St. George, Utah Chamber of Commerce Letters in the Support of the Transfer of Public Lands

1. February 2, 2015
Dear Representative Stanard,
Thank you for all you do for St. George and Utah. The St. George Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors and our Community Action Committee ask for your continued help advancing legislation that
would require the federal government to turn the management of public lands to the state. We are grateful
for your past work on this issue.
As you know the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office recently released a final report concerning the
economic analysis of a possible transfer of public lands from the federal government to the state. The
report, titled An Analysis of a Transfer of Federal Lands to the State of Utah, finds that revenue from
public lands is sufficient to cover the cost of current operations, without consideration of revenue
enhancements or cost-cutting efficiencies.
We believe those who live nearest these lands are best suited to manage them. The federal government's
debt threatens both the management of our land as well as their ability to deliver payments in lieu of taxes
that come as a result of their land management. Federal control of public lands also puts Utah at a distinct
disadvantage, specifically with regard to education funding to the tune of a $2 billion education gap. Our
state needs our resources to be effective and that is not happening with regard to how lands are currently
being managed. Utahns deserve the opportunity to manage our lands in a manner that will improve our
economy, the education system, and our communities.
We look to you to continue to work to resolve this issue and thank you for your past efforts that have
brought the work to this point. We appreciate all you are doing for Utah and specifically the way you
endeavor to benefit business. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Gay Cunningham, Board Chair Terri Draper, Community Action Chair
St. George Chamber of Commerce St. George Chamber of Commerce
Gregg McArthur, President
St. George Chamber of Commerce

2. February 2, 2015
Dear Representative Last,
Thank you for all you do for St. George and Utah. The St. George Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors and our Community Action Committee ask for your continued help advancing legislation that
would require the federal government to turn the management of public lands to the state. We are grateful
for your past work on this issue.
As you know the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office recently released a final report concerning the
economic analysis of a possible transfer of public lands from the federal government to the state. The
report, titled An Analysis of a Transfer of Federal Lands to the State of Utah, finds that revenue from
public lands is sufficient to cover the cost of current operations, without consideration of revenue
enhancements or cost-cutting efficiencies.
We believe those who live nearest these lands are best suited to manage them. The federal government's
debt threatens both the management of our land as well as their ability to deliver payments in lieu of taxes
that come as a result of their land management. Federal control of public lands also puts Utah at a distinct
disadvantage, specifically with regard to education funding to the tune of a $2 billion education gap. Our
state needs our resources to be effective and that is not happening with regard to how lands are currently
being managed. Utahns deserve the opportunity to manage our lands in a manner that will improve our
economy, the education system, and our communities.
We look to you to continue to work to resolve this issue and thank you for your past efforts that have
brought the work to this point. We appreciate all you are doing for Utah and specifically the way you
endeavor to benefit business. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Gay Cunningham, Board Chair Terri Draper, Community Action Chair
St. George Chamber of Commerce St. George Chamber of Commerce
Gregg McArthur, President
St. George Chamber of Commerce

3. February 2, 2015
Dear Representative Snow,
Thank you for all you do for St. George and Utah. The St. George Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors and our Community Action Committee ask for your continued help advancing legislation that
would require the federal government to turn the management of public lands to the state. We are grateful
for your past work on this issue.
As you know the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office recently released a final report concerning the
economic analysis of a possible transfer of public lands from the federal government to the state. The
report, titled An Analysis of a Transfer of Federal Lands to the State of Utah, finds that revenue from
public lands is sufficient to cover the cost of current operations, without consideration of revenue
enhancements or cost-cutting efficiencies.
We believe those who live nearest these lands are best suited to manage them. The federal government's
debt threatens both the management of our land as well as their ability to deliver payments in lieu of taxes
that come as a result of their land management. Federal control of public lands also puts Utah at a distinct
disadvantage, specifically with regard to education funding to the tune of a $2 billion education gap. Our
state needs our resources to be effective and that is not happening with regard to how lands are currently
being managed. Utahns deserve the opportunity to manage our lands in a manner that will improve our
economy, the education system, and our communities.
We look to you to continue to work to resolve this issue and thank you for your past efforts that have
brought the work to this point. We appreciate all you are doing for Utah and specifically the way you
endeavor to benefit business. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Gay Cunningham, Board Chair Terri Draper, Community Action Chair
St. George Chamber of Commerce St. George Chamber of Commerce
Gregg McArthur, President
St. George Chamber of Commerce

4. February 2, 2015
Dear Representative Ipson,
Thank you for all you do for St. George and Utah. The St. George Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors and our Community Action Committee ask for your continued help advancing legislation that
would require the federal government to turn the management of public lands to the state. We are grateful
for your past work on this issue.
As you know the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office recently released a final report concerning the
economic analysis of a possible transfer of public lands from the federal government to the state. The
report, titled An Analysis of a Transfer of Federal Lands to the State of Utah, finds that revenue from
public lands is sufficient to cover the cost of current operations, without consideration of revenue
enhancements or cost-cutting efficiencies.
We believe those who live nearest these lands are best suited to manage them. The federal government's
debt threatens both the management of our land as well as their ability to deliver payments in lieu of taxes
that come as a result of their land management. Federal control of public lands also puts Utah at a distinct
disadvantage, specifically with regard to education funding to the tune of a $2 billion education gap. Our
state needs our resources to be effective and that is not happening with regard to how lands are currently
being managed. Utahns deserve the opportunity to manage our lands in a manner that will improve our
economy, the education system, and our communities.
We look to you to continue to work to resolve this issue and thank you for your past efforts that have
brought the work to this point. We appreciate all you are doing for Utah and specifically the way you
endeavor to benefit business. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Gay Cunningham, Board Chair Terri Draper, Community Action Chair
St. George Chamber of Commerce St. George Chamber of Commerce
Gregg McArthur, President
St. George Chamber of Commerce

5. February 2, 2015
Dear Senator Urquhart,
Thank you for all you do for St. George and Utah. The St. George Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors and our Community Action Committee ask for your continued help advancing legislation that
would require the federal government to turn the management of public lands to the state. We are grateful
for your past work on this issue.
As you know the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office recently released a final report concerning the
economic analysis of a possible transfer of public lands from the federal government to the state. The
report, titled An Analysis of a Transfer of Federal Lands to the State of Utah, finds that revenue from
public lands is sufficient to cover the cost of current operations, without consideration of revenue
enhancements or cost-cutting efficiencies.
We believe those who live nearest these lands are best suited to manage them. The federal government's
debt threatens both the management of our land as well as their ability to deliver payments in lieu of taxes
that come as a result of their land management. Federal control of public lands also puts Utah at a distinct
disadvantage, specifically with regard to education funding to the tune of a $2 billion education gap. Our
state needs our resources to be effective and that is not happening with regard to how lands are currently
being managed. Utahns deserve the opportunity to manage our lands in a manner that will improve our
economy, the education system, and our communities.
We look to you to continue to work to resolve this issue and thank you for your past efforts that have
brought the work to this point. We appreciate all you are doing for Utah and specifically the way you
endeavor to benefit business. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Gay Cunningham, Board Chair Terri Draper, Community Action Chair
St. George Chamber of Commerce St. George Chamber of Commerce
Gregg McArthur, President
St. George Chamber of Commerce