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Fairgrounds stall rental review draws public input at commission meeting

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Box Elder County officials are reviewing longterm horse stall rentals at the county fairgrounds as part of an effort to make the facility more financially solvent, a process that has drawn questions from residents about both the costs and the county’s approach. Commissioners said the goal is to make the fairgrounds more self-sustaining while keeping it available for community use. In a statement posted to social media, the county said long-term stall rentals have been subsidized by taxpayer funds and that changes are intended to better align fees with actual costs. Officials said in social media posts that the financial...

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