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Salt Lake City, Utah
Joined July 2010
Amendment B asks Utah voters whether ballot initiatives involving tax increases should need more than 60% approval to pass, instead of a simple majority. ✔️ Learn more before you vote Nov. 3: utahfoundation.org/reports/o…
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Amendment A is on your ballot. 🗳️ It would remove the newspaper publication requirement for proposed constitutional amendments and let the Legislature set the method by statute. Read both sides: utahfoundation.org/reports/o…
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We were so pleased to award the other Side Village with the Cornerstone Award. The Other Side Village helps people move from chronic homelessness and isolation toward permanent housing, belonging, purpose, employment, accountability, and self-reliance.
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We were so pleased to award Dr. Susan Madsen with the Insight Award, which recognizes a civic leader with a career of service or philanthropic support who has worked with integrity to provide insights in the public policy arena to improve the quality of life for Utahns.
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We had a great luncheon! At our 2026 Annual Luncheon, we unveiled the results of the 2026 Community Quality of Life Index survey, straight from the people who call this state home. Thank you to our wonderful speakers!
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It's little mistakes like this that show that we're real humans over here. 😋 Shout out to good editors!
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Let's talk about ranked choice voting in less than 60 seconds! For more about voting systems, read The Tale of Two Ballots: utahfoundation.org/reports/a…
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🗓️ One week to go! We can't wait to see you at the 2026 Annual Luncheon! Join us Tuesday, October 6th at noon at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown as we unveil results from our 2026 Quality of Life survey. 🎟️ Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual…
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More than 300,000 Utah households spend at least 30% of their income on rent or mortgage and utilities. I'm looking to talk with Utahns about their housing costs and how what they spend to keep a roof over their heads affects their health. bit.ly/tribune-housing-costs…
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Smart land management delivers results for Utah schools and communities. The @UtahFoundation's latest report, Lands, Legacy, and Livelihood, shows how Utah Trust Land developments in energy and real estate do double duty—creating jobs and economic activity locally while building long term revenue for Utah public education. Dive into the full report and case studies! Link in the comments👇
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We’re pleased to help spread the word about the 2026 Annual Luncheon hosted by our Community Partner, the Utah Foundation! This year’s event will bring together Utah leaders and community members while recognizing individuals and organizations making meaningful contributions across the state. We’re grateful that UWLP Founding Director Dr. Susan R. Madsen will be among this year’s honorees, alongside The Other Side Village. We hope you’ll join us in supporting the Utah Foundation and celebrating this year’s honorees at the Annual Luncheon. 🔗 Learn more and register: eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual… #UWLP #UtahWomen #UtahFoundation #CommunityLeadership @SusanRMadsen @UtahFoundation
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Thanks to my team. I am so appreciative and honored for this recognition. There are so many good people and entities that do amazing work in the state. I love the work of the @UtahFoundation and the great research they release for the state of Utah.
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We are excited to announce that Rep. Melissa Balard, Melissa O'Malley, Kevin Wilson, and Gretchen Anderson will be joining the Utah Foundation board. Welcome to our newest board members!
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Swipe to see the a silly graph comparing inflation and average tooth fairy payout. 😋 What are your thoughts on if tooth fairy payout has anything to do with inflation?
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Such a great time at the Get Healthy Utah conference today. Thanks to everyone who came out and talked about Utah Foundation research with us. 💛
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Meet our 2026 Cornerstone Award winner: The Other Side Village. Their community is changing how Utah tackles chronic homelessness. Celebrate their work with us at the Utah Foundation Annual Luncheon on Oct. 6. Get your tickets: eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual…
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Meet our 2026 Insight Award winner: Dr. Susan Madsen. A leading voice on women's leadership in Utah and beyond, she'll be honored at the Utah Foundation Annual Luncheon on Oct. 6. Get your tickets: eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual…
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🎟️Ticket giveaway time! Our friends at my529 are sponsoring 2 tickets to our Annual Luncheon, Tuesday, October 6th, 12:00-1:30 PM at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown. Head to our Instagram (@theUtahFoundation) to enter. Winner announced September 24th.
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Shawn had not seen the Christopher rage bait video when I interviewed him and I still couldn't rile him up. 😂
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