From Deseret News archives:
A traveling state of the state
But don't make a habit of it.
The governor-elect's chief of staff said Huntsman may decide to give the annual speech in various places outside the capital city during the rest of his four-year term, as well. That would be fine if it involved only the governor and his staff, but the idea of asking 104 part-time lawmakers to travel long distances to hear a state-of-the-state seems a bit presumptuous. The executive branch may be the only one controlled by a single person, but that person is not meant to be more important than the combined members of the other two branches. An annual game of follow-the-leader at the very moment when lawmakers are beginning their brief and important yearly session serves no purpose.
After all, there were good reasons why pioneer lawmakers decided to abandon their plans for a large capitol building in Fillmore, after building only one wing. The city was considered too remote and too difficult to reach. Brigham Young and others had a miserable time making their way down there in 1851. The original idea of paying tribute to president Millard Fillmore never did pay many dividends back East, either.
Fillmore is a proud community with a wonderful history. The Territorial Statehouse is an historical jewel that has received too little attention through the years. Huntsman's first state-of-the-state will showcase this building and add a nice touch of historical perspective to a new administration. But next year the governor should give the speech in Salt Lake City, even if accommodations are not ideal.
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