This week’s question: What public policy presents would you like Santa to bring you (or Utah or the nation)?
Mark Bouchard, senior managing director, southwest region, CBRE, Inc. It would be nice to see a move to an appointed State School Board consistent with the Board of Regents. It would provide us the type of background diversification that should provide a broader lens in goal setting and strategic planning.
Ralph Becker, former Salt Lake City mayor and state representative. Civility, compassion, conservation.
Justin Harding, chief of staff, Governor’s Office. A good winter and lots of skiing is my first wish; and a new era of cooperation in the state/federal relationship, one that grants all states greater autonomy and far less overreach from the federal government, is my second wish.
Mike Mower, deputy chief of staff, Governor’s Office. The election provided the GOP with the majority of the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives, the Presidency, and the largest number of Republican Governors since the early 1920s. This presents an incredible opportunity to reduce excessive federal regulations and overreach, restore fiscal responsibility, promote state control of federal lands, and “right-size” the federal government. Whether this result came from Santa or the U.S. Electorate (I believe it was the latter), it is a great thing. Here is hoping that all in leadership positions make the best of it.
Peter Corroon, former Salt Lake County mayor and current chair of the state Democratic Party.
1. Independent Redistricting, and
2. State and Local Government Leaders that care about the people they serve, including the most vulnerable amongst us.
