Op-ed: Work is foundational to restoring dignity

When Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox called and asked me to help with Operation Rio Grande, I couldn’t say no. The call came during a busy and challenging time, as we were in the all-consuming final weeks of the renovation of the Vivint Smart Home Arena, and the start of the Jazz season was just weeks away. I too often had expressed frustration with the homeless crisis emanating from Rio Grande Street to not do my part when asked.The lieutenant governor explained phases one and two of Operation Rio G