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)

We’re back is session! Interim session, that is, as the Utah State Legislature begins piecing together the legislation, we’ll see in the fall. And as our mission states, the Utah Association of Special Districts exists to promote the proper... (Read More)

Assembling the perfect board for your special or local district is always a bit of a challenge, isn’t it? Few are in it for the money. Some think it will help them look good. Then you have those who genuinely believe in what you stand for and... (Read More)

How do you define an honest day’s work? The obvious answer, given the phrase’s origin, is what you need to accomplish to get an honest wage. More broadly, you might say an honest day’s work brings a return, of sorts, including but not... (Read More)

For the most part, Utah’s local and special districts operate behind the scenes. As someone once put it, we are “working hard so you don’t have to.” But this year’s bountiful snowfall and the subsequent spring run-off have put our water... (Read More)

Another productive legislative session is behind us. You might think we’re sitting back and catching our breath here at the Utah Association of Special Districts. That sounds inviting, we must admit. But that’s not the kind of approach that... (Read More)

With the latest session of the Utah State Legislature behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to the business at hand. That includes ensuring our local and special districts’ board members are in compliance with the law. One of the... (Read More)

It’s over! For those of us at the Utah Association of Special Districts and our members, the Utah State Legislature’s general session represents a spirited six weeks that can leave you exhausted by the final roll-call. Some feel like climbing... (Read More)

We’re heading into the home stretch. The 2017 General Session of the Utah State Legislature is nearing the finish line, and it has been an interesting journey. Historically speaking, we faced a record 1,272 bills introduced for consideration... (Read More)