annual event, put on by Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music, provides space for students to connect to their culture, whether singing solo or playing with a new mariachi class.

The ordinance is designed to encourage housing in areas with more amenities. But advocates say the Ville 3306 project, which would convert a former Days Inn to deeply affordable housing, is well-situated near support services and a school.

After plans for a building in West Haven fell through, Weber County is out of compliance with the state winter homelessness response law. Salt Lake and Davis counties are tying up loose ends.

Republican incumbent Jim Harvey is seeking another term on the Weber County Commission. His challengers are Libertarian Brian Rowley and Democrat Steve Van Wagoner.

In 2004, Ogden gave Goode Ski Technologies priority use of 21st Street Pond. Now, the city and the company are in talks to open the water to the public.