Utah's new Beehive Flag is hoisted up between two fire trucks on the steps of the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 9, 2024.. These lawmakers, under the guise of governance, have passed legislation that aims to conceal their official duties from the public eye. Such actions not only undermine transparency but strike at the very heart of our democratic principles.
The actions of the Utah GOP are deeply troubling and stand in stark contrast to the values upon which this nation was founded. The Founding Fathers of the United States envisioned a government that is accountable to the people, transparent in its operations, and committed to upholding the principles of democracy. The recent moves by Utah Republican lawmakers directly contradict these principles and threaten the very fabric of our democratic society.
I urge all Utah voters to take a stand against these egregious assaults on democracy by the Utah GOP. Let us remind our lawmakers that they are elected to serve the public interest, not to conceal their actions from scrutiny. Together, we must hold our elected officials accountable and ensure that the principles of democracy are upheld in the great state of Utah.