Organizations Filed Purposes:
Better Utah Institute fka ABU Education Fund is organized and shall be operated primarily to educate the public on issues of public concern, and to increase voter participation in federal, state and local elections.
To provide year-round, independent, education to the public about political and policy issues effecting Utah.
Legislative education and engagement: During the 45-day legislative session, Better Utah Institute provided information to the general public on the legislative process and ways by which they could be engaged in that process through its own distribution channels and in conjunction with print, television, and radio media. In this role, Better Utah Institute took no position on any legislative issues.
Voter engagement work: Better Utah Institute continued its efforts to encourage and facilitate civic engagement and to make Utah government more transparent to Utah citizens. Better Utah Institute hosted a debate in the Salt Lake City primary election for mayor with the University of Utah's John R. Park Debate Society. Better Utah Institute does not provide endorsements, nor does it take any other positions with respect to the content of the panels it organizes or the voter guides it publishes.
Education: Better Utah Institute used its expertise in paid and earned media to educate the public about, and to bring attention to, current issues, including, but not limited to, abortion, reproductive freedom, healthcare access and affordability, redistricting reform, medical cannabis, public education funding, and accountability issues, among many others. With a diverse group of partners, including environmental and labor groups, we developed a coalition around the need for a Community Benefits Agreement to accompany SLC's 2030 Olympic bid. We presented our vision to the public and mayoral candidates, with the winning candidate adopting our talking points around prioritizing equitable community benefits. We organized a roundtable focused on defending reproductive rights in Utah and created space for both moderate and progressive groups that had previously not come together to participate. We developed state-specific messaging on how to talk about abortion in a way that resonates with Utahns.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Crystal Young-Otterstrom | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rochelle Kaplan | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Kanter | Director | 1 | $0 |
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