Editor:
We encourage all students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the U to attend precinct caucus meetings on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
In Utah, caucus meetings are an extremely crucial part of the political process. Delegates to the county conventions will be selected to vote on legislative candidates. This year, delegates to the state party conventions will be chosen to vote on congressional candidates.
It is more important than ever to elect candidates that are supportive of the U and higher education. The U’s budget, facilities and policies are significantly impacted by lawmakers.
Delegates have the opportunity to vote for those legislative candidates who will be most supportive of the U and higher education. In order to run or vote for delegates, a person must be 18 years old at the time of the election (June primaries and November general election) and a registered voter. The various parties may have additional rules about party affiliation.
Look for the location of your caucus meeting in The Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune.
For specific information, the following are political parties certified to appear on the 2002 general election ballot:
Democratic Party: 328-1212 e-mail: [email protected]
Green Party: 355-9935 e mail: [email protected]
Libertarian Party: 534-8872 e-mail: [email protected]
Natural Law Party: 322-5577 e-mail: [email protected]
Republican Party: 533-9777 e-mail: [email protected].
Nancy S. Lyon, U Assistant Vice President for Government Affairs