Healthcare is directly affected by policies set by local, state, and federal government. While Intermountain will never endorse any political party or candidate, you’re encouraged to get involved in the grassroots processes of the political party that most closely aligns with your views. Being involved in the political processes of the communities we serve is a key part of community stewardship. Here are three ways Utah caregivers can learn more and get involved:
- Watch a recording of a 30-minute training on how to get involved in Utah’s political processes. The training session was hosted by Intermountain’s Government Relations and Marketing and Communications teams and led by Bill Barnes, federal government relations director.
- Plan to attend a neighborhood caucus next month. Republican neighborhood caucuses are planned for Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. with locations and more information available on your county’s Republican party website. You must be a registered Republican to vote at the Republican Caucus or to serve as a Republican delegate. You don’t have to be registered to attend and you should be able to register at the event, if you desire. Democrat caucus dates and times vary by county, and you may contact the Utah Democratic Party by emailing mail@utdem.org and find more information at utahdemocrats.org or by contacting your County Democratic party. If you affiliate with a different party—besides Republican or Democrat—please contact that party for information.
- Register to vote. More information about Utah elections and how to register to vote is available at www.vote.utah.gov.
Intermountain also encourages caregivers in Idaho and Nevada to be involved in their state political process.