02/11/2026
While I work on potentially a better way to keep online communication going for now I'm going to post ideas etc here and people can comment under the thread for discussion. Feel free to message here for a topic to be listed.
I am bringing for discussion this evening a proposed resolution fo town council to maybe consider for a non compete clause for the town with in town businesses. A brief AI generated description is below. Welcome to thoughts and feedback.
Purpose
The purpose of this resolution is to make sure the Town of Coventry does not operate programs or services that compete with private businesses in town, unless there is a clear public need to do so.
Background
The Town’s main role is to provide essential public services such as public safety, roads, schools, and infrastructure.
Private businesses in Coventry invest their own money, pay property and business taxes, create jobs, and support the local economy. When the Town operates programs that are similar to services already offered by private businesses, it can create unfair competition because the Town:
Uses taxpayer funding
Does not pay property or business taxes
Has certain legal protections not available to private businesses
Some states and municipalities limit government from operating businesses that duplicate services already provided by the private sector unless there is a strong public health, safety, or welfare reason to do so.
Utah has legislation that requires impact studies to make sure the service isn't offered in town already before they move forward.
This would IMO protect gyms, art spaces, adult education, craft/vendor fairs while at the same time saving tax money in town, which we all know that needs to be done. It refocuses the job of local government on necessary services.
