County Commissioner, Seat B· January 2011 to January 2027
Paul Cozzens
Iron County
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- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 43:09
- Avg per meeting
- 14:23
- Segments
- 607
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Top issues during term (20)
Zoning Code Overhaul & Strategic Development Zone Overlay
Application fees for the proposed overlay zone are estimated at approximately $70,000 to cover extensive staff review time.
Strategic Development Zone Overlay & Data Center Regulations
Generates substantial private investment and tax revenue, with potential impacts on local infrastructure and service costs.
Partial Road Vacation at Chekshani Cliffs Subdivision
Eliminates future county maintenance and repair costs for unused roadways.
Sewer Upsizing Reimbursement Agreement for Iron Springs Road
Affects future development potential and infrastructure extension costs across municipal and county jurisdictions.
Utah Inland Port Authority Memorandum of Understanding
Long-term tax increment financing adjustments and public infrastructure district bonding potential.
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments for Data Centers and Solar Power Plants
Financial impacts will depend on how future data center and solar projects are regulated and taxed under the new overlay zone.
Repeal of Data Center and Solar Moratorium
Could pave the way for multi-million-dollar technology and energy investments in the region.
2027 Tentative Budget Presentation
Directly dictates all county operational spending, public services, and capital project allocations for the coming year.
Road Construction Standards Amendment
Increases initial road construction costs for developers, which protects county taxpayers from future road maintenance burdens.
Iron County Fee Schedule Updates
Generates new revenue and recovers administrative and landfill operational costs across multiple county departments.
Karman Space & Defense 40-Acre Industrial Rezone
Economic impacts will depend on future development scale and job creation associated with the industrial use.
Three Peaks Elementary School Zone Safety
Costs associated with potential signage, pavement markings, or sidewalk construction.
Industrial Zone Change for Livestock Auction Facility
Private investment in agricultural infrastructure with associated road improvement obligations for developers.
Mosquito Abatement Program Strain and West Nile Virus Risks
Potential future property tax assessment of approximately $4 per average household if a special district is formed.
Proposed Incorporation of 'Coal Creek Town'
Administrative election costs and potential long-term municipal service obligations.
Water Resources and Data Center Consumption Caps
Excess water usage could trigger district rate hikes or severe financial penalties under project development agreements.
school schedule change
You might save some gas money, but you'll likely shell out extra cash for child care on those newly minted mid-week days off.
education schedule change
Families might have to shell out extra cash for that newly required fifth day of childcare.
open meeting violation
Local taxpayers will likely foot the legal bills if this commissioner actually takes the county to court.
election results
While voting itself is free, the elected commissioners will ultimately decide how your local tax dollars and city budgets get spent.
Decisions during term (56)
Recorded while Cozzens was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-23 (Strategic Development Zone Overlay and Zoning Amendments)
Table Partial Road Vacation in Chekhshani Cliffs Subdivision
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-24 (Repealing Data Center and Solar Moratorium)
Approval of 2027 Tentative Budget Presentation
Approval of MOU with Utah Inland Port Authority
Approval of 2026 Tax Abatements
Approval of New Hire - Camila Peterson
Appointment of Travis Laub to Planning Commission
Approval of Resolution 2026-7 (Subdivision Road Standards)
Approval of Resolution 2026-8 (UCIP Representative Appointment)
Approval of Board of Equalization 2026 Tax Year Appeals
Approval of Sale of Insignificant Parcel (APN D-531-4)
Approval of Personnel New Hires
Approval of Employee Insurance Benefits for 2027
Request for approval of new hire, Ashton Rafferty as a F/T Deputy 1, effective October 12, 2026.
Request t for approval of new hire, Alondra Galvan as a F/T Deputy 1, effective October 12, 2026.
Request for approval of new hire, Kristy Stratton as a F/T Motor Vehicle Technician, effective October 26, 2026.
Request for approval of new hire, Jessica Russell as a F/T Motor Vehicle Technician, effective October 19, 2026.
Request for approval of new hire, Pascual Mariscal as a P/T Driver, effective October 12, 2026.
Closed session pursuant to UCA § 52-4-205(1)(a) "discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual”
Voting record (45)
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Adoption of Ordinance 2026-23 (Strategic Development Zone Overlay and Zoning Amendments)
Table Partial Road Vacation in Chekhshani Cliffs Subdivision
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-24 (Repealing Data Center and Solar Moratorium)
Approval of 2027 Tentative Budget Presentation
Approval of MOU with Utah Inland Port Authority
Approval of 2026 Tax Abatements
Approval of New Hire - Camila Peterson
Appointment of Travis Laub to Planning Commission
to approve the minutes of the Iron County Commission meeting held on September 14, 2026
to approve Claims for Payment from September 14, 2026, to September 27, 2026
to approve the update to the Iron County Fee Schedule as presented
to approve the ratification of the Sewer Upsizing Reimbursement Agreement as presented
to create a Commission Liaison to the Cedar City Mayor, which would be the Iron County Commission Chair
Approval of September 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Absent during the vote.
Approval of Claims for Payment
Absent during the vote.
Updating the Iron County Fee Schedule
Absent during the vote.