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Mayor Palmer welcomes the new full-time bus route to Herriman and describes an upcoming Utah League of Cities and Towns conference. We talk about major construction project information, outline some key events going on or coming up on the calendar, and answer two questions about south hillside construction and fiber-optic internet. Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition. 0:00 Start 0:27 Intro 1:17 Utah League of Cities and Towns conference 3:08 UTA bus line starts 4:51 Construction project information 7:54 Spring cleanup this week 8:30 Hungry Herriman returns 9:33 Senior Sundae Social 10:15 Tree Time with Trent 11:30 No Dumb Questions - south hillside and fiber internet 15:28 End

Housing is a large priority for the Utah legislature. Governor Cox and House Speaker Mike Shultz have discussed the need for more supply of starter homes in the states. Are cities on board to bring in these new starter homes or is it time for the state to step in? Dave and Taylor speak with Cameron Diehl, Executive Director of Utah League of cities and towns to get insight.

Representing Davis, Weber & Box Elder Counties boardoftrustees@rideuta.com Trustee Holbrook brings a wealth of experience to UTA. She began her career in the financial sector, established a real estate firm, and went back into the financial sector working in business development. Trustee Holbrook would go on to work with the Public Sector for a private company. Trustee Holbrook was first elected to the Bountiful City Council in 2007 and has served on several boards including the Bountiful Power Commission, Planning Commission and the Utility Facility Review Board with the Public Service Commission. She is a former President of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. Since being appointed to the UTA Board of Trustees, Trustee Holbrook has worked to increase community engagement throughout Davis, Weber, and Box Elder Counties. Service on other local boards and committees include the Commission on Affordable Housing, the Utah Association of Special Districts (UASD), EDCUtah, Envision Utah, Chair of the Olene Walker Housing Fund, and Chair of the Utah Urban Land Institute (ULI). She also works with APTA - the American Public Transit Association, as a Transit Board Member in addition to Chair of the Transit Board Member's Legislative Sub-Committee.

Utah League of Cities and Towns Director Cameron Diehl and Deputy Director Justin Lee join Mayor Walker on the podcast to discuss proposed legislation related to gravel pit operations and their potential impacts on communities in Utah, including Draper.

Cameron Diehl, Executive Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) discusses the 2024 Utah State Legislative Session, the role of ULCT during the session with respect to advocating for local government, and how some bills impact communities

Kendra Penry on Utah LWV Legislative Recap town hall -- Logan City hosting Parks and Rec public outreach meetings

We are blazing through the 2024 legislative session - and certain legislation on Capitol hill could play an impact on our cities. Utah League of Cities and Towns, President, Cameron Diehl with a check in on the top legislation they are excited about... but also what cities may be stressed about.

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan At the time of our conversation with Ben Nadolski, Ogden Mayoral Candidate it was a tight race between him and his opponent. Nadolski sheds some light on how the timeline change affected his campaign and what he plans to do first if he wins the seat. We also spoke to Cam Diehl, Director of Utah League of Cities and Towns to discuss his thoughts on the municipal results so far across the state.

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan Election Recap On Tuesday elections were held across the state. Join our hosts as they unpack the results we know already, those that are almost certainly decided, and those that are still up in the air. What does this election cycle mean for your area? You won’t want to miss this conversation! Congresswoman-elect Celeste Maloy Congresswoman-elect for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, Celeste Malloy, joined us on the show to discuss the race. How is she feeling? How did a previously unknown candidate at the convention become the projected winner? What caucuses has she thought about joining? Join us to have your questions answered and more. Municipal and Mayoral Races At the time of our conversation with Ben Nadolski, Ogden Mayoral Candidate it was a tight race between him and his opponent. Nadolski sheds some light on how the timeline change affected his campaign and what he plans to do first if he wins the seat. We also spoke to Cam Diehl, Director of Utah League of Cities and Towns to discuss his thoughts on the municipal results so far across the state. Election Night Closing Thoughts We finished up the hour with some final thoughts on last night's election. There is a new website that has much more functionality and efficiency compared to the old one. We are joined by Mark Mitchell, Director of Election Systems to discuss the new state election site. Update on SLC Olympic Bid We begin the second hour of the show talking about Salt Lake’s Olympic bid for 2034. We’re joined by Fraser Bullock, Chief Operating Officer for the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, to find out more about our bid and how it would look if we hosted again. Yesterday, the International Olympic Committee met with Governor Cox and other members of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games. We find out how that meeting went and what makes Utah so attractive as a venue. Does the RNC Need Revamping? The KSL at Night hosts talk about the calls for a shake-up to the Republican National Committee. We’ve seen not only calls for the Chair to resign by Vivek Ramaswamy but also for the organization to stop hosting National GOP debates by Former President Donald Trump. If the RNC were to stop hosting GOP debates, how would that affect voters’ discernment process for candidates of their party? Tune in! Third-Party Candidates Threaten to Disrupt We have one confirmed independent candidate in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and another potential independent in Senator Joe Manchin, both close to different sides of the aisle. Would the effect of both of these independents running cancel each other out? Which straight-ticket party would suffer more as a result of the candidacy of these independents? Thanksgiving Traditions Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and families across the U.S. will gather around the table to spend time together. Our hosts discuss their Thanksgiving traditions and how they cook their turkeys. We also give farewell to KSL at Night producer Carlos Artiles Fortun.  

Tim Shriver speaks about disagreeing with dignity at Utah League of Cities and Towns event -- USU physics students' "Lagoon Day" experiments

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we are joined by Vinney Tolman, author of the incredible new book The Light After Death, based on his journey to heaven and back. Later in the show, Lincoln Shurtz joins us to shed some light on the United States' plans to give tanks to the Ukrainian military. -In January 2003, Vincent Tolman was found dead in the bathroom of a small restaurant. He had been dead for over half an hour.When paramedics arrived, they put him in a body bag and took him away. A rookie paramedic had a feeling to risk his career, break all protocols, and try to resuscitate Vincent. Miraculously, he restarted Vincent's heart, and Vincent was in a coma for three days.Vincent remembers what happened on the “other side” while he was dead, and he's ready to share his experience.The Light After Death is the incredible true story of how Vincent died, the lessons he learned, his visit to heaven, and how his experience has affected his life since then.Read this inspiring story that provides a rare and detailed view of what awaits us all when our time on Earth is finished, and how to make the most of the time we have while still here.-Lincoln Shurtz has over two decades of experience advancing client priorities in both the public and private sectors.Before starting Legislative Insight Consulting, Lincoln served for four years in active military service in the US Army as a tank commander.The skills and political acumen he developed leading a platoon helped shape his career path, eventually leading him to the Utah League of Cities and Towns, where he became Director of Government Relations.A bipartisan approach is part of what sets Legislative Insight apart from the rest. Relationships built on trust and experience provide more than partisan rhetoric.Lincoln serves and has served on many boards, including EDCUtah, the Governor's Committee on Accountability and Government Efficiency, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, and the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah.Lincoln received degrees in Political Science and Economics from the University of Utah, where he is a lecturer in the MPA program. When not working, he can be found heliskiing in Utah and Canada and spending time with his family.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Legislative update with Rep. Mike Petersen -- Kendra Penry on ULWV Save the Great Salt Lake education event

Kate Bradshaw is a trusted source of information at Capital Hill and throughout the State of Utah. She's a frequent on-air guest for political discussions, legislation, and outdoor recreation. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Lake View Hospital, and as Commissioner for the Utah Outdoor Adventure Commission, Kate also owns her own Political & Media Consulting Firm. She provides lobbying, consulting, and government relations services to clients interested in public policy issues. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-bradshaw-2188324/details/volunteering-experiences/  

This week, former President Trump made it official - he will seek the presidency in 2024. How do you feel about that? Would you rather see Trump or Ron DeSantis? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Rachel Terry, Deputy Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and member of the Bluffdale City Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deseret News had a fascinating article about how incivility is on the rise, particularly with front line workers. 61% of respondents said it was not unusual for customers to behave badly. Are you feeling that? Seeing that? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Rachel Terry, Deputy Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and member of the Bluffdale City Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We saw the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints come out in favor of the bill before the Senate that would codify the right to same sex marriage. The Church is in favor of the religious freedom protections that are in the bill. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Rachel Terry, Deputy Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and member of the Bluffdale City Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's forget the news for a moment and talk about the holidays. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests on A Woman's View about their traditions for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Her guests this week include Rachel Terry, Deputy Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and member of the Bluffdale City Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan A record number of mayors, council members, and municipal leaders (over 500) from all over Utah are gathered at the Salt Palace this week for the The Utah League of Cities and Towns Annual Convention. We are joined by Joel Ferry, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, to discuss important issues to our communities, with keynotes on growth and water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Cameron Diehl became the Executive Director on October 16, 2017. Cameron studied political science at the University of Utah, was the Editor of the Hinckley Institute Journal of Politics, and later graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law. He started his career at ULCT as a legislative intern and returned to ULCT in 2010. During his time at ULCT, he has also been an administrative assistant, policy analyst, attorney, and Director of Government Relations. He previously worked for the Boys and Girls Club in Salt Lake City and coached basketball and football at Justice (CO), Fairview (CO), and Murray (UT) High Schools. He is an avid University of Utah fan; his paternal grandparents had their first date during the Utah State-Utah game on Thanksgiving Day in 1944 and Cameron and his family have been fixtures at Utah football games ever since. Meanwhile, his maternal grandparents met at BYU and his grandfather was later the mayor of Glenns Ferry, Idaho for 24 years. Cameron is a Murray native where he was a member of the Murray City Youth Council and attended ULCT Local Officials Day. Cameron and his wife Rachel are the proud parents of Annelise, who visited three national parks with her parents before she was four months old and Sierra, who was born during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Ask Cam anything about local government, Utah history, Utah football, Jazz basketball, or politics." League Staff | Utah League of Cities and Towns (ulct.org) The Utah League of Cities and Towns ULCT is comprised of 250 Municipalities over the State of Utah Governed by a 21 member board who are municipal elected leaders. As ULCT Board Members they serve two year terms. The League strives to make sure every city is represented within the league. Utah's the fastest growing State in the Nation, growing by about approx. 50,000 new people every year. These people need places to live, work, and play.  This equates to hundreds of miles of roads and underground utilities, and creates an urgent need for Housing. How To Manage this rapid Growth is the million dollar question...  

We are watching our kids and grandkids go back to school. This year they don't have the mask mandates they've had to deal with in the past couple years, but KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to talk about what challenges they do face this year with her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and member of the Bluffdale City Council, and Shauna Cheshire, a nurse for 25 years and now studying to be a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson saw an article in the Deseret News this week about "quiet quitting" - employees who are not going above and beyond any more. They aren't working over time any more. They're just doing the bare minimum. Amanda wanted to know what her guests on A Woman's View think about this paradigm shift in attitudes toward work. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and member of the Bluffdale City Council, and Shauna Cheshire, a nurse for 25 years and now studying to be a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a fascinating op ed in the Deseret News this week from Dr. Howard Sharp from the University of Utah. He talks about his faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also the nuance in the decision to have an abortion. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guests' opinions on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and member of the Bluffdale City Council, and Shauna Cheshire, a nurse for 25 years and now studying to be a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We saw Liz Cheney lose her race in Wyoming to keep her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, but she doesn't seem to be done with politics. Can you see her as a candidate for president? A republican candidate? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and member of the Bluffdale City Council, and Shauna Cheshire, a nurse for 25 years and now studying to be a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polls shows Americans are sick and tired of politics as usual, about equally fed up with Republicans as they are with Democrats. So, are we ready for a third party or will we still see voting for a third party as throwing our vote away? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get some feedback from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Rachel George Terry, Deputy Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Michelle Arnold, professor of physics at Weber State University and Ganel-Lyn Condie, author of The Stewardship Principle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us just received our property tax notices in the mail and might have needed to sit down. 51 of Utah's cities are raising taxes this year, but those cities are experiencing growth. They have more homes to collect garbage from, more services to provide, and all of that costs money. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get some feedback from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Rachel George Terry, Deputy Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Michelle Arnold, professor of physics at Weber State University and Ganel-Lyn Condie, author of The Stewardship Principle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The agricultural industry has been squeezed by a shortage of seasonal workers. Recently, some associations have had thousands of open positions, but only a handful of U.S. applicants have applied and few or none of those stayed on the job. If we could make the changes needed to immigration law, that could have a positive effect on inflation at the grocery store. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get some feedback from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Rachel George Terry, Deputy Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Michelle Arnold, professor of physics at Weber State University and Ganel-Lyn Condie, author of The Stewardship Principle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah's millennials are settling closer to home. They may travel, but they're coming back home to settle down. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get some feedback from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Rachel George Terry, Deputy Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Michelle Arnold, professor of physics at Weber State University and Ganel-Lyn Condie, author of The Stewardship Principle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilf serves on the Board of Directors for APA Utah “APA Utah provides vision and leadership for the future development and re-development of Utah communities.” -www.apautah.org As co-chair of the APA Utah Legislative Committee, Wilf advises the Utah League of Cities and Towns and provides critical updates to municipal leaders across the state.  Wilf blogs about Land Use and Legislation in the Utah Land Use Politics Blog: https://utahlanduse.org/blog/ In this episode we discuss Kaysville City-specific land use trends, policies, and the impact and effectiveness of public engagement.  Wilf is currently serving as a Planning Commissioner for Kaysville City and has been instrumental in guiding the commission through the most recent draft update of Kaysville City's General Plan    

Mark Shepherd was born in Salt Lake City but grew up in Albuquerque, NM. He has lived in Clearfield for the past 23 years.  Mark's ‘non-political' life includes being the Principal Broker for the Shepherd  Real Estate Group, a local, independent real estate brokerage which he  founded in 2018. His business focuses primarily on military relocation, both to  and from Utah.  Mark served nearly 9 years on the Clearfield Planning Commission before  being elected to the City Council in 2007. After 6 years on the Council, Mark  was elected as Clearfield City's Mayor in 2013 and is now serving his 3rd term as Mayor.  Mark has served as an Honorary Commander for the 388th MXG for three years  and is presently serving as the Honorary Commander for the 466th FS. He was  appointed by Utah's Governor to serve on the Military Installation  Development Authority (MIDA) which has responsibility for development of  Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) properties throughout Utah. He serves on the Utah  Defense Alliance and on the Board of Directors for the local Air Force  Association chapter. He served for two years as the Chairman of the Military  Communities Council for the National League of Cities, and now serves as the  Vice-Chair for the Finance, Administration and Inter-governmental Affairs  (FAIR) committee.    He is a Board Member for the Utah League of Cities and Towns and is running for Davis County Commission. Mark has been married to his wife Tammie for the past 31 years. They are the  parents of seven children and three grandchildren. In his “spare” time, Mark will likely be found at a Real Salt Lake soccer game, searching for his ball at  one of the local golf courses or at the gun range practicing his aim. Whichever  activity that day might bring, you will almost always find one of his children  by his side.

Julie Holist-Terrill, director, Cache Visitors Bureau -- Kendra Penry, Utah League of Women Voters Cache Valley

We saw an intense week of questioning of the nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View for their impressions of the hearings and the nominee. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Luz Lewis Perez, Director of Development for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho, and Crystal Young, Executive Director of the Utah Cultural Alliance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a multi-year process to draw Utah's districts in an independent way, Utah's legislature threw out that process and drew the districts in a partisan way - which has now prompted a lawsuit. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think of the decision by the legislature and the lawsuit it sparked. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Luz Lewis Perez, Director of Development for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho, and Crystal Young, Executive Director of the Utah Cultural Alliance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The discussion of transgender girls participating in high school and middle school sports in Utah public schools has been front and center this week after Governor Cox vetoed the bill prohibiting it and wrote a letter explaining why. His veto and letter made national news. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guests feelings on this issue. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Luz Lewis Perez, Director of Development for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho, and Crystal Young, Executive Director of the Utah Cultural Alliance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we enjoy March Madness - or anything light hearted - when the war is going on in Ukraine? Do you ever have that moment when you pause and wonder how you can enjoy something when the world is on fire? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this question on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Luz Lewis Perez, Director of Development for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho, and Crystal Young, Executive Director of the Utah Cultural Alliance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth Holbrook, UTA Broad of Trustees member, former Bountiful City Council member and past President of Utah League of Cities and Towns speaks with Tom Haraldsen about the importance of mass transit in the communities along the Wasatch Front. A recent investment of $300 million by the state of Utah for Double-tracking Front Runner, Utah's fastest growing status in the nation and Micro-transit are a few of topics discussed.

How does a community leader tackle priority issues while addressing the concerns of opposing viewpoints among residents? How does an aspiring local leader deal with incoming darts flying during controversy... or campaigns? Those are just a couple of questions addressed by outgoing Utah local leaders Stan Smith of Springdale, Jim Talbot of Farmington, and Len Arave from North Salt Lake. Each mayor is retiring after sharing years of dedicated service to their communities. Hear their reflections in this edition of the #CitiesWork podcast, brought to you by the Utah League of Cities and Towns.

A survey was conducted recently asking the question "What makes someone an American? What are the traits of a real American?" Many of the respondents said you have to believe in God to be an American. Some said that you have to be born in America to be a real American. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get input from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, the Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Holly Willard, the owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful and Shauna Cheshire who's been a nurse with Intermountain Healthcare for 26 years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix has a new special with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. In it, he compares the NFL draft to slavery, putting a human being up on a block and asking, "Who wants this?" KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted too get some feedback from her guests this week on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, the Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Holly Willard, the owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful and Shauna Cheshire who's been a nurse with Intermountain Healthcare for 26 years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Utah does have a tax surplus, what would you spend it on? Would you rebate the tax to the taxpayers? Would you spend it on education? Would you spend it on infrastructure? KSL's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this week on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, the Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Holly Willard, the owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful and Shauna Cheshire who's been a nurse with Intermountain Healthcare for 26 years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We saw a story this week about some employees at Hill Air Force Base who have refused the direct order from the Commander in Chief to get vaccinated against Covid. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson thought that, in and of itself, was strange for members of the military, but then she looked at the long list of vaccinations they all have to get, including flu, measles, mumps, polio, rubella, tetanus, hep A, hep A, plague, rabies, varicella, small pox, typhoid, sometimes cholera and more. Why when they get to Covid do they say, "NO WAY!" She asked her guests to help her understand. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, the Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Holly Willard, the owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful and Shauna Cheshire who's been a nurse with Intermountain Healthcare for 26 years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From maintaining the tradition of the rodeo to the folksy feel of a historic midtown city-the character of our communities is preserved by good leaders. Two of Utah's outgoing mayors share their insights from their service for the cities of Spanish Fork and Murray, Utah. Hear what Mayors Steve Leifson and Blair Camp say about their time in office, addressing conflict and criticism, and the future city leadership in this episode of #CitiesWork, brought to you by the Utah League of Cities and Towns.

We've seen families broken apart by political differences in recent years. Has this affected your family? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this week - how do we love each other through profound differences of beliefs? Her guests this week are Sui Lang Panoke, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Zions Bank, Sharon Goodrich, retired Foundation Director at Primary Children's Hospital and Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salt Lake City officials have declared racism a public health crisis. If you are a member of different minorities, you are three times more likely to get Covid. You are less likely to be screened for cancer. There are more incidences of low birth weight and higher infant mortality rates. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to hear from her guests on A Woman's View on this important topic. Her guests this week are Sui Lang Panoke, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Zions Bank, Sharon Goodrich, retired Foundation Director at Primary Children's Hospital and Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We saw this week a paralympic competitor criticized for her shorts being too short. She said that a male competitor would never have been criticized this way. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to ask her guests if they agreed. Her guests this week are Sui Lang Panoke, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Zions Bank, Sharon Goodrich, retired Foundation Director at Primary Children's Hospital and Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some American athletes have used the platforms they've developed with their careers to express themselves. They may say things we disagree with, but aren't they demonstrating that most American of things - free speech? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson gets input from her guests this week on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Sui Lang Panoke, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Zions Bank, Sharon Goodrich, retired Foundation Director at Primary Children's Hospital and Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and Towns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knowing what your residents think is incredibly helpful for local leaders as we try to meet their needs. Now, learn how people in your community feel about their overall wellbeing and how well their community supports it. The Utah Wellbeing Project, conducted by the Utah State University Extension, surveyed residents in several communities and has prepared an assessment on their scores. Hear from Dr. Courtney Flint, who led this project, in this episode of #CitiesWork, hosted by Susan Wood of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. Special thanks to ULCT sponsor, Strata Networks. Survey results and further information about the Utah Wellbeing Project can be found at https://extension.usu.edu/business-and-community/utah-wellbeing-project/index. The next survey is anticipated for 2022 and new Utah city partners are welcome.

On today's Local News Hour : ( 00:47) Connect Summit County Ex. Director Deanna Rhodes has details on their events for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. ( 14:23) Sean Higgins update on the public's concerns about the parking lot development of Park City Mountain Resort from last weeks Park City Planning Commisson meeting.. ( 16:51) Senior VP of business operations/analytics for Inntopia, Tom Foley has a look at how western mountain resorts capitalized on short-term bookings this spring and a look ahead at this summer. ( 29:02) First District Representative Blake Moore is hosting a Town Halll virtual meeting at 2 o’clock today. KUER’s Emily Means spoke to the congressman man last week and shares that short conversation with us. ( 34:34) Utah League of Women Voters member Wendy Molteni is the moderator of an upcoming virtual event on Utah’s Independent Redistricting Commission.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, February 26, 20214:20 pm: Ashe Schow, Senior Editor for the Daily Wire joins Rod to discuss why the mainstream media’s campaign of outrage against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shows they fear he will run for President in 20244:35 pm: Terry Jeffrey, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of CNS News joins Rod for a conversation about how Joe Biden’s covid relief package includes money to pay for abortions and a grant to the National Endowment for the Arts, which is known for its pro-LGBTQ productions6:05 pm: Randy Miller of the Utah League of Independent Voters joins Rod to react to a study that shows Democrats did not register as Republicans in large numbers in order to vote in the Utah primary election, and to react to a bill that would restrict those registrations in the future6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss the story of how voters in five counties in southern and eastern Oregon will decide in a special election in May whether to detach from the state and become part of Idaho6:35 pm: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with Utah Congressman Burgess Owens on slavery reparations, and (at 6:50 pm) with Townhall columnist Scott Morefield on his idea that it’s time for mass civil disobedience when it comes to wearing masks

Today on Access Utah we'll continue our coverage of the 2021 Utah Legislature by checking in with several advocacy and research groups. We'll ask them what their priorities are and what they hope emerges from this session of the legislature. We'll be talking to representatives from Sutherland Institute, Libertas Institute, Utah Health Policy Project, Utah Foundation, Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Crossroads Urban Center.

Today on Access Utah we’ll continue our coverage of the 2021 Utah Legislature by checking in with several advocacy and research groups. We’ll ask them what their priorities are and what they hope emerges from this session of the legislature. We’ll be talking to representatives from Sutherland Institute, Libertas Institute, Utah Health Policy Project, Utah Foundation, Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Crossroads Urban Center. During this conversation, we hear from Rick Larsen, President & CEO, Sutherland Institute, Michael Melendez, Director of Policy, Libertas Institute, Shawn Teigen, Research Director, Utah Foundation, Stacy Stanford, Health Policy Analyst, Utah Health Policy Project Victoria Ashby, Director of Government Relations, Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Bill Tibbitts, Associate Director, Crossroads Urban Center.

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson was remembering President Kennedy's admonition from his inaugural address when he famously said, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." What is that today? What can we do for our country so that we do not become just a collection of special interest groups but remain a United States, concerned about the common good? Amanda asked her guests about this topic. Her guests this week are Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and towns, Sally Deetline, Executive Producer at the Hale Center Theater and Ganel-Lyn Condie, speaker, host and author of 7 books.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that President Trump is gone and out of office, do you believe we need to just move on and let any part he played in the attack on the Capitol go, or is accountability important for healing? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests where they come down on this difficult issue. Her guests this week are Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and towns, Sally Deetline, Executive Producer at the Hale Center Theater and Ganel-Lyn Condie, speaker, host and author of 7 books.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2021 Utah Legislative Session is now underway. Just 45 days to address so many important issues. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they're following this session. Her guests this week include Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and towns, Sally Deetline, Executive Producer at the Hale Center Theater and Ganel-Lyn Condie, speaker, host and author of 7 books.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you think about the inauguration of Joe Biden in 2021, what will you remember? Will it be his call for unity? Will it be Lady Gaga's singing the national anthem? Will it be the poetry of Amanda Gorman? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they will remember from the inauguration this week. Her guests this week are Susan Wood, Director of Communications for the Utah League of Cities and towns, Sally Deetline, Executive Producer at the Hale Center Theater and Ganel-Lyn Condie, speaker, host and author of 7 books.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Diehl, Executive Director of the Utah League of Cities & Towns, joins Lee to discuss how the governor has worked with local government in setting restrictions due to COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a Bountiful High School alumna started a petition to change the school's mascot from the "Braves," the Utah League of Native American Voters released a statement supporting the change. James Singer. Sociology Professor at SLCC, former congressional candidate, &Co-founder Utah League of Native American Voters, joins Lee with their input.

After a Bountiful High School alumna started a petition to change the school's mascot from the "Braves," the Utah League of Native American Voters released a statement supporting the change. Lee reviews what Darren Parry, Former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Tribe, told Dave and Dujanovic earlier this morning. 

Blacksite Podcast investigates... er, interviews Mallory Rogers and Mykala Rogers about their recent email campaign to have Bountiful High reconsider it's not-so-PC mascot of "The Braves" – (Think white kids in headdresses and face paint – like Coachella). They received a rather combative email from Bountiful Mayor Randy Lewis and – well here we are! Also on the pod is James Singer,  co-founder of Utah League of Native Voters, to discuss history of the use of Native Americans as mascots.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, March 9, 20204:20 pm: Representative Robert Spendlove joins the show for a conversation about a new education funding plan passed by Utah lawmakers that they believe, given voter approval, will provide stability to schools for years to come5:05 pm: Larry Gelwix of Columbus Travel joins Rod to discuss the latest news on the coronavirus and how that’s affecting travel and travel plans across the country6:05 pm: Steve Berman of The Resurgent joins the program to discuss his piece questioning if former Vice President Joe Biden’s mumbling and bumbling goes deeper than just misspeaking6:20 pm: Cameron Diehl, Executive Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns joins the show to discuss the state’s approach to the coronavirus, as well as the 2020 Cities Agenda6:35 pm: Derek Miller, President of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to discuss his piece in the Deseret News about how the United States and China have entered a new cold war

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, December 3, 20184:20 pm: Political reporter Alex Isenstadt of Politico joins Rod to discuss how the nation’s governors have called out President Trump over the results of the 2018 Midterm Election and wants to do more to appeal to voters in 20204:35 pm: Peggy Grande, an author and specialty project consultant, joins Rod to discuss her piece for Fox News in which she outlines the conversation Americans should be having about immigration, but aren’t6:05 pm: Derek Miller, President of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to discuss the battle plan to fight Utah’s gender wage gap the chamber has released with the Women’s Leadership Institute6:20 pm: Cameron Diehl, Executive Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns joins Rod or a discussion about how cities have already started working to address expected population growth in Utah6:35 pm: Eva Witesman, an Associate Professor of Public Service and Ethics at Brigham Young University, joins the program to discuss her recent op-ed in which she says the government is not a business

James Singer teaches sociology at Westminster College and Salt Lake Community College and is enrolled in a doctoral program in the Sociology of Labor Markets and Social Policy at Utah State University. Singer is a member of the Navajo Nation and is a cofounder of the Utah League of Native American Voters. He is running for U.S. Senate in Utah and you can find out more about him at singerforsenate.com. Today he will talk with us about how "whiteness in education" affects the way we teach and will give us some ideas on how to make education more multicultural.