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Mayor Ralph Becker’s Campaign 2015

May 25, 2015 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

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...]

Becker on Broadway

March 23, 2015 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker conducted a campaign visit with small business owners at Boozetique on 315 East and Broadway. Mayor Becker is looking to be reelected for the third time. Thus far he has not been known as a frequent visitor to small businesses, according to those we spoke to, "I haven’t seen him since he has been in office, he has not walked in my door since … [Read more...]

Salt Lake City’s Parking Meters

June 6, 2013 by Richard Markosian 1 Comment

They are blue hungry monsters, and they need to be fed.” said one Salt Lake City business owner describing the downtown parking meters, which cost an estimated $15 million of taxpayer money to collect $2 per hour from residents who want to visit downtown Salt Lake City. This long-time downtown business owner (who wished to remain anonymous) said these meters have caused her … [Read more...]

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