Catherine Eslinger for House District 59

You can take your mail-in ballot directly to a post office counter today and ensure that it gets postmarked.

Secure drop boxes are another great way to get your ballot returned.

Your vote matters, especially for state and local races.

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO POSTMARK YOUR BALLOT.

Be sure to confirm that the post office postmarked your ballot envelope by today or you can return your ballot to one of our secured drop boxes. Drop box locations can be found at UtahCounty.Vote

Our legislators are planning how they will rapidly test every legislator for the 2021 General Legislative Session. I understand the need for this kind of preparation, but are they also making plans for how to get these frequent, rapid tests for schools, long term care facilities, and other essential workplaces as well?

Let's get frequent, rapid testing to all essential workplaces and workers so we can keep everyone safe, not just the people with the easiest access to all kinds of perks and services.



https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2020/10/23/utah-legislature-will-use/?fbclid=IwAR20D-xMH947lh7PISc9UJfG2u8NTYngXvlY8vxkh8_isMj6tTDbmFsaWq4

Utah Legislature will use rapid COVID-19 testing for lawmakers Utah lawmakers are already preparing to hold the 2021 session, which begins in January, in person, adding COVID-19 precautions.

"Win or lose, in Utah we work together."

This is the message we all need. No matter the outcome of any election, we all need to live in a community together and work to solve our problems. This is the message of the , too.

Utah candidates for governor team up to promote civility in politics Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox and Chris Peterson appeared together in a public service announcement promoting civility in politics, saying Utah can set an example for the rest of the county in a divisive election year.

Yesterday while canvassing in Orem, I spotted these signs produced by Mormon Women for Ethical Government, and had a great conversation with a voter.

Principles and values matter.

Make sure your ballot drop box is the real deal! Find out where your nearest ballot collection box is, and tell a friend about it, too.

Utah County’s Elections Department has detailed procedures for the safe handling and counting of your ballot.

Meet your secured drop box. All drop boxes have an election official seal and are accompanied by two election judges when the drop box is opened. Visit UtahCounty.Vote to find a drop box near you.

On Wednesday, more than 100 civic, religious, and political leaders in Utah signed on to the Utah Roadmap, a 7-point plan developed to help address air pollution, the impact of climate change, and rural economic needs. It showcases the "Utah Way" of listening, collaborating, and acting to find solutions.

This is another example of how Utahns can work together on complex issues, and is exactly the kind of collaboration I want to participate in as a legislator.

In ‘Unprecedented Move’ For A Conservative State, Utah Leaders Voice Support For Climate Action More than 100 state leaders from across the political spectrum gathered virtually Wednesday morning to sign what they are calling the first-ever Utah Climate and Clean Air Compact — urging the state to become a national leader on climate action.

Ballots go out next week, so we need to reach voters! Join me Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to distribute door hangers in Lindon. We'll meet at Lindon City Park to give out materials for this family-friendly, COVID-safe activity.

United Utah has many candidates on the ballot this election cycle. I’m proud to be one of them.

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/united-utah-party-hopes-to-get-its-first-candidates-in-office-this-election/article_5621e3ff-2a18-5977-bb93-bf929629c3ea.html?fbclid=IwAR24EagZXNwAJTpv8UOhmgbel6M7Nur4q7nXMgStzbth_UEDqjpi9xXV5Hk

United Utah Party hopes to get its first candidates in office this election Bruce Lindsay had just wrapped up being a delegate at the 2016 Democratic State Convention when it dawned on him that Utah voters needed a third political option.

We must find ways to support our teachers. We can all try to reduce community spread of COVID 19. Our teachers who are teaching both in person and online should have more support and resources provided to them.

Utah principals say teachers are crying, having panic attacks under COVID-19 workload One principal said she’s had to convince several of her teachers not to quit. Another said that each day, a few come to her office in tears.

I'm grateful that Chief Mike Brown has said the police department will analyze this horrifying incident "through a lens of learning." I certainly hope so, and our society needs to do so as well. The sooner we learn from these incidents and implement meaningful reforms against police brutality, the less often these incidents will happen and the greater trust the police force will have from the general public. 'twait

Bodycam shows Salt Lake City police shooting 13-year-old boy with autism On a dark Salt Lake City street after a short chase, police officers approached 13-year-old Linden Cameron screaming orders.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg led a life dedicated to justice and equality for all. Her fight for women's rights changed the world for the better, and she will be sorely missed. Let us continue her fight for equality both in the United States and around the world. Rest in Peace, Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

This legislation by Mike Lee is obviously pandering to an anti-environment president. It's not likely to pass, but if it did, the legislation would force the environmental review process through, making it harder to accurately assess environmental risks. As your representative in House District 59, I will always stand for careful deliberation in crucial decisions, especially concerning long-term environmental impacts.

Mike Lee seeks a ‘shot clock’ to speed federal environmental reviews Professional basketball invented the shot clock to force teams to pick up the pace of the game. Now, Sen. Mike Lee wants a different kind of shot clock to speed up federal environmental reviews.

A reminder that Utah’s election system already includes mail-in ballots for every registered voter.

FACT CHECK:

Did you receive a postcard in the mail from the USPS with information regarding the upcoming election?

Utah County voters DO NOT need to request a mail-in ballot. All active voters in Utah County will automatically receive a ballot in the mail.

Ballots will be mailed out the week of October 12. If you do not receive your ballot by Friday, October 16, please contact our office at 801-851-8128.

Visit Vote.Utah.Gov to check the mailing address on your voter registration. More information about the election in Utah County can be found at UtahCounty.Vote

I received a big shipment of these beautiful signs and I’m looking for yards and other spots to place them. If you live in Northwest Prem, Vineyard, or northwest Lindon and would like to host one, comment below or PM me.

Help me bring more responsive and transparent government to Utah.

Government reform is an essential part of my platform as a candidate. Join me and some outstanding fellow candidates for a virtual discussion of the government reforms we support on Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

Join us on Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86951416470

Volunteers needed! I need your help walking the district and distributing door hangers to spread the word about my campaign! This is an easy, socially-distant activity that helps me so much.

Thursday's special session of the legislature includes a variety of different bills, including those that will adjust election procedures to respond to the pandemic in the general election, and a change to the qualifications required for the executive director of the state Dept of Health.

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/8/17/21372973/special-session-utah-legislature-thursday-coronavirus

Special legislative session set for Thursday Utah Legislature special session COVID budget cuts election changes

Some school districts in Utah are seeing teachers resign or retire just at the beginning of this school year. Utah already has high teacher turnover and Alpine School District has a shortage of subs. We can't afford to lose our experienced teachers because they don't feel safe to be in the classroom. We need to provide support and supplies to our teachers, especially during this pandemic.

https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/utah-sees-spike-in-teacher-resignations-due-to-covid-19

Utah sees spike in teacher resignations due to COVID-19 Teachers in Utah are resigning in record numbers over COVID-19 concerns — even when faced with a hefty fine.

Good news: a form of school vouchers won't be considered during next week's special session.

We're still watching to see what bills will be included in the special session.


https://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/24611-legislative-republicans-back-away-from-backdoor-voucher-plan

Legislative Republicans back away from 'backdoor voucher' plan Utah lawmakers will not consider a bill in next week’s special legislative session that would give tax cuts/credits to parents whose children are home-taught instead of attending in-person K-12 classes when public schools open later this month, UtahPolicy.com has been told.

Utah saw an increase in the number of unsheltered people at the end of 2019, yet we continue to spend millions on homeless services. Key components to our response need to be affordable housing and supportive housing for people with disabilities and veterans.

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/8/12/21363664/homeless-report-point-in-time-count-2020-2019-unsheltered-population-covid-19-salt-lake-city

Report shows no major progress on Utah homelessness as COVID-19 impacts loom The overall number of Utahns experiencing homelessness on a single night in January increased by 12% over 2019’s count, from 2,798 people to 3,131. However, state officials attribute that jump to increased effort and coordination from communities across the state to find and count unsheltered home...

Hey younger voters (who are not here on Facebook) or people who know younger voters, do you have questions about how to vote this year?

https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/8/11/21347178/election-2020-young-voters-coronavirus-pandemic-voter-registration-mail-in-ballots

The surprising problem for young voters People under 35 are more motivated to vote this year than any year before. But many of them say they don’t know how to vote by mail.

Our Brave Chat from last week was covered by the Daily Herald.

Parents, school officials, and teachers have made a lot of difficult decisions, and likely more difficult decisions are ahead. Accountability and transparency are key.

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/united-utah-party-candidates-teachers-voice-concerns-with-schools-reopening/article_34fdfd56-ca37-5e88-a558-7733bf93447a.html?fbclid=IwAR0AHZI9pJtzBXAclWVCiT5ohIGX8wJ5w66Ggn5M4WAgzW2ru_X9eNiVNlE

United Utah Party candidates, teachers voice concerns with schools reopening A handful of Utah teachers and third-party political candidates shared their concerns with schools reopening this fall, which ranged from students not properly wearing their masks to there being a

A special legislative session is planned for August 20. Will the governor or the legislature call it, and what bills will be debated?

https://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/24586-will-lawmakers-or-the-governor-call-next-week-s-special-session

Will lawmakers or the governor call next week's special session? While no final decision has been made yet, it appears that next week’s special legislative session will be called by legislative leaders, not Gov. Gary Herbert.

Utah County is well prepared for vote-by-mail in this year's election, but now is not the time for slowed service from the US Postal Service. We cannot allow confidence in our election integrity and access to the ballot to be eroded now.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2020/08/10/postal-service-urges/

Postal Service urges Utahns to vote early to avoid problems, while county clerks express confidence President Donald Trump tweeted this week that a move by Nevada to vote by mail “made it impossible for Republicans to win the state” because the “Post Office could never handle the Traffic of Mail-In Votes without preparation.”

The State Board of Education updated its policies for quarantining exposed teachers, students, and staff in a meeting yesterday.

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/8/6/21357237/state-toughens-school-quarantine-guidelines-as-teachers-plead-for-stricter-reopening-rules-virus

State toughens school quarantine guidelines as teachers plead for stricter reopening rules New guidance says students, teachers should stay away for 2 weeks after exposure and not just if they have symptoms

The state of Utah has new eligibility rules for a grant program for rental and utility assistance for people unemployed due to the pandemic. We need this kind of program to keep people in their homes and prevent a flood of evictions.

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/8/5/21356010/utah-offering-grants-for-rent-for-those-collecting-unemployment

Utah offering grants for rent for those collecting unemployment Utah is expanding its rent-help program after an extra $600 in unemployment assistance ceased last month.

The Utah State Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting at 9 a.m. today to review plans and procedures for reopening schools.

The state school board was not aware of the "modified quarantine" plan that would allow exposed students to continue to attend classes as long as they didn't show symptoms. This meeting may change that policy.

Livestream the meeting from this link: https://usbe.civicclerk.com/web/Home.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0c2BT5IERADFrYe9fBPbupUbSjrikpElwjtAW37ajayGB-2u5F1YPTdco

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A health clinic in Provo is one that will close due to budget cuts. Health officials believe that "For now, patients are likely to have a hard time finding doctors willing to accept them." This is a bad choice for budget cuts during a pandemic.

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Health Clinics of Utah to close due to COVID-19 budget cuts It appears COVID-19 has touched thousands more lives along the Wasatch Front than might have been expected after the state announced it is closing the Health Clinics of Utah in

Lt. Governor Spencer Cox is defending vote-by-mail, which Utah has used successfully for many years.

I support vote-by-mail, but also recognize that some voters need access to ballot readers and other accommodations that are difficult with vote-by-mail.



https://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/24515-cox-pushes-back-against-trump-s-attacks-on-mail-in-voting

Cox pushes back against Trump's attacks on mail-in voting Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox said Monday he's worried President Trump's constant attacks on mail-in voting will make voters question the election results.

A profile of me was published on Medium. Several other United Utah candidates are profiled in articles as well.

https://extranewsfeed.com/meet-catherine-eslinger-mormon-women-for-ethical-government-leader-former-teacher-at-byu-now-dfc73463ff39

Meet Catherine Eslinger: Mormon Women for Ethical Government Leader, Former Teacher at BYU Now… There are more candidates running with the United Utah Party in Utah County for the state legislature than there are Democrats in Utah…

Coming up this Thursday at 7 p.m. is our virtual discussion about school restarting with teachers, parents, and administrators. Join us to share your thoughts and questions.

Election Day will still be on November 3, and universal mail-in voting has been reliable here in Utah since 2012.
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Utah governor says postponing election would be 'foolish' SALT LAKE CITY — Republican Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said the state has no intention of delaying the November election following President Donald Trump’s suggestion on Thursday that increased mail-in

Can you even keep up with all the changes to school district reopening plans? Alpine School District has not changed their plan yet, but many districts continue to make adjustments for conditions in their areas.



https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2020/07/30/utah-students-can-still/

Utah students can go to school after exposure to COVID-19. Here’s what else state guidelines say. Editor’s note: The Salt Lake Tribune is providing free access to critical stories about the coronavirus. Sign up for our Top Stories newsletter, sent to your inbox every weekday morning. To support journalism like this, plea...

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While yesterday's COVID 19 positive case numbers were lower than they have been in many weeks, testing is also down 25% over the last several days.

I hope this is a good sign, but with an average 7-day percent positive test rate of 9.6%, we need to be doing more testing.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/07/29/utahs-lower-median-age-is/

Another 339 Utahns come down with COVID-19, the lowest daily count in six weeks Editor’s note: The Salt Lake Tribune is providing free access to critical stories about the coronavirus. Sign up for our Top Stories newsletter, sent to your inbox every weekday morning. To support journalism like this, please