WVC may require proof of legal status for business to open
By jennifer W. sanchez

The Salt Lake Tribune

Published Apr 16, 2010 06:48PM
Updated Sep 11, 2010 11:00PM

West Valley City • Some City Council members want West Valley City to become the state’s first local or county government to verify whether applicants for business licenses are U.S. citizens or legal residents.

For the past three years, a similar bill has been proposed at the Utah Legislature but has not passed. This year, a bill passed the House but the Senate put it on hold.

Council members Steve Vincent and Steve Buhler said at a recent study meeting that they want West Valley City to lead the way by passing such an ordinance.

“We can set the example,â€