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Taking Off the Rose-Colored Glasses in Utah

Utah has been riding high on a wave of strong economic growth, but now it’s time to address the issues that accompany such rapid expansion, said Utah Lt. Gov. Gary R. Herbert at the Murray Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Women in Business luncheon Tuesday.

“There is an attitude of optimism in the state of Utah, that our future is good, that we have a lot of potential yet to be realized and the possibilities are endless,” Herbert said. “But there are challenges.”

Utah is the sixth fastest growing state in the country, adding about 80,000 people, or a city the size of Ogden, annually, Herbert said. He believes the government should take a backseat role to the free market in economic development.

“You in business understand that government is not always the solution. We recognize how important the private sector is to Utah,” he said. “Part of our approach in this administration is we want to keep government off your backs and out of your wallets.”

Growth pressures Utah faces include traffic congestion, an underfunded public education system and affordable housing, the lieutenant governor said. The state is working to address each, but encourages help from the private sector to accomplish long-term goals.

by Jamie Huish Stum

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