Living in the unincorporated county means that your government representation is at the county level, but it means that you are not part of a city. It likely means that the majority of your services (think police, fire, etc.) are provided through the county.
Your voice is heard through an at-large county council person. You may enjoy the benefits of having a local community council through a township. But the Utah Township laws will expire on December 31, 2009 and that volunteer representation will be dissolved, unless Township legislation is passed by the 2009 State Legislature.
Showing posts with label township. Show all posts
Showing posts with label township. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Why do I live in a Township?
If you don't live in a city (a municipality that has opted to incorporate into a city form of government), then chances are you live in a township. But what does it mean to live in the "unincorporated county?"
Confused already?
Several histories of the township have already been written by the Millcreek Township itself; this link also describes the legislative intent of House Bill 40, a piece of legislation written to buy time in knowing what should become of the Townships.
Basically, townships were created as a way to protect the land adjacent to a city, from being annexed by that city. Townships were created to establish the boundaries of an area and protect it from further annexation.
Confused already?
Several histories of the township have already been written by the Millcreek Township itself; this link also describes the legislative intent of House Bill 40, a piece of legislation written to buy time in knowing what should become of the Townships.
Basically, townships were created as a way to protect the land adjacent to a city, from being annexed by that city. Townships were created to establish the boundaries of an area and protect it from further annexation.
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