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The Utah League of Cities and Towns was first organized in 1907. ULCT serves 248 municipalities in the State of Utah. ULCT represents municipal government interests with a strong, unified voice at the state and federal levels. Further, ULCT provides information, training and technical assistance to local officials on municipal issues, and works to create a greater public awareness and understanding of municipal responsibilities, governance and administration. ULCT is a non partisan, inter-lo ...
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Does the flag flying above your town hall represent you as a resident? The state of Utah has embarked on an outreach campaign to consider what images should be depicted on the state flag. In this podcast, vexillologist Ted Kaye, asks some important questions for your organization about designing an effective flag. To see several flags representing …
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When you think of the flags that represent countries around the world and states across the US, which are the first to come to mind? Chances are the flags you think of follow the principles of good flag design. As the state of Utah embarks on an outreach campaign for a possible flag redesign, we speak to the man who wrote the book about good flags …
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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 Farmingto…
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Most Mayors in Utah technically serve part-time, but their commitment to their respective communities is definately full-time. As three mayors from Cache County prepare to leave their roles as mayor at the end of the year, we'll hear their insights from more than 42 years of combined service to the cities of Hyde Park, North Logan, and Richmond. He…
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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, …
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Utah state and local leaders are sharing the message with residents- we are in the midst of a severe drought. Conserve water! In this podcast, we'll hear water conservation experts evaluate the present resources available, new ideas for cities to consider to help in the conservation effort, and address the effectiveness of outreach to residents. Gu…
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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 …
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How would a city function if it weren't for clerks and recorders? They keep us informed about city business, they run our local elections, they keep our community history, and the list goes on. As part of National Municipal Recorders Week, we speak to the president of the Utah Municipal Clerks Association and a former president, a newly retired lon…
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In March, Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency due to drought conditions in the state. As you'll hear in this podcast, he addressed the critical water shortage in a PBS Utah news briefing. Now is the time to get agressive about water conservation in our communities. Learn what local leaders can do to prevent a dire situation late…
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