Lee Sands

Lee Sands

Local Government Policy Analyst

lee@libertas.org

Lee is the Local Government Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute. He has had a lifelong passion for research, writing, entrepreneurship, local government, and building relationships with people from all walks of life.

Before joining Libertas, Lee worked as a technical writer, covered tech and local events as a journalist, developed websites, launched a Kickstarter campaign, and helped businesses create budgets and integrate accounting and other systems.

A native of rural northeast Florida, Lee moved to Provo, Utah in 2004. Since graduating from BYU and attending the Vermont College of Fine Arts, Lee has started a family, become increasingly active in local politics as a volunteer, and now joins Libertas to be a resource for elected officials and the general public. Lee enjoys camping, fishing, Jeeping, history, and all things creative and analytical.

Lee Sands's Articles

Zoning laws are often associated with restrictions on building sheds or accessory dwelling units (ADUs). However, in South Jordan, Utah, overly strict zoning regulations are now impeding the operation of a mobile breast cancer screening business.
We can declare housing a crisis and we can debate about growth, but unless more homes are built, Utah’s housing shortage tax will only increase.
As we reflect on the freedoms celebrated in the Declaration of Independence, it is essential to acknowledge those we have lost along the way.
Short-term rentals face varying local regulations; state-level legislation has stalled amid debates over property rights versus community housing concerns.