Gary Herbert: “Jefferson said that 'the government closest to the people serves the people best' and that certainly applies to managing…”

As evidenced by opposition from virtually every elected county, State and Federal official, the State of Utah strongly opposes any unilateral monument designation within our state.

I believe that the States can do this better for their unique populations than can the Federal Government.

We are a right-to-work State, and I think that gives us competitive advantage.

A great start would be Congressman Bishop's legislation that requires more public input and local buy-in based on the size of a proposed monument.