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It’s a Wrap! Convention Day Success; Voting has Begun
April 29, 2024
| Pictured above: GPUT OfficersTom King-Treasurer, Dee Taylor-Co-Chair, Russ Wagstaff-Co-Chair, Adam Guymon, National Delegate. Not pictured: Matt Styles-Treasurer |
Convention Day was a success, despite the rainy and cold weather.The technology worked well for the hybrid event, the presidential candidates were all able to join remotely. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the organization of the convention! #VoteGreen #greenpartyutahVoting has begun!
Ballots for the GPUT Presidential Preferential Election and Party Positions have been sent to those who registered to vote in the elections. If you are a registered Green and want to have a voice, register now to vote by May 5! Voting ends at 11:59pm May 9.
Meet the Presidential Candidates
There are three candidates seeking the Green Party nomination for President of the United States. They will appear virtually at the Green Party of Utah April 27 convention
Keep reading for information.
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Compare the candidates’ answers to our questionnaire.
Willing to sign a pledge to not accept corporate (business) or PAC donations
Green Party Member, Massachusetts
Read Jill’s answers to our questionnaire.
Willing to sign a pledge to not accept corporate (business) or PAC donations
Registered independent in the state of North Carolina
Green Party Member
Received the Unicorn Party’s Presidential Candidate nomination and is currently pursuing the Presidential Candidate nomination from the Peace and Freedom Party.
Actively seeking nominations from several other political parties.
Read Jasmine’s answers to our questionnaire
Green Party Member, California
Willing to sign a pledge to not accept corporate (business) or PAC
donations
Read Jorge’s answers to our questionnaire
ARE YOU READY?
Convention Day is almost here!
| You must be a registered Green in Utah to vote in the upcoming Presidential Preference Election. Find out how to register to vote Green. |
Everyone is invited to an action-packed day on April 27 with
the Green Party of Utah
Salt Lake City Public Library,
210 E 400 S
Meeting Room B.
These event is free and open to the public.
Convention Schedule
Presidential Candidates will appear individually via Zoom. The GPUT website has detailed information on how to participate and prepare in advance for this Convention (including virtual participation).
10am-noon: Meet-Up: Learn more about the GPUT through conversation and activities
Noon-2pm: Lunch Break
2:00—Welcome and Introductions
2:20 – Introduction to Presidential Candidates
2:30-Jill Stein
3:10-Jorge Zavala
3:45-Jasmine Sherman
4:20- Proposal for apportionment of Delegates (to be decided at convention, per bylaws)
VOTE on apportionment proposal (registered Greens – honor code)
4:30-Description of open positions and voting process
4:40-Nominations from the floor for positions
4:50-4:55 Closing Remarks
Meet the Presidential Candidates
There are three candidates seeking the Green Party nomination for President of the United States. They will appear virtually at the Green Party of Utah April 27 convention
Keep reading for information.
Compare the candidates’ answers to our questionnaire.
Willing to sign a pledge to not accept corporate (business) or PAC donations
Green Party Member, Massachusetts
Read Jill’s answers to our questionnaire.
Willing to sign a pledge to not accept corporate (business) or PAC donations
Registered independent in the state of North Carolina
Green Party Member
Received the Unicorn Party’s Presidential Candidate nomination and is currently pursuing the Presidential Candidate nomination from the Peace and Freedom Party.
Actively seeking nominations from several other political parties.
Read Jamine’s answers to our questionnaire
Green Party Member, California
Willing to sign a pledge to not accept corporate (business) or PAC
donations
Read Jorge’s answers to our questionnaire
Do you have a question for the Presidential Candidates?
Enter your questions on SLIDO here:
Join at slido.com
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Ask a question and see what other questions are being asked (Under “Q&A”). You can also give a thumb up for the questions
you like the best.
Alternatively, you can send your questions to greenpartyutah@gmail.com
Voting in the Presidential Preference Election will be held in the days following the convention for registered Greens. Those who are registered for this election will receive a ballot no later than May 1. Voting will end May 10.
The Spoiler Myth
Get ready for the Green Party of Utah April Nominating Convention!
| More information about the schedule and other potential pre-convention activities on the same day are forthcoming.For now, here is what you can do to prepare! |
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| The GPUT will hold its nominating convention on Saturday, April 27, 2-5pm, Meeting Room B, at the Salt Lake City Library Main, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. The convention is open to the public. Voting in the Presidential Preference Primary will be held in the days following the convention for registered Greens. The GPUT website has detailed information on how to participate. Here is an outline of that information. Follow these stepsIf you are not registered as a Utah voter, be sure to register NOWand check “Green” so you can vote in the GPUT elections.Visit our Voter registration page to learn more. 1. Anytime between now and April 26, so that we have an idea of how many people will attend the convention, please complete the event registration form. You can show up in person without registering. Virtual participation requires registration and the information is at the above link. 2. Anytime between now and April 27, complete the 2024 GPUT Elections Voting Registration, which includes instructions on how to register to vote in Utah, if needed.3. Anytime between now and April 27, use the nomination form to nominate yourself or other registered Greens for:- GPUT Officers and other positions- GPUT Electors- GPUT Delegates to the Virtual Green Party of the United States Presidential Nominating Convention4. Starting now, become familiar with the Green Party Presidential Candidates.5. Attend the April 27 convention, in person or virtually.6. After the Convention all registered Green Voters that have registered to vote will be sent instructions to vote online for the Green Party Presidential Candidate Preference Nomination and GPUT positions listed above in step #3.7. After the voting is over, celebrate, volunteer to work on the events leading up to the 2024 November elections, and continue to be involved in the GPUT! |
| greenpartyutah@gmail.com~385-275-6002 |
GPUT News & Highlights – Feb 7
The GPUT held its first official meeting on January 24, 2024. Here are a few highlights:
- Voted to become a member of the Free and Equal Elections Foundation Coalition.
- Change the time of regular monthly meetings from 2-5 to 3-5 and endeavor to rotate venues each month to provide equitable access to the community.
- A GPUT representative will meet with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center (Americans with Disabilities Act) this month to learn what training opportunities exist to educate us about how the GPUT can be more accessible to people with disabilities in our community.
- Began planning for the April nominating convention.
Learn about the Green Presidential candidates and how to vote for your favorite candidate. (We will be publishing information about each candidate after February 15.)
Nominate yourself or others for GPUT positions (electors, grassroots coordinators, officers, etc.)
Learn about opportunities to help the GPUT grow.
Sign up for committees and events.
Register to vote
Volunteer Opportunities – Committees
Social Media/Website
Outreach
Fundraising
Candidate Recruitment
Legislative
Upcoming events
- February 24 – Monthly Meeting, Day Riverside Library, 1575 W 1000 N SLC, 3-5pm
- February 29 – GPUT Co-chair Russ Wagstaff panelist, Engaged Informed Americans Panel, 8 Political Parties of Utah – 7pm, Millcreek Commons 1354 E Chambers Avenue. Millcreek, UT
- March 23 – Monthly Meeting, Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S 2100 E SLC, 3-5pm
- April 27 – GPUT Spring Meeting and Nominating Convention, Conference Room B, Salt Lake City Public Library Main, 2-5pm
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