Lee Sands

Lee Sands

Local Government Policy Analyst

lee@libertas.institute

Lee is the Local Government Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute, drawing on his research and entrepreneurial experience to inform and assist elected officials and the general public. He focuses on issues most relevant to local governments, such as land use, taxation, and business regulation. His work addresses the regulatory hurdles that matter most to families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.

A native of rural northeast Florida, Lee moved to Provo, Utah in 2004. Before joining Libertas, his path ran through the private sector in technical writing, journalism, and small business, giving him firsthand experience navigating the regulatory environment he now works to improve. He graduated from BYU and attended the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family, the outdoors, history, and creative pursuits.

Lee Sands's Articles

The freedom to use your property as you see fit represents one of the most direct paths to economic opportunity and the exercise of personal freedom.
New Libertas Institute Poll finds Utahns broadly support property rights and housing reforms.
Ongoing discussions about what state and local governments should do to address high home prices in Utah have recently been characterized as a “statewide zoning takeover.”
As the federal government again faces a partial “shutdown," take it as a reminder to focus more on your local and state governments.
What if Utah’s housing crisis could be eased not with more taxes or subsidies, but simply by restoring your right to use your own property?
Utah lawmakers made key tax policy changes this session—so how will these shifts impact your wallet?