Granite County airport board member resigns, warns $6 million federal grant at risk Dr. Gary Snyder resigned from the Granite County Airport Advisory Board, saying county resistance over an airport beacon threatens a roughly $6 million federal grant and that he plans to work with AOPA and the FAA to challenge the decision.

Dr. Gary Snyder's resignation from the Granite County Airport Advisory Board highlights a looming crisis over a $6 million federal grant, as he warns that local decisions could ground essential airport improvements.

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Granite County commissioners press for airport grant records, schedule discussion for Jan. 7 Commissioners heard public concern and requests for missing airport grant paperwork, including Beacon grant closeout files; staff agreed to put the airport matter on the Jan. 7 public agenda and to compile the application, award and any acceptance/closeout documents for review.

Granite County commissioners are under pressure to deliver missing airport grant records before a crucial public meeting on January 7—will they meet the deadline?

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Residents split as Granite County reviews Phillipsburg airport beacon options County and airport staff outlined FAA and funding requirements to replace a collapsed beacon; residents and pilots sparred over night operation, with staff proposing pilot-controlled lighting to balance safety and dark-sky concerns.

Granite County is facing a heated debate over the future of the Phillipsburg airport beacon, balancing safety concerns with the desire for dark skies.

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Johnson proposes airport camera installation for enhanced safety measures Johnson discusses airport security cameras to improve safety and pilot usage at County Airport

Granite County is taking a bold step towards enhanced airport safety with the proposal for security cameras—could this be the key to a safer travel experience for everyone?

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