ULCT has three primary pillars that are the foundation of our legislative advocacy: respect, collaboration, outcomes. The Utah State constitution and state law both outline the role of cities and towns. Simply put, we exist to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of our residents. The traditional term of “local control” is an acknowledgement that government closest to the people governs best and cities work best when they can exercise their legal authority to meet those constitutional and statutory responsibilities. We urge the State of Utah, the federal government, and county governments to respect the role of cities in providing services and infrastructure for our residents. We seek to collaborate with other levels of government, the private sector, and our collective constituents to ensure Utah’s unparalleled quality of live.
