Convention Center Expansion is a Bad Idea

In my humble opinion, putting more taxpayer dollars into the money losing convention center is a bad idea. Convention Centers don't make money for anyone but the local hotels around them. If the Davis Center expands, it will soon have to compete with larger venues like the Salt Palace and South Towne Convention Center--which means bigger losses.

I can understand the argument of increased economic growth to the surrounding area (restraunts & hotels), but it's not like Layton is really hurting for new restraunts. Rather than concentrating the efforts in one part of Layton, I suggest we put efforts into developing other parts of the county.

If we are going to have to put taxpayer money (tourist tax) into another money losing project -- let's get something good out of it. A regional theater and performing arts center in South Davis County would benifit the overall community a lot more than adding a few more hotel rooms to Layton.

This is why the public thinks the Utah Legislature has no ethics

In my opinion, Senate President John Valentine has crossed the line by joing the Zion's Bank Board of Directors. While he has always been a strong bank supporter -- it's clear that he was only offered the prestigious Board Seat because of his leadership position in the Senate.

The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House should not be joining outside boards while they are in a leadership position--especially such a controversial position as a major bank board.

I can understand a politician continueing to serve on a board, if he had been on the board before his election, but to join the board after being elected Senate President--just doesn't give the public a lot of confidence in our elected officials.