In 1998, Utah's crime rate dropped 11.3 percent. Violent crime decreased 7.8 percent and property crime rates fell 11.5 percent. The decline continues. When 1999 statistics are tabulated, Utah will see some of the lowest crime rates in 20 years. One proven way to do this is drug courts.
Drug courts help repair torn families and wrecked lives.
Let's go with what works and take drug courts statewide. Since new years bring resolutions, it is my aspiration that the second millennium start with historic progress on public land disputes. We can begin that process by solving the wilderness question. We have an unprecedented opportunity the first time a governor, interior secretary and congressional delegation have been this close to agreement. This is the moment.