Transparency: What Changed?

Jona Whitesides
Dec 27, 2025
1 min read

Utah has precedent for transparency. In prior petition efforts, signer names were publicly viewable online, allowing residents to verify participation without unnecessary barriers. During and after this process, key records were difficult to access, and requests were redirected between offices. Utah law allows redaction of sensitive information, but it does not require secrecy. Transparency should be practical and accessible, not complicated.

Sources & Documents

Davis County Commission Meeting Minutes (Feb. 4, 2025)
Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), Utah Code 63G-2-103 & 63G-2-301
Prior Utah ballot initiative petition websites (public precedent)

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