County Commission Seat A
Gil Almquist
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Experience Matters
Serving as Washington County Commissioner I am proud of the progress we have made. Together with many partners and elected officials, I have accomplished the following and more on behalf of our citizens:
Water
Secured the land for Warner Valley Reservoir. Started construction of the Chief Toquer Reservoir. Designed and partially funded the regional water re-use system. Successfully implemented county water conservation programs.
Hertiage
Worked to preserve the history of Utah's Dixie and will continue the pressure to never be forgotten.
Taxes
Voted numerous times to cut taxes. Did not increase the property tax mil levy for 16 years in a row. Continued to look for ways to cut taxes.
Housing
Made landma changes in zoning density and land use to help low and moderate-income families attain housing. We can't afford to wait on others; we can do this locally.
Public Safety
Supported the Sheriff's Office's requirements for staff and equipment to keep our citizens safe. Created the Crisis Stabilization Center and expanded the Children's Justice Center to better serve the community and our children.
Transportation
Fought to construct the Northern Corridor to open more efficient east/west travel. Paved 7 miles of rural roads in the county in 2025, with 5 more miles in 2026.
Public Recreation
Strengthened the quality of life by using taxes paid by tourists to fund trails, parks, the Dixie Sun Bowl, mountain biking venues, and much more. Worked to preserve Zone 6 in Bloomington for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and more.
Partnerships
Worked with local, state, and federal officials to make sure the issues of Washington County residents are heard.
Arts
Paid almost a million dollars from the RAP tax to fund dozens of local visual and performing arts organizations.
Budgets
Balanced the county budget every year by prioritizing efficiency and cutting waste while maintaining services. Other counties raise taxes to balance their budgets, we tighten our belts.