Laurie Stringham: Beware of county mayors bearing deputies

It was just over 20 years ago that I was actively involved in the push for Salt Lake County to switch from county commissioners to a mayor and County Council. Therefore I have watched with interest as Utah County proposes to voters the choice of moving from a three-person County Commission to a mayor and a five-person County Council.Although today I would vote the same as I did 20 years ago, I would only do so if tighter parameters were put into place. At the time, hope was running high and I be