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Herbert aide named to Tax Commission

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Solid pick by the Governor | 6:41 a.m. Nov. 5, 2009

Cragun is a true scholar of public policy with unprecedented experience for this job. He will make a fantastic commissioner.

Good pick | 8:16 a.m. Nov. 5, 2009

Michael Cragun is a dedicated public servant and will serve well on the commission.

Who is this guy? | 8:38 a.m. Nov. 5, 2009

When he was a Davis County Commissioner Michael Cragun proposed a 138% increase. Sen. Howard Stephenson, R-Draper, president of the Utah Taxpayers Association, called the tax increase egregious. "I am embarrassed to be in the same party with the three Republican commissioners because they should know better," he said at a Utah Taxpayers news conference.

How will Sen. Stephenson vote on his confirmation, now?

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Tyler | 9:01 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009

Great pick!

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