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Fall 2002 sion at the University. A committee has Now I am sounding like a politician get- From the Director been formed. Could the Institute become ting ready to run for re-election. But I am a center for policy work? Should it seek so proud of what we have done, and of the expansion? How about new programs? great work of our staff, that I just want to These are just some of the questions the crow a little. Please excuse me. And I am committee will explore. After thirty-seven not running again! years of excellence, “If it ain’t broke, don’t I still need to work. I’m looking for fix it,” must apply. But it is also timely to some consulting opportunities. I would look to the future. like to hang out here through some teach- I often contemplate the wonderful char- ing. I will aid the new director as coal sketch of our founder Robert H. requested. The Hinckley Institute of Hinckley by Alvin Gittins that warms my Politics and the University of Utah will office. The eyes focus on the future. The remain a big part of my life. face is filled with compassion yet reflects a But there are mountains to climb- no-non-sense attitude. Par-ti-ci-pa-tion - as motorcycles to rev-grandchildren to hug- Mr. Hinckley said it while emphasizing and “many a mile before I sleep.” every syllable - is what we are about. And participation is what my staff and I have sought to deliver. I will miss my second family. -
Annual Report 2015-16 Ywca Utah Leadership 2015-2016
ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 YWCA UTAH LEADERSHIP 2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNITY ADVISORY Marilynn E. Paine, Chair BOARD Christine B. Arthur Peter M. and Paula Christina Lau Billings Green Johnson, Chair Katy Blommer Thomas and Mary Gloria Garcia Faulkner Schubach McCarthey TABLE OF CONTENTS Kristine Goddard Sheryl Allen Emma E. Houston Pamela J. Atkinson Deneece G. Huftalin Lori Teske Hudson and YWCA Utah Leadership ............................... 2 Audrey Jiricko Phil Hudson Message from the YWCA ............................. 3 Maria Martinez Bruce and Kaye Jorgensen Charlotte L. Miller Carl and Vanessa Laurella Chris’s Story ................................................. 4 Silvia Norman Crystal Maggelet Family Violence Services Highlights .......... 5 Kelli Polcha John and Catherine Nubia’s Story ............................................... 6 Jennifer A. Smith Putnam Netto Kathleen Pitcher Tobey Dinesh Patel For Every Woman Programming ............... 7 Katherine Venti Scott and Sue Ulbrich Cassandra’s Story ........................................ 8 Amanda Wagner Anne Burkholder Early Education Highlights ......................... 9 Financials ...................................................10 Donor List ...................................................12 STAFF LEADERSHIP $100,000 and Greater ............................12 Anne Burkholder, $50,000-$99,999 ....................................12 Chief Executive Officer $25,000-$49,999 ....................................12 Karen Halladay, $10,000-$24,999 ....................................12 -
2012 Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Scorecard
March 2012 2012 Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Scorecard The Utah Taxpayers Association annually issues legislative report cards to its members and the public. The 2012 scorecard rates Utah’s 104 legislators on fourteen key taxpayer related bills. In the House, six bills supported by the Taxpayers Association received no dissenting votes, therefore the lowest possible score for a Utah Representative (unless there were absences) is 43%. In the Senate, six bills passed without a dissenting vote meaning the lowest possible Senate score (unless there were absences) is 50%. Senate Summary The average score in the Senate is 84%. Four senators received a perfect, 100% score: Michael Waddoups, Scott Jenkins, Steve Urquhart and Howard Stephenson, all Republicans. Ben McAdams (82%) and Gene Davis (80%) are the highest scoring Democrats. No senators scored below 50%. The lowest scoring Republicans are Kevin Van Tassell (67%), David Hinkins (70%), and Allen Christensen (75%). The lowest scoring Democrats are Luz Robles (64%), Ross Romero (67%) and Karen Morgan (67%). House Summary The average score in the House is 73%. Four representatives received a perfect, 100% score: Craig Frank, Brad Galvez, John Mathis, and Mike Morley, all Republicans. Mark Wheatley (62%) and Janice Fisher (58%) are the highest scoring Democrats. The lowest scoring Republicans are Mel Brown (50%) and Kay McIff (58%). As Chair of Executive Appropriations Mel Brown missed a number of unanimous votes which artificially lowers his score. The lowest scoring Democrats are David Litvack (45%), Brian King (50%) and Joel Briscoe (50%). Key An upper case “Y” or “N” in GREEN indicates a vote in support of the Taxpayers Association’s position. -
Utah's Official Voter Information Pamphlet
UTAH’S OFFICIAL VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET 2018 GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH NOTE: This electronic version of the voter information pamphlet contains general voting information for all Utah voters. To view voting information that is specific to you, visit VOTE.UTAH.GOV, enter your address, and click on “Sample Ballot, Profiles, Issues.” For audio & braille versions of the voter information pamphlet, please visit blindlibrary.utah.gov. STATE OF UTAH OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SPENCER J. COX LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Dear Utah Voter, My office is pleased to present the 2018 Voter Information Pamphlet. Please take the time to read through the material to learn more about the upcoming General Election on November 6, 2018. Inside you will find information about candidates, ballot questions, judges, and how to vote. In addition to this pamphlet, you can visit VOTE.UTAH.GOV to find even more information about the election. At VOTE.UTAH.GOV you can view your sample ballot, find your polling location, and view biographies for the candidates in your area. If you need assistance of any kind, please call us at 1-800-995-VOTE, email [email protected], or stop by our office in the State Capitol building. Thank you for doing your part to move our democracy forward. Sincerely, Spencer J. Cox Lieutenant Governor WHAT’S IN THIS PAMPHLET? 1. WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES? 2 U.S. Senate 3 U.S. House of Representatives 5 Utah State Legislature 9 Utah State Board of Education 28 2. WHAT ARE THE QUESTIONS ON MY BALLOT? 30 Constitutional Amendment A 32 Constitutional Amendment B 35 Constitutional Amendment C 39 Nonbinding Opinion Question Number 1 44 Proposition Number 2 45 Proposition Number 3 66 Proposition Number 4 74 3. -
Date Name Topic Show Producer Host Guest(S) Organization Event/Notes
A B C D E F G H I J 1 Date Name Topic Show Producer Host Guest(s) Organization Event/Notes Note: Anna from the ACLU attended the NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute in Kentucky this past weekend, as did Tolina. This segment will Alliance for a Better Utah, focus on what kind of work Real Women Run, Utah peace and conflict resolution, needs to be done and why Citizen's Counsel, Peace community dialogue process, policy to address social justice in & Conflict Studies progress on human rights in Utah, civic Utah, as well as how to Program in the College of Real Women Run training engagement, voting, women recruit, mentor and Humanities at the January 16, 2016, at SLCC's 2 1/3/2016 candidates RadioActive Lara Jones Nick Burns support leaders of color. University of Utah Miller Campus in Sandy snow, Ski Utah One Wasatch campaign, 3 1/3/2016 public lands preservation WEU John Warlock John Warlock Save Our Canyons women in business, social good POD-Culture Lance Allred, 4 1/4/2016 business model Jock E.P. Lara Jones Lance Allred Liz Galloway Travel + Social Good food, culinary entrepreurs, vegetarianism, eat simple, eat with POD-Utah Ryan Samanka, Chase 5 1/4/2016 color, healthy eating Foodie E.P. Lara Jones Murdock Ian Brandt, Vertical Diner Vertical Diner David Derezotes, director of Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Conflict Studies Program in the College of Program in the College of peace and conflict resolution starts with Humanities at the Humanities at the 6 1/4/2016 personal relationships RA Rewind Lara Jones Nick Burns University -
MINUTES HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE Tuesday, January 29, 2019|2:00 P.M.|30 House Building
MINUTES HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE Tuesday, January 29, 2019|2:00 p.m.|30 House Building Members Present: Rep. Val L. Peterson Rep. John Knotwell, Chair Rep. Marc K. Roberts Rep. Phil Lyman, Vice Chair Rep. Travis M. Seegmiller Rep. Patrice M. Arent Rep. Jeffrey D. Stenquist Rep. Walt Brooks Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost Staff Present: Rep. Brad M. Daw Mr. Brian J. Bean, Policy Analyst Rep. Jon Hawkins Ms. Wendy Hill, Committee Secretary Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov. Chair Knotwell called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m.. 1 . H.B. 129 Campaign Amendments (Hall, C.) Rep. Craig Hall explained the bill with the assistance of Rep. Stephanie Pitcher. Ms. Teri McCabe, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Ms. Elizabeth Payne, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. MOTION: Rep. Arent moved to pass H.B. 129 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 10 - 0 - 1. Yeas-10 Nays-0 Absent-1 Rep. P. Arent Rep. T. Seegmiller Rep. W. Brooks Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. B. Daw Rep. J. Hawkins Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. P. Lyman Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Roberts Rep. J. Stenquist 2 . H.B. 102 Campaign Funds Uses Amendments (Pitcher, S.) MOTION: Rep. V. Peterson moved to move to the next item on the agenda. The motion passed with a vote of 9 - 0 - 2. Page 1 of 6 HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE January 29, 2019 Yeas-9 Nays-0 Absent-2 Rep. -
2015 Legislative Scorecard
12 March 2015 Utah Taxpayers Association - 2015 Legislative Scorecard The Utah Taxpayers Association annually releases a legislative scorecard ranking Utah’s legislators by their votes on the most important tax-related bills considered during the most recent legislative session. Out of 128 bills the Utah Taxpayers Association tracked during the 2015 legislature, twelve of the most important tax-related bills were used in rating Utah’s 104 legislators. In the House, four bills supported by the Taxpayers Association received no dissenting votes, therefore, the lowest possible score for a Representative (unless there were absences) is 36%. In the Senate, seven bills supported by the Taxpayers Association passed without a dissenting vote, meaning the lowest possible Senator score (unless there were absences) is 70%. Senate Summary House Summary The average score in the Senate is 81.4%. The average score in the House is 78.8%. Ten Three Senators received a perfect 100% score: Representatives received a perfect 100% Margaret Dayton, Deidre Henderson, and Scott score: Norm Thurston, Dan McCay, Mike Jenkins. The next highest scoring senators are Kennedy, Fred Cox, Marc Roberts, Jon David Hinkins and Howard Stephenson with Stanard, Dean Sanpei, Justin Fawson, Jim 90%. The highest scoring Democrat is Karen Dunnigan, and Eric Hutchings. The Highest Mayne (80.0%). scoring Democrats are Susan Duckworth, Sandra Hollins, and Brad King, all scoring No senators scored below 62%. The lowest 81.8%. scoring Republicans are Peter Knudson (70.0%) and Stuart Adams (71.4%). The lowest The lowest scoring Republicans are Kay McIff scoring Democrat is Jim Dabakis (62.5%). -
Utah Conservation Community Legislative Update
UTAH CONSERVATION COMMUNITY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2020 General Legislative Session Issue #5 March 1, 2020 Welcome to the 2020 Legislative Update issue will prepare you to call, email or tweet your legislators This issue includes highlights of week five, what we can with your opinions and concerns! expect in the week ahead, and information for protecting wildlife and the environment. Please direct any questions or ACTION ALERT! comments to Steve Erickson: [email protected]. The Inland Port Modifications bill - HB 347 (Rep. About the Legislative Update Gibson), is now awaiting action on the House floor, The Legislative Update is made possible by the Utah probably Monday but early in the week for sure. We’re Audubon Council and contributing organizations. Each working to get it amended as it moves forward, but it Update provides bill and budget item descriptions and will remain a bill for a project and process we can’t support. status updates throughout the Session, as well as important Session dates and key committees. For the most up-to-date Oppose HB 347! information and the names and contact information for all legislators, check the Legislature’s website at HB 233, the Depleted Uranium-funded Natural Resources Legacy Fund, will be debated and voted on in the Senate www.le.utah.gov. The Legislative Update focuses on this week. Urge legislators to pass the Fund without the legislative information pertaining to wildlife, sensitive and DE funding source- and avoid making this their legacy! invasive species, public lands, state parks, SITLA land management, energy development, renewable energy and Lastly, contact your legislators to urge them to fund bills and budgets to Clear the Air! conservation, and water issues. -
Utah Conservation Community Legislative Update
UTAH CONSERVATION COMMUNITY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2020 General Legislative Session Issue #1 February 2, 2020 Welcome to the 2020 Legislative Update issue will prepare you to call, email or tweet your legislators This issue includes highlights of week one, what we can with your opinions and concerns! expect in the week ahead, and information for protecting wildlife and the environment. Please direct any questions or ACTION ALERT! comments to Steve Erickson: [email protected]. It’s an election year, and it appears that certain rural and About the Legislative Update trophy hunting interests and politics will attempt to wag The Legislative Update is made possible by the Utah the dog of the sixth most urbanized state yet again. HB Audubon Council and contributing organizations. Each 125 would require that the Director of the Division of Update provides bill and budget item descriptions and Wildlife Resources take immediate action to reduce predators if deer or elk herds dip below management status updates throughout the Session, as well as important objectives. Session dates and key committees. For the most up-to-date Also in the pipeline is HB 228, which would permit information and the names and contact information for all livestock owners to kill predators that harass, chase, legislators, check the Legislature’s website at disturb, harm, attack, or kill livestock on private lands or www.le.utah.gov. The Legislative Update focuses on public grazing allotments. Currently, livestock owners legislative information pertaining to wildlife, sensitive and are compensated for losses due to predation and request invasive species, public lands, state parks, SITLA land DWR remove or take offending predators. -
LPC Supplemental Materials
LPC Supplemental Materials December 14, 2020 • Draft legislation: Single-Family Housing Modifications (Rep. Ward) • HB 374 Building Regulation Amendments: Municipal Plan Review and Building Inspection Times • State of the HBA update from Executive Officer Paul Ray • Deseret News: Utahns Trust City Over State Government in Planning for Growth, Group Says • Deseret News: Housing Affordability in Utah Entering Perilous Territory Study Says • Gardner Policy Institute: Housing Affordability: What Are Best Practices and Why Are They Important? • SB 163 White Paper- Community Reinvestment Agency Amendments (Sen. Harper) • Key legislative committee rosters, freshmen legislators, find your legislator • Utah Policy: Messages to new legislators from ULCT • Fees information: Mandator Fees in the State System of Higher Education (State Auditor) Rep. Ward will attend LPC and field questions from members about his internal ADU legislation. We have communicated to him that members have voiced concerns about restricting city standards for internal ADUs and changing the statutory definition of “single-family limit” (10-9a-505.5(1)) to remove the reference to “unrelated” individuals. If you have concerns about these or other parts of his bill, please come prepared to explain and provide specific examples where changing this authority or definition is detrimental to your city. Review Rep. Ward’s update draft here: https://www.ulct.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=2046 12/4/2020 HB 374 Building Regulation Amendments: Municipal Plan Review and Building Inspection Times In House Bill 374 (2020 GS 4th Sub. Rep. Ray) the Legislature asked municipalities to examine whether cities and towns met land use process deadlines—plan review and building inspections— in the face of unprecedented population growth. -
Michael K. Middleton Curriculum Vitae Associate
Michael K. Middleton Curriculum Vitae Associate Professor of Argumentation & Public Discourse Director of Forensics - John R. Park Debate Society Department of Communication University of Utah 255 S. Central Campus Dr., LNCO 2400 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 [email protected] 801-581-6454 Education Ph.D. University of Utah, 2011, Communication Academic Areas: Rhetoric, Argumentation, Social Movements, Performance & Cultural Studies, Critical Theory, Globalization & Neoliberalism Dissertation: “Becoming War-Machines: Neoliberalism, Critical Politics, and Singularities of Struggle” Dissertation Committee: Dr. Leonard Hawes (chair), Dr. Suhi Choi, Dr. Marouf Hasian, Dr. Tom Huckin, Dr. Mary Strine Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution University of Utah, 2011, Department of Communication Emphasis Areas: Negotiation, Mediation, Group Dialogue Processes Program Director: Michelle Hawes M.A. California State University, Long Beach, 2006, Communication Studies Academic Areas: Rhetoric, Popular Culture Distinguished Graduate in Communication Thesis: “Playing with Meaning: Complexity, Interactivity and Semiotic Excess in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” Thesis Committee: Dr. Karen Rasmussen (chair), Dr. Ann Johnson, Dr. Mitch Reyes B.S. Northern Arizona University, 2004, Speech Communication Academic Areas: Speech Communication, Political Science Summa Cum Laude Middleton CV 19/20 Honors & Awards 2018 Utah State Legislature: House Concurrent Resolution 3, recognizing the exemplary accomplishments of the John R. Park Debate Society 2018 Western Journal of Communication, Outstanding Publications Reviewer Award 2017 University of Utah, Department of Communication, Faculty Member of the Year 2017 National Parliamentary Debate Association, Season-Long National Championship 2017 Pt. Loma Nazarene University, Quintilian Award for Excellence in Forensics Education 2016 National Communication Association, Critical/Cultural Studies Division, Outstanding Book Award 2016 University of Utah, “Beacons of Excellence” Award, John R. -
Enrolled Copy H.B. 156 1 STATE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS Chief Sponsor: Sandra Hollins Senate Sponsor: Jani Iwamoto
Enrolled Copy H.B. 156 1 STATE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS 2 2017 GENERAL SESSION 3 STATE OF UTAH 4 Chief Sponsor: Sandra Hollins 5 Senate Sponsor: Jani Iwamoto 6 Cosponsors: Brian S. King Raymond P. Ward 7 Patrice M. Arent Karen Kwan Elizabeth Weight 8 Joel K. Briscoe Carol Spackman Moss Mark A. Wheatley 9 Rebecca Chavez-Houck Marie H. Poulson Mike Winder 10 Susan Duckworth Edward H. Redd 11 Lynn N. Hemingway Angela Romero 12 13 LONG TITLE 14 General Description: 15 This bill modifies general labor provisions. 16 Highlighted Provisions: 17 This bill: 18 < defines terms; 19 < provides that a public employer may not require an applicant to disclose a past 20 criminal conviction before an initial interview for employment; and 21 < provides exemptions for certain public employers. 22 Money Appropriated in this Bill: 23 None 24 Other Special Clauses: 25 None 26 Utah Code Sections Affected: 27 ENACTS: 28 34-52-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953 H.B. 156 Enrolled Copy 29 34-52-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953 30 34-52-201, Utah Code Annotated 1953 31 32 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah: 33 Section 1. Section 34-52-101 is enacted to read: 34 CHAPTER 52. REDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR 35 INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS 36 34-52-101. Title. 37 This chapter is known as "Reducing Barriers to Employment for Individuals with 38 Criminal Records." 39 Section 2. Section 34-52-102 is enacted to read: 40 34-52-102. Definitions. 41 As used in this chapter: 42 (1) "Applicant" means an individual who provides information to a public employer for 43 the purpose of obtaining employment.