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

In addition to the federal, state, and county elections that took place last November, many voters in Utah voted on various ballot propositions. Spoiler alert — most taxes are increasing.
We applaud the Utah House of Representatives and Senate for passing this bill without a single no vote!
This article will describe the roles of the of county officials that were on the most recent ballot, in addition to providing a wrap-up of Utah county election results.
Travelers have stayed in people’s primary or secondary properties in exchange for money for centuries. What’s modern are the apps we use to arrange such rentals and the zoning laws that criminalize the otherwise peaceful activity.
Cracking open an egg and finding a double-yolk inside. Correctly guessing a four-digit pin number. Getting struck by lightning. communicate a concern or idea with their representatives in the United States Congress.
Short-term housing such as Airbnb and VRBO rentals make up some twenty thousand houses in Utah. What if those were available for residents to buy? Could this solve the affordable housing shortage?