The language in Amendment B on this year’s ballot seems innocuous enough. “Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to require that citizen-proposed laws that increase taxes compared to existing law be approved by at least 60% of voters, instead of a simple majority?” The typical voter might say, “Sure, if somebody’s going to raise my…
A bicycle-pedestrian trail, or network of trails, running from Centerfield to Fairview is an ambitious but achievable goal. Such a system is in keeping with a goal set by former Go
There is something wonderful about a citizen standing up before his or her elected representatives and proclaiming, “I have something to say.” It is the most basic expression of representative government. That is why the Sanpete County Commission should reconsider its policy of barring public comment at commission meetings (without arranging several days in advance…
UDOT should be commended on installation of prominent overhead signage, and especially the new painted crosswalks with night lighting in Manti and Gunnison. The goal of the upgrades is helping school children cross safely. But the devices don’t go far enough. Two of them are simply glorified school speed-limit signs. What about the rest of us who feel we’re taking our lives in our hands when we try to cross the highway, including at intersections?
When natural disasters leave destruction in their wake, they tend to reveal the compassion, resilience and generosity of those who call a community home.
Turn off the sprinklers.
Democracy can be messy, especially on emotional issues where citizens or legislative bodies are closely divided. That is the fix Spring City has been in as it has faced down issues of lot size, potential “suburbanization” and multifamily development. At last two years of controversy came to a head at a council meeting last week….
Dear Gunnison Valley Community,Every year I think I’ve seen the full measure of generosity in this valley, and every year you prove me wrong. This year’s Sub for Santa effort was nothing short of extraordinary. Because of you, over 200 children in our community will have a Christmas filled with hope and joy. From personal hygiene items…
The North Sanpete School District’s bus fleet is growing faster than its infrastructure can handle. With ridership climbing and a 30-year-old maintenance facility struggling to keep pace, district leaders face significant investments to keep students safe on the road. Approximately 1,300 to 1,400 students (about 51 percent of the district’s roughly 2,700 students) ride district…