Tribune editorial: Events in little Vineyard City illustrate why open government is a big deal

Public money spent on international travel and memberships should not be hidden in the weeds.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Construction near the site of the old Geneva Steel mill, near Vineyard City, on Friday, April 19, 2024.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Construction near the site of the old Geneva Steel mill, near Vineyard City, on Friday, April 19, 2024.

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