UAC's "Hi Brandy"

Directors from two of UAC's Associations of Government join Brandy Grace to discuss county collaboration and regional success.

Learn more about the Utah Behavioral Health Commission (UBHC), which is organized by statute to provide statewide structure to the local mental health and substance abuse authorities across counties.

Kick off the 2026 legislative session by learning more about County Day on the Hill, and diving into the services UAC provides to help make county government shine!

Rep. Bridger Bolinder, Sheriff Nate Curtis, and Commissioner Adam Snow join Brandy Grace to discuss this year's big transient room tax bill, and what challenges and opportunties tourism brings to Utah counties.

Senator Chris Wilson and Assessors Brett Robinson and Karston Reed discuss SB210, an effort to better fund counties that provide state DMV services. Listen and learn more about this efficient partnership!

Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie and Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman join Brandy Grace to discuss the role of the county clerk, and how our clerks are interacting with election policy on the hill.

UAC President Curtis Koch and Legislative Affairs Director Adam Kolowich join Brandy Grace to discuss how UAC policy positions work and what UAC is working on this session.

Commissioners Jerry Taylor, Garfield County, and Dennis Blackburn, Wayne County, discuss recreation and visitor management with Brandy Grace.

Brandy Grace discusses the statewide challenge of homelessness with Senior Advisor to Gov. Cox Wayne Niederhauser and Steve Hunter, UAC's contract lobbyist for social services and criminal justice issues.

Brandy Grace discusses UAC's Priority Policy Volunteer EMS Insurance with Director Darin Bushman and Representative Dan Johnson.

Brandy Grace discusses centrally assessed property with Juab County Commissioner Clint Painter and Grand County Commissioner Bill Winfield.

Brandy Grace talks to Member Engagement Director Laura Barlow about UAC's 2024 County Day on the Hill, and President Curtis Koch about what it means to lead a 100-year-old organization.

Brandy Grace talks to Legislative Affairs Director Adam Kolowich about UAC's Priority Policies, how UAC policy committees work, and top tips and tricks for session.

The Utah Association of Counties is thrilled to present "Hi Brandy," a podcast for Utah county government leaders and partners to orient themselves to what's happening on Capitol Hill. Subscribe to "Hi Brandy" and listen each Monday morning to keep up with what county leaders are hearing on Capitol Hill, and what you can do to help advocate for county government throughout...