Salt Lake County Council to discuss new rules about official mail [Video]

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Council is set to discuss new ordinances that would clarify and specify how official government mail is to be sent near an election.

This comes following concern over a flyer sent by current Salt Lake County Recorder — and active candidate — Rashelle Hobbs.

Earlier this month, Hobbs partnered with the Salt Lake County Treasurer’s office to include a flyer advertising Property Watch with the yearly property tax notices. The flyer featured Hobbs’ name in large letters, as well as the county logo and a campaign photo of Hobbs. The reverse side of the flyer described Property Watch and how residents could sign up for the free service.

Concerns raised

The design and timing of the flyer sparked immediate concern from Republican Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton. She received one with her property tax notice via email. 

“It looks like a campaign flyer [and is] showing up …