As an American, I rely heavily on the actions of policymakers to provide leadership and create regulations that provide us with a sense of security and keep us safe. During the pandemic, from the president down, I have seen the exact opposite.
A civil servant's job is to ensure public safety, but instead of providing that, the Trump administration is deregulating our protections. Too many leaders have been downplaying truth with suggestions on the pandemic and the environment. Our leaders continually choose the economy over the health of our community.
While our world struggles through this pandemic, the Trump administration rolled back one of the most effective and broadly supported climate and health policies, the clean-car standards. These standards have saved Utahns over $270 million and by 2030, these standards would save Utah households up to $3,000 annually in lower fuel prices, along with the benefits it has for our air quality.
If you enjoy clean air and paying less at the pump, contact Attorney General Sean Reyes and ask him to have Utah join the lawsuit against the rollbacks on our clean car standards.
Maurena Grossman, Salt Lake City