While Utah County is suing Gov. Gary Herbert contending that he is violating state law by refusing to appoint either of its two nominees for the new Utah Transit Authority board, the state now says the county is the one not following the law.
In court filings, the state says Utah County failed to consult with neighboring Tooele County on nominees as required; was oblivious to “a tsunami” of opposition to the pair as unqualified; and a nominee unofficially lost support of the Utah County Commission when one of two commissioners who voted for him withdrew support.