The Compact Between
Utahns and Their
Government.
We defend the agreement that residents deserve genuine voice and consent in the decisions that shape their lives, and we work to hold institutions accountable when they break it.
"Ensuring residents have genuine voice and consent in the decisions that shape their lives and building the civic capacity to make it stick."
Statements
A signature obtained by not giving you time to read the page isn't consent. Utahns are being asked to sign a page they were never shown — and we are asking Utah's delegation to separate what does not belong together.
Recent Coverage
Active Fights
These are the campaigns we're running right now — organized, documented, and pushing for accountability.
License Plate Reader Investigation
Ten cameras in one Utah county were searched 5.1 million times by police in 45 states. Records show 41.4% of searches carry a stated reason that matches no purpose Utah law permits.
View Full Investigation →Weber County Election Law Complaint
Did three commission candidates violate Utah campaign finance law by hiding legal fees for a bad-faith ballot disqualification lawsuit?
Read the Complaint →Stratos Project
Fighting MIDA's unlawful approval of a 9-gigawatt natural gas data center in Hansel Valley.
View Full Investigation →Three Pillars of the Compact
Our work is built on a simple belief: democracy is a living agreement, and communities deserve leaders who honor it.
Voice & Consent
Every Utah resident deserves a genuine seat at the table. We fight to ensure community members have real input in decisions that affect their neighborhoods, livelihoods, and futures.
See the issues →Accountability
Institutions that break the compact between people and government must face consequences. We monitor, expose, and challenge those who fail to honor the trust placed in them by Utah communities.
See the issues →Civic Capacity
A compact only holds if communities have the knowledge, tools, and organization to defend it. We work to build lasting civic infrastructure, education, coalitions, and skills to sustain democratic participation.
See the issues →Where We Work
From redistricting and ballot access to transparency and local governance, we engage across the full spectrum of issues where the compact between Utahns and their government is at stake.
Full Policy Positions →Redistricting & Fair Maps
Protecting communities from gerrymandering and ensuring electoral districts reflect the people who live in them.
Ballot Access & Voting Rights
Every eligible Utahn should be able to vote without barriers. We defend access and fight suppression at every level.
Government Transparency
Residents can't hold what they can't see. We advocate for open records, public meetings, and accountability in how decisions are made.
Local & Community Governance
The closest government to people should also be the most responsive. We strengthen the compact at the city, county, and school board level.
Ethics & Anti-Corruption
Conflicts of interest and institutional self-dealing undermine the compact. We push for strong ethics rules and real enforcement.
Civic Education & Engagement
Building durable civic capacity in Utah communities so residents know their rights and have the tools to use them.
Data Centers & Community Consent
Large-scale industrial projects -including proposed data center developments in Box Elder and Millard County- must not be imposed on communities without genuine public input and consent. We fight to ensure Utah residents have real say over infrastructure that affects their land, water, and way of life.
Why Utah Civic Compact?
A compact is a mutual obligation between a community and the institutions that govern it. Utah Civic Compact was founded on the belief that this agreement has eroded, and that residents deserve an organization explicitly dedicated to restoring and defending it.
We are organized under Section 501(c)(4) as a social welfare organization. That means our mission is the health of Utah communities, not electoral advantages for any party or candidate.
We believe in building the long-term infrastructure that makes democracy resilient: informed residents, accountable institutions, and communities with the capacity to hold the line.
Join Our Work
"Democracy is not a spectator sport. The relationship between Utahns and their government only holds when residents show up organized, informed, and ready to act."
The Compact Needs You
Whether you're a longtime civic activist or just getting started, Utah Civic Compact is your home. Sign up to receive updates, action alerts, and opportunities to defend the agreement between Utah communities and their government.
- Stay informed on the issues that matter
- Take action when the compact is threatened
- Connect with others in your community
- Build lasting civic capacity in Utah
Fund the Compact
Utah Civic Compact runs on community support. Every dollar received means more resources dedicated to public records requests, investigation, and organizing.
Utah Civic Compact is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Contributions are not tax-deductible as charitable donations.