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Does the flag flying above your town hall represent you as a resident? The state of Utah has embarked on an outreach campaign to consider what images should be depicted on the state flag. In this podcast, vexillologist Ted Kaye, asks some important questions for your organization about designing an effective flag. To see several flags representing the cities and towns of Utah, check out https://www.fotw.info/flags/us-utmun.html.
For more information about the Utah flag redesign effort, including how you can submit your ideas, check out www.flag.Utah.gov.
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When you think of the flags that represent countries around the world and states across the US, which are the first to come to mind?
Chances are the flags you think of follow the principles of good flag design. As the state of Utah embarks on an outreach campaign for a possible flag redesign, we speak to the man who wrote the book about good flags and bad flags, vexillologist Ted Kaye. What symbols and design elements should we consider in the process?
For more information about the Utah flag redesign effort, including how you can submit your ideas, check out Flag.Utah.gov.

How does a community leader tackle priority issues while addressing the concerns of opposing viewpoints among residents? How does an aspiring local leader deal with incoming darts flying during controversy... or campaigns? Those are just a couple of questions addressed by outgoing Utah local leaders Stan Smith of Springdale, Jim Talbot of Farmington, and Len Arave from North Salt Lake. Each mayor is retiring after sharing years of dedicated service to their communities. Hear their reflections in this edition of the #CitiesWork podcast, brought to you by the Utah League of Cities and Towns.

Most Mayors in Utah technically serve part-time, but their commitment to their respective communities is definately full-time. As three mayors from Cache County prepare to leave their roles as mayor at the end of the year, we'll hear their insights from more than 42 years of combined service to the cities of Hyde Park, North Logan, and Richmond. Hear from Mayors Charles Wheeler, Damon Cann, and Jeff Young on this episode of CitiesWork, hosted by ULCT's Susan Wood.

From maintaining the tradition of the rodeo to the folksy feel of a historic midtown city-the character of our communities is preserved by good leaders. Two of Utah's outgoing mayors share their insights from their service for the cities of Spanish Fork and Murray, Utah. Hear what Mayors Steve Leifson and Blair Camp say about their time in office, addressing conflict and criticism, and the future city leadership in this episode of #CitiesWork, brought to you by the Utah League of Cities and Towns.

Utah state and local leaders are sharing the message with residents- we are in the midst of a severe drought. Conserve water! In this podcast, we'll hear water conservation experts evaluate the present resources available, new ideas for cities to consider to help in the conservation effort, and address the effectiveness of outreach to residents. Guests include CEO and General Manager of Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Bart Forsyth and Herriman City Public Works Director Justun Edwards. This episode of #CitiesWork is hosted by Susan Wood and made possible by our ULCT sponsors, including Prepare 60.
For more great water conservation ideas check out www.watersavers.com.