I have never logged into my bank or savings account and wondered if it was forward that day. When I worked in finance, no client ever asked me if the stock market or their brokerage account was forward today. It was always, "Am I up or down," and by what percentage. This may seem obvious, but ...

The French jurist and philosopher Charles de Montesquieu (1689-1755) influenced our Constitution's framers considerably. He maintained there are two categories of republics: aristocracy and democracy. Thomas Jefferson, who is credited with creating the nation's very first Republican Party, felt ...

As a former Utahn, I have always had the highest respect for Mitt Romney, who has served his state well in so many ways, including as CEO of the Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah and again as senator. Often, he has shown bravery in following his principles rather than ...

Thank you for your overwhelming support over the last few years. Allow me to differentiate myself from my opponent as you make your decision this Tuesday. “You can’t build a reputation based on what you’re going to do.” – Henry Ford EXPERIENCE: We both were born in Utah. I was ...

With incorporation comes responsibility and accountability for municipal services. As a resident of Ogden Valley for over 27 years, my wife and I have enjoyed a good quality of life. With incorporation, can we expect the same quality of life without a tax increase? When a new city is formed, ...

Imagine a community where every family, every neighbor and every small business owner had a fair chance to be heard in shaping Ogden’s future. A place where our elections prioritize the voices of everyday residents over the influence of a small number of large donors. Isn’t that the kind of ...