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Action Center

"The power of our state comes from people who are concerned about their government... Government is a personal responsibility. You are the greatest safeguard against depersonalized government and the antidote to apathy."

— Governor John Huntsman Jr. State of State Address 2008

 

One of the many benefits of the 2007 petition drive and referendum was a renewed sense of how important it is for each of us to take an active role in our representative democracy. For many people, signing the petition or gathering signatures was a first step into the world of political involvement. Thousands of volunteers reached out to their communities, educated their families, friends and neighbors, and stood up to elected officials who had forgotten who they are supposed to represent. With the resounding defeat of Referendum 1, we sent a message that we stand for, in President Lincoln's famous words, "a government of the people, by the people, for the people."

To encourage continued citizen involvement in state and local government, Utahns for Public Schools provides this Action Center section on our website. Follow the links below to learn how you can make a difference in state government and influence education policy.

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