A study released Dec. 15 found it is feasible to create a new town between Kamas and Hideout.
“West Hills” just crossed the first hurdle toward becoming Summit County’s newest town.
Utah’s Office of the Lieutenant Governor released a feasibility study that says the town would be viable if incorporated, and it could actually run a budget surplus.
“This is a significant milestone for West Hills,” the town’s sponsor, real estate attorney Derek Anderson said.
“The participating landowners are grateful that the lieutenant governor’s office has favorably determined that we are now legally approved to continue forward with the incorporation process.”
But the lieutenant governor’s study isn’t all positive. It says Summit County’s plans to purchase the Ure Ranch and potential annexations from Kamas or Francis pose risks.
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