Speakers at Capital City Revitalization Zone public hearings included representatives of several potentially affected organizations: the Convention Center, Utah Symphony, commerce chambers, the Buddhist temple, UMOCA, a former mayor, small businesses, etc.
One group was conspicuous by its absence. The LDS Church is one of the city’s biggest landowners. It owns, has developed , or has implicitly acknowledgedfour of seven city blocks forming a “horseshoe” around the proposed revitalization zone. As such, the church should proactively share its stance and answer many natural questions.
Is the church still “pleased” with the direction the plans are taking? What is its position on the proposed tax increase’s impact on the poor, widows and the fatherless, the homeless and other disproportionately affected groups? Does the church, which donated the land for Abravanel Hall, think it should be renovated or rebuilt? What is its view on using public funds to create more bars downtown? What is its position — as a frequent advocate for religious freedom — on how the Salt Lake Buddhist...
Many Utahns don’t just struggle to buy a home. They also can’t afford to rent apartments in many counties.
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