Limited and Open Government

If the market were free to build a variety of homes to meet the demand, we could end our housing shortage.

For Gov. Cox's plan to be successful, we don't necessarily need to spend hundreds of millions of dollars — we need local officials to address minimum lot sizes and other zoning regulations that make building starter homes very difficult. In short — legalize starter homes!

This November, Utah voters didn't just choose their city officials; they also had their say on various ballot propositions. What do these propositions entail, how did they fare statewide, and what repercussions do they hold for voters? (Hint: In many instances, they signify higher taxes.)

Far from being inconsequential, local government matters to all residents. When municipal elections come back in two years, take the time to learn about what each candidate will bring to or detract from your area.

While supply and demand is basic economics, some doubt that building more homes will have the positive effect needed on prices.