Chris Riley leads prayer at community meeting before Pledge of Allegiance

The Utah County Commission meeting on March 22, 2023, commenced with a traditional opening, including a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting began with a call for volunteers from the audience to lead the prayer or reading. After some moments of silence, Chris Riley stepped forward to offer a prayer, expressing gratitude for the community and seeking guidance for the discussions ahead.

Following the prayer, Carrie Bennett led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, affirming the values of unity and justice.

The commission then moved on to the agenda, noting that there were no work session items scheduled for the day. The commissioners indicated that any items not specifically addressed would automatically be included in the consent agenda, which would be passed unanimously without further discussion.

This meeting set the stage for future discussions, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and the procedural flow of the commission's agenda. Further details on specific agenda items were not provided in this segment of the meeting.