The Aug. 4 lead story, “Clearing the Air,“ had a ranking of the most important issues facing Salt Lake City.
Of the seven issues listed, all but taxes, the inland port and “other” are affected by a much bigger issue, an issue that greatly contributes to air quality, homelessness, affordable housing, and roads, among many, many others.
That issue is people, too many people.
Control the population and all these issues will virtually disappear.
When will we learn?
Steve Purhonen, Salt Lake City
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