Lobbying for your special service district all on your own can be stressful and tiring. There may come a time when you need to step back, take a deep breath and realize that you could benefit from having someone else lobby on your... (Read More)

It can be tough trying to advocate for your special service district’s needs. Legislators may not fully realize how harmful certain bills will be for your district or which bills are most helpful for you and need to be passed. You need someone... (Read More)

As a special service district, having your voice heard loud and clear above the noise in our capitol can be challenging. Lawmakers are continuously busy and are constantly being flooded with phone calls, emails and in-person appointments with voters... (Read More)

Most business experts agree that there are several distinct categories that managers fall under. Depending on where you work and what your team is like, some of these might be more effective than others. Which management style matches... (Read More)

As individuals or organizations, people want to be represented accurately, fairly and in good light. They will go to great lengths to make sure that they are understood and perceived accurately by others. It can be disconcerting if they discover... (Read More)

In most special districts, there's a lot of work to be done. And sometimes it can feel like meetings are a waste of valuable time. But when done correctly, meetings can make your team more cooperative and productive. Use these simple techniques to... (Read More)

When you look at Utah, it’s hard to believe we live in a desert. Even though our cities and mountains are flush with green trees and vegetation, water conservation is still very important. Here are three ways to conserve water both in and out of... (Read More)

Management is about more than just delegating, budgets, and status updates. One of the biggest responsibilities that managers face is creating team cohesion, and enabling and empowering employees to do their best work. This is easier said than... (Read More)

We've had a great start to 2019. With the 2019 General Legislative Session now at a close, we wanted to provide a recap of some of this year's highlights and accomplishments. The 2019 General session began on January 28 of this year and came to a... (Read More)

Utah's special districts do so much right — providing fire protection, snow removal, clean water, recreational opportunities and more for the residents within their boundaries. You do so professionally and efficiently, with service to citizens at... (Read More)