Commentary: On tax reform, let’s be clear on our values

(Al Hartmann | Tribune file photo) Students at Lone Peak High School in Highland gather at the front desk at the counseling center in January 2014.Utah’s tax policy should reflect our values as Utahns. But House Democrats see where the current tax reform conversation is going and we have serious concerns.

We held seven of our own town halls this summer to hear Utahns’ thoughts on tax reform. Before we go further with any generational overhaul of our state’s tax code, let’s be clear about our shared values gleaned from conversations with constituents across the state.

First, avoid unfairly burdening families and retirees. When legislators talk about raising the tax on grocery food, they’re…