Speaking on Business: Utah League of Cities and Towns

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Founded in 1907, the Utah League of Cities and Towns represents communities across Utah, advocating for local governments, providing training and resources to officials and helping the public better understand how local government works. Executive Director, Cameron Diehl, joins us with more. Cameron Diehl: The Utah League of Cities and Towns serves 257 municipalities and more than 1,400 mayors and council members. Our board of directors this year includes local officials from Bountiful to Santa Clara and Castle Dale to West Jordan. The League believes that government works best when it is closest to the people. We advocate at the Capitol based on three principles: respect, collaboration and outcomes. The League works on issues such as land use planning, transportation, infrastructure, taxes, housing, public safety, water, parks and recreation and effective governance. Our members share their real-world experiences, push back on one-size-misfits-all approaches and champion partnership over preemption. The League also provides professional development opportunities for city leaders in public policy, legal compliance and best practices. We ensure that mayors and council members have the tools, legal authority and community confidence to ensure the quality of life of today’s and tomorrow’s residents. Derek Miller: From training local officials to sharing resources and raising awareness about municipal issues, the Utah League of Cities and Towns is making a real impact across Utah. Find out more at ULCT.Utah.gov. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/17/26