On Nov. 11, the United Way of Salt Lake CEO Deborah Bayle and Board Chairman Tom Love were among prominent Utah leaders who signed the Utah Compact. Others included representatives from the Sutherland Institute, the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah Attorney General’s Office and National Immigration Forum.
The Utah Compact was developed over several months by groups and individuals who are concerned with the tone of Utah’s immigration discussion. The Compact is based on Utah values, and we urge our leaders to use these guiding principles as they address the complex challenges associated with a broken national immigration system. The Compact has broad support from community leaders, business associations, law enforcement officers and members of Utah’s religious community.
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You can read and sign the Utah Compact here: http://utahcompact.com/
The LDS Church sent out a supportive statement on the compact: http://beta-newsroom.lds.org/official-statement/immigration
Here are some of the stories on the compact as of Nov. 11:
* http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700080754/Community-leaders-urge-moderate-approach-to-immigration-reform.html?pg=2
* http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/50656971-78/statement-utah-compact-families.html.csp
* http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=13237741
If you have any questions, email Jennifer W. Sanchez, United Way Immigration and Refugee Integration Director, at jenn@uw.org
