Written by Sutherland Institute
July 28, 2020
SALT LAKE CITY—Today Sutherland Institute announced the launch of its 2020 Congressional Series. Confirmed events (all virtual) are listed below and additional event details will be forthcoming.
Sutherland’s founder, Gaylord Swim, once said:
Those who, for whatever reason, choose not to run for public office, ought to be grateful to those who will, even if we do not always fully agree with them. After all, governing in a free society ought not to be about winning or ruling, rather it is about leading, serving, uniting and about achieving the best solutions under a framework of law. This process requires strong advocates, certainly, but it also takes a counter-balancing sense of humility, civility and dialogue.
“We are proud to continue in the tradition of bringing Utah’s delegation closer to their constituents on a topic that is of priority to them,” said Rick B. Larsen, Sutherland Institute president and CEO. “Topics will range from national security to religious liberty to fiscal responsibility in the pandemic era. Our goal is to facilitate civic engagement and civil dialogue as our delegation members speak on a range of critical issues. Constituent engagement matters now more than ever, and these events offer unique, uninterrupted presentations that inform and educate.”
Virtual attendees, including media, are required to register in advance to receive each Zoom event link. Each event must be registered for separately. For last-minute concerns or event access, email Kelsey Witt.
Representative Chris Stewart
Register: National Security: America’s Role in the World
Date: Monday, Aug. 3
Time: 9 a.m. MT
Location: Zoom (virtual event with link sent to registrants in advance)
Senator Mike Lee
Register: The Supreme Court and Religious Liberty: The Top Court’s Impact This Term
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 4
Time: 3 p.m. MT
Location: Zoom (virtual event with link sent to registrants in advance)
Representative Ben McAdams
Register: Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency and Accountability During COVID-19
Date: Monday, Aug. 10
Time: 11 a.m. MT
Location: Zoom (virtual event with link sent to registrants in advance)
Representative John Curtis
Register: Confessions of a Climate Conservative
Date: Monday, Aug. 24
Time: 1 p.m. MT
Location: Zoom (virtual event with link sent to registrants in advance)
*Problems with registration? Email Rayanne Matlock.
Sutherland Institute’s Congressional Series is designed to facilitate civil dialogue and convene stakeholders, elected officials and community leaders to discuss important issues. These are private events. As such, Sutherland reserves the right to deny access to or remove any individual who interrupts a speaker or panelist, is disruptive or combative in tone, and/or refuses to allow open and civil dialogue. By attending any event (including virtual), you agree to these terms and conditions.
For more information:
Kelsey Witt | Communications Director
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