With the U.S. Senate debating a farm bill for 2007, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, has tapped Taylor Oldroyd, an employee with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to assist the negotiation.
“Given his experience in Washington and his deep Utah ties, Taylor has been able to hit the ground running in my office,” Hatch said in a press release. “I predict he will be a great asset to my legislative agenda for Utah’s agriculture needs as the Senate considers the next farm bill.”
At the USDA, Oldroyd has worked for the Rural Development and Natural Resources Conservation Service. His public service in Utah included stints as Provo mayor, director of governmental affairs for the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and deputy director for U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon, R-Utah.
“Working for Sen. Hatch is an exciting new opportunity, and I’m eager to fight for Utah’s agriculture producers and land-use issues,” Oldroyd said in the Hatch press release. “I’ve been in Washington for several years now, but Utah is my home, and I appreciate the chance to help Sen. Hatch.”
RAP Tax applications
The deadline for organizations to apply for their piece of the Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) Tax pie is Sept. 28 at 5 p.m.
RAP Tax cultural grants are available to non-profit groups that advance the preservation of history, natural history, horticultural display, botanical research, art, music, theater and dance.
Religious organizations, private or public schools, individuals and start-up organizations do not qualify for RAP Tax grants. To qualify, groups must have at least three years of non-profit status.
The application and details about how to apply are available at the Web site www.summitcounty.org. Contact county administrator Anita Lewis at 615-3220 for more information.