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Mayor Ralph Becker’s Campaign 2015

May 25, 2015 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

Mayor Ralph Becker’s Campaign 2015

A few years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that, in essence, money is equivalent to free speech. Under the First Amendment to the Constitution, individuals and corporations can exercise that “right to speak” through campaign contributions. By this logic, those who wish to speak the loudest need only donate more money. Who is speaking the loudest for Mayor Ralph Becker’s … [Read more...]

300 South Bikepath: Cyclists Still Use the Sidewalk

April 30, 2015 by Andrew Wankier Leave a Comment

300 South Bikepath: Cyclists Still Use the Sidewalk

The bike lanes on 300 South have been a source confusion for both residents and business owners. Mayor Becker’s dedication to have a protected bike lane that connects to the University of Utah has been a well-documents controversy. At first, Becker wanted to convert 200 South into a bike-friendly route, but he was met with far too much opposition from business-owners and city c … [Read more...]

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