August 11, 2026

Do you know your local elected officials?

Lately, I’ve been involved with a campaign that could be classified as “down ticket.” It’s not a for the US Senate or for Congress, Governor or the state legislature. It’s not even for attorney general. It’s the Salt Lake County mayor’s race, and it’s “down” the “ticket” from all of those higher profile races, even if it deals with issues near and dear to all of us.

Indeed, it may deal with stuff that we use a lot more frequently than some of those other races. Libraries? Rec centers? Parks? Snow plows? Mental services? Jails? [cont…]

Should Julie Dole resign? [poll] [updated]

Should Republican Party leadership play favorites with candidates before nomination? Please, weigh in by voting in the poll below.

Julie Dole, Chair of the Salt Lake County Republican Party, is “not thrilled” that Mike Winder is preparing to throw his hat in the race for Salt Lake County mayor against her pick Gary Ott, and she’s letting people know it. [cont…]

Mayor Mike Winder: Poor Judgment or Fraudulent Behavior?

Justified or not, Mike Winder has put himself in hot water for using a pseudonym  to publish articles in local newspapers. My first thought on hearing about it? “What were you thinking, Mike?” Using a pseudonym to make a point or to tell a story is not without precedent in our culture and country.  In fact, […]