Council Member· 2026 (interim, Tidwell seat)
JoAnn Bennett
Cache County
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- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 2:23
- Avg per meeting
- 1:12
- Segments
- 46
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Top issues during term (13)
Board of Equalization Property Tax Adjustments
Reduces county property tax valuation baselines for three specific high-value properties.
Cache Fire Protection District Proposed Budget
A new property tax levy of $4.2 million will be assessed, increasing fire fund revenues by approximately $290,630 and adding a new levy for unincorporated residents.
FR-40 Frontage Requirement Exemption
Saves landowners from costly road construction requirements currently mandated for frontage.
State Economic Development Funding Compliance & Time Tracking
Involves a $200,000 state funding allocation and increases administrative labor costs.
County Library Funding and Service Demands
The library budget represents approximately $250,000, or 2% of the county budget.
Out-of-Cycle RAPZ and Restaurant Tax Grants
Allocates $325,000 from existing restaurant and tourism tax funds.
Coldwater Ranch Road Project and Funding
Requires significant capital appropriation for road cutting and fencing.
2027 County Budget and Proposed Property Tax Increases
Generates $2.86 million in total additional tax revenue, impacting average homeowners with increases ranging from $12 to $200 depending on location.
Seasonal Road Closures and Civil Liability
Could recover emergency response and search and rescue costs from negligent motorists.
RAPS and Restaurant Tax Grant Overhead Restrictions
Affects how grant awards are distributed and could alter operational funding for various non-profit and recreational entities.
emergency alert system
While no direct property damage occurred, the county may waste money and time investigating the glitch and fixing the software.
animal control ordinance
You could end up paying a fine if you get caught feeding the local wildlife.
library services
This survey could directly influence how your tax dollars are spent on local community spaces and library services.
Decisions during term (41)
Recorded while Bennett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Approval of Board of Equalization Batch Three Recommendations
Remand Ordinance 2026-40 (Solar Projects Ordinance Amendment) to Planning Commission
Approval of Ordinance 2026-47 (County Code 15.08.020 and 15.08.050 Amendments)
Approval of Resolution 2026-35 (Appointment to Cornish Cemetery Maintenance District Board)
Review and Approval of Agenda
Review and Approval of Minutes
Set Public Hearings for October 27, 2026 at (or about) 5:30 PM:
Set Public Hearings for November 10, 2026 at (or about) 5:30 PM:
Set Public Hearings for November 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM:
Ordinance 2026-38 – Surface-Fault-Rupture-Hazard Special Study Zone Requirements
Ordinance 2026-39 – FR40 Frontage Requirement Exemption
Pending Items
Resolution 2026-06 – A Resolution Deleting Certain Class B Road Segments From Cache County's Class B Road System
Adjourn
Approval of Board of Equalization Recommendations (Batch Two)
Approval of Response Letter to State Economic Development Funding Correspondence
Review and Approval of Agenda
Adjourn
Review and Approval of Agenda
Voting record (15)
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Recommend Coldwater Road Project Execution
Motion made by Vice Chair Kathryn Beus to adjourn; seconded by Councilmember JoAnn Bennett.
Motion made by Councilmember Nolan Gunnell to close public hearing on Ordinance 2026-35; seconded by Vice Chair Kathryn Beus.
Vice Chair Kathryn Beus moved to amend the agenda by striking Item 5b(i) from the agenda, with Councilmember Nolan Gunnell seconding.
Motion made by Councilmember Mark Hurd to approve the August 25, 2026 minutes; seconded by Councilmember Keegan Garrity.
Motion made by Vice Chair Kathryn Beus to approve the maximum proposed 2027 tax rates for the assessing and collecting, with the primary purpose to cover the growing cost of assessing property values
Motion made by Councilmember Keegan Garrity to approve Resolution 2026-33 as amended to allocate $200,000; seconded by Councilmember Mark Hurd.
Motion made by Councilmember Nolan Gunnell to suspend rules and approve Ordinance 2026-29; seconded by Vice Chair Kathryn Beus.
Motion made by Councilmember Nolan Gunnell to suspend rules and approve Ordinance 2026-35; seconded by Councilmember JoAnn Bennett.
Motion made by Councilmember Mark Hurd to set public hearings for September 22, 2026 at (or about) 5:30 p.m. for Resolution 2026-34 and Ordinance 2026-37; seconded by Vice Chair Kathryn Beus.
Motion made by Councilmember Nolan Gunnell to close public hearing on Ordinance 2026-29; seconded by Councilmember JoAnn Bennett.
Motion made by Vice Chair Kathryn Beus to approve Resolution 2026-32; seconded by Councilmember Keegan Garrity.
Approval of Maximum 2027 Property Tax Rates and Scheduling Truth in Taxation Hearings
Resolution 2026-32 - RAPZ Award for American West Heritage Center
Expressing concern regarding the expenditure.