The UDLC is looking for and recruiting lawyers who are Democrats to run for state and local office. “Lawyers have valuable skills and perspective that are sorely needed at this critical time in state and local government. They can ably represent the true interests of our citizenry and can demand accountability from all elected officials,” said UDLC president, Blaine Carlton. Currently the Republican Party has a super majority in both houses of the state legislature. This super majority is not healthy and has led to allegations by a number of public interest groups and the state Democratic Party that state boards and agencies are abusing their powers. We must restore a strong, two-party system to eliminate abuse of power and to bring rationality to the legislative process. Balance is needed but that can only happen if you get involved. Please consider running for office or help us by finding qualified candidates and help them get elected. If you are interested or know someone who is, please call Blaine Carlton at (801) 523-6283.
UDLC’s Rapid Response Committee is made up of approximately 30 volunteer Utah lawyers representing expertise in numerous fields of law. The main purpose of the Committee is to provide a valuable “on-call” source of legal research and insight for our local legislators on issues and bills that arise during the legislative session. We also assist the Democratic Party at their request with various legal issues. We need your assistance — particularly during the legislative session. Please volunteer to become a member of the Committee. When our legislators need legal advice with respect to issues and bills, members of the Committee are contacted to provide that advice. If you have interest or expertise in a particular area, please let us know so that we can best utilize your talents. If you would like to participate, please contact Patrick Burt, Chair, at 435-755-5737 or pburt@kippandchristian.com.
February 21, 2012, at 5:15 p.m., State Party Delegate Training
February 28, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., McAdams-Romero Debate
March 8, 2012, Last day of legislative session
March 9, 2012, Candidate Filing Period Opens
March 13, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Mass Meetings
March 16, 2012, Candidate Filing Period Closes
April 14, 2012, Salt Lake County Democratic Party Convention
April 20-21, 2012, Utah Democratic Party Convention
