by Tax Watchdog | Nov 4, 2014 | In the News
Salt Lake County needs to head back to the drawing board with its plan to subsidize a mega convention center hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. After claiming there were multiple developers interested in building such a facility near the Salt Palace, only one company...
by Tax Watchdog | Nov 2, 2014 | In the News
Since Utah became a state in 1896, the Utah Constitution has included a partisan requirement in determining the make up of the Utah State Tax Commission. Perhaps that requirement was justifiable earlier in our history, but with the complexity of Utah’s 21st century...
by Tax Watchdog | Oct 24, 2014 | In the News
By Senator Mike Lee Today, our country is beset by economic uncertainty and anxiety. This isn’t the result of a mere cyclical downturn in the U.S. economy, but rather a fundamental transformation that has left too many people worried the American Dream is...
by Tax Watchdog | Oct 22, 2014 | In the News
Orem City is currently seeking to create a community development project area (CDA) to redevelop the University Mall into a “City Creek of the South.” No one can blame Orem for wanting to have its own version of retail development that is proving to have a positive...
by Tax Watchdog | Oct 16, 2014 | In the News
Salt Lake County’s November Referendum By: Gordon Jones I am a member of the Boards of Directors of the Draper Arts Council, the Draper Historic Theater, and the Babcock Performing Readers, all of which receive ZAP funding. I am also a performer, producer and director...
by Tax Watchdog | Oct 8, 2014 | In the News
Guest Commentary by Paul Clayson Transacting business around the world is a fascinating and often revealing experience. In traveling globally to build Utah businesses, I have observed that every nation and culture I’ve visited is devoted and sincere in working to...