As part of my ongoing effort to reach out to you, I wanted to share some of what is happening at the Capitol in the fourth week of the session.
We as legislators are asked to make difficult decisions that affect many people. One core principle that guides me is the idea that the government governs best when it is closest to the people.
Whenever possible, city and county governments should make the decisions that affect their residents instead of the state or federal government. Often it seems that state and federal officials lose sight of the fact that local control is always better.
At present the state requires cities and counties to pay for expensive traffic studies before they can change the speed limit on the roads that are under their jurisdiction.
My bill, HB 235 changes that requirement. HB 235 passed the House and is on to the Senate. Who knows better than the people in the counties or cities what speed limits ought to be on narrow roads where children are playing?
I also supported S 59, which provides tax relief for Utahns. The bill decreases income tax from 4.95% to 4.85% and increases eligibility for a Social Security tax credit.
When we can, we ought to decrease the income tax burden on Utah citizens. The challenge is making sure income tax relief, infrastructure, education, health and safety are well balanced.
I very much appreciate hearing from the people of Sanpete.
Let me know your concerns. My email is: slund@le.utah .gov.
As part of my ongoing effort to reach out to you, I wanted to share some of what is happening at the Capitol in the fourth week of the session.
We as legislators are asked to make difficult decisions that affect many people. One core principle that guides me is the idea that the government governs best when it is closest to the people.
Whenever possible, city and county governments should make the decisions that affect their residents instead of the state or federal government. Often it seems that state and federal officials lose sight of the fact that local control is always better.
At present the state requires cities and counties to pay for expensive traffic studies before they can change the speed limit on the roads that are under their jurisdiction.
My bill, HB 235 changes that requirement. HB 235 passed the House and is on to the Senate. Who knows better than the people in the counties or cities what speed limits ought to be on narrow roads where children are playing?
I also supported S 59, which provides tax relief for Utahns. The bill decreases income tax from 4.95% to 4.85% and increases eligibility for a Social Security tax credit.
When we can, we ought to decrease the income tax burden on Utah citizens. The challenge is making sure income tax relief, infrastructure, education, health and safety are well balanced.
I very much appreciate hearing from the people of Sanpete.
Let me know your concerns. My email is: slund@le.utah .gov.
