County Government

FARMINGTON — Chevron says it was overassessed personal property taxes for two years and has filed an appeal that, if successful, could cost Davis County millions of dollars in refunds.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. claims it was overassessed when it came to its 2009 and 2010 personal property taxes on its Davis County refinery.

To defend its position in the property tax appeal, the Davis County Commission has hired an independent expert appraiser at $175 per hour to work for its side.

OGDEN — The Weber County Democratic Party on Saturday elected new leadership and approved a new constitution.

According to a news release, Ben Pales, of West Haven, was elected as chairman. Turner Bitton, of Ogden, will serve as the vice chairman.

Angela Urrea, of Roy, was chosen as secretary, while T.R. Morgan, of Washington Terrace, will serve as treasurer.

FARMINGTON — Of the 322 animals Davis County Animal Care and Control has adopted out during the first quarter of this year, 25 have been members of the rodent family.

The rodents consisted of a family of guinea pigs a Woods Cross resident turned over to the shelter for adoption, said Clint Thacker, director of Davis County Animal Care and Control Services.

Thacker said it took some time, but eventually all the guinea pigs found homes.

More importantly, Thacker said, is that the county’s animal services are on pace to top last year’s adoption total of 1,132 animals.

FARMINGTON — Most of the community development block grant money Davis County will receive for fiscal year 2013-14 will be shared with organizations offering emergency food and housing assistance.

FARMINGTON — For the first time, all 15 Davis cities will contract with the Davis County Clerk/Auditor’s office to oversee municipal election results for the Aug. 13 primary and Nov. 5 general election.

OGDEN — The Weber County Commission had another packed house as the commissioners voted to approve a bond election to improve the Weber County Library system.