Constitutional lawyer Merrill Nelson is looking to make a comeback to the Utah Legislature. After serving in the early 1990s, he’s running again to represent Tooele County and other rural areas. We also spoke with Democratic Salt Lake County Council Candidate Sam Granato.
Wednesday marked the first meeting of a 15-member commission tasked with revising Salt Lake County’s Foothills, Canyons Overlay Zone or FCOZ, an ordinance that regulates building and development in those parts of the county. Public Works Director Patrick Leary notes the original zoning ordinance was adopted in 1997, and construction technology has changed since then.
Tuesday was a late night for the two Republican contenders for Salt Lake County Mayor as they went head to head in a primary election. And as KCPW’s Jeff Robinson reports, it isn’t certain yet who walked away with the victory.
An important vote could happen tomorrow for a proposed convention center hotel that would accompany the Salt Palace. The Salt Lake County Council is expected to decide whether to hire a consulting firm called Strategic Advisory Group to help the county develop a financing model for the project.
This fall, Millcreek voters will decide if the east-side suburb should remain a township or incorporate as the county’s 17th city. What would this mean for taxpayers and businesses? And how would becoming a full-fledged city affect Salt Lake County’s already-thin budget?
Times are changing in Salt Lake County. Over the past ten years, several cities have moved away from managing some of their own services, like police and fire, and begun contracting with the county instead. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on how the shift is working and where it is headed.
Today marks the beginning of early voting across the state for the June 26 primary election. Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen says with the excitement of this year’s races, combined with how convenient it is to vote, she expects an above average turnout.
When Millcreek Township residents head to the polls this November, they won’t just be voting on hopeful politicians, they’ll also be asked whether they want to form Salt Lake County’s newest city. KCPW’s Jessica Gail spoke with residents on both sides of the issue who have different ideas about what is best for the community.
Auston Johnson has been Utah’s State Auditor for the past 17 years, and as he runs for re-election this cycle, is touting a record of transparency and uncovering fraud, waste and abuse in government. His opponent in this month’s primary election is State Representative John Dougall. He joined us in the studio to discuss his record and why the race matters.
With the Republican primary election for Salt Lake County Mayor less than three weeks away, the two candidates squared off in a debate last night. West Valley Mayor Mike Winder and Former Salt Lake County Councilman Mark Crockett discussed everything from economic development to shrinking the budget, but as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, the debate took an interesting turn when the issue Winder’s pen name was once again brought into the limelight.
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