Governor Debate and Open Space Initiative

Last night I watched a gubernatorial debate between candidates Scott Matheson, Jr. and Jon Hunstman Jr. When asked if they supported Initiative 1, both of them said that they did, but both were a little worried about effects of a sales tax increase. Matheson said he wished the new policy would have gone through the state legislature.

According to many proponents of Initiative 1, the legistlature has had ample opportunity to legislate for clean water and open space.

The intiative is supported by a number of influential Utahns including Jake Garn and Alexander Morrison.

Here is a link to a list of prominent supporters: http://www.utahlands2004.org/docs/PUBLICENDORSEMENT.pdf