Author: Kevin Thompson

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A new legislative proposal, Senate Bill 333, was unveiled this week in the Utah State Legislature, creating a pathway for funding public infrastructure projects around “major sporting event venues.” The bill, sponsored by Senator Jerry Stevenson, R-Layton, introduces a tax increment financing mechanism designed to capture property tax and sales tax revenues to fund infrastructure improvements for new or renovated facilities tied to major sporting events. While the bill’s language is broad, it is widely seen as a precursor to preparations for the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The bill’s provisions would enable…

CLEARFIELD, Utah — In response to overwhelming requests from local residents, Clearfield is moving forward with a new green waste program. The city, in partnership with Wasatch Integrated Waste Management, aims to provide residents with a convenient way to recycle green waste while helping to extend the life of the Davis County landfill. The program, which is expected to impact up to 7,000 households that utilize Clearfield Utilities, was prompted by a series of requests made to city council members by residents who expressed a strong desire for more sustainable waste management options. Shaundra Rushton, the communications manager for the…