Most people remember Robert Louis Stevenson by “Treasure Island” and “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” but we rather enjoy his quotes. “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap,” he said at one point, “but by the... (Read More)

What are your plans for the new year? If you’re like a lot of us, you’re setting some goals, better known as New Year’s resolutions. And there’s a good chance – 92 percent, actually – that you’ll give up on them about three weeks... (Read More)

We have a mission at the Utah Association of Special Districts. It’s spelled right out on our webpage - http://www.uasd.org – in running script, “Our mission is to promote the proper and efficient operation of all special districts in the... (Read More)

Here at the Utah Association of Special Districts, we wear more than a few hats. Our member districts look on us as an advocate, offering support as they carry out their designated missions and providing the resources they need to get the job... (Read More)

If we’ve learned anything from the stream of natural disasters hitting the nation in recent weeks, it is the importance of being prepared. Here at the Utah Association of Special Districts, that’s our M.O. We are constantly in preparation for... (Read More)

Whew, that’s a mouthful! Even more challenging is delivering on what our theme for this year’s UASD convention promises, building trust in our local and special services districts by positively engaging the communities we serve and the... (Read More)

Think, for a moment, of the Kentucky Derby. Call our horse UASD – the Utah Association of Special Districts – and after keeping pace in the early laps, we’ve come to the part of the race where we’re going to edge forward and leave the... (Read More)

Fall is on its way, and here at Utah Association of Special Districts, we’ll hit the ground running! We’re preparing for our annual convention, coming Nov. 1-3 to the Davis Convention Center in Layton. And we’re still in the legislative... (Read More)

August is drawing to a close, kids are off to school again and, if you’re like many of us, you’re shaking your head in disbelief. Where did summer go? It’s hard to believe that we’re already heading into fall, bringing out the safety... (Read More)

With the dog days of summer upon us at the Utah Association of Special Districts – along with a busy schedule of Interim Legislative Sessions – it’s not so easy to keep your cool. Blame the British! They established what today is our idea... (Read More)