Dear Governor Cox, President Adams, and Speaker Schultz,

We write to you as a diverse coalition of Utah leaders, organizations, and engaged citizens, representing hundreds of thousands of Utahns across various backgrounds, professions, and political perspectives. We are united in our commitment to preserving the integrity of Utah's governance systems and the constitutional rights of its people.

We express deep concern regarding calls for a special legislative session to propose a constitutional amendment in response to the Utah Supreme Court's recent unanimous opinion on ballot initiatives. This ruling upholds fundamental democratic principles essential to our state's governance, affirming that our government is truly "for the people, by the people."

The ability for citizens to form our government is a cornerstone of our democracy, providing a crucial check on legislative power and ensuring that the voice of the people remains central to our governance. Attempts to circumvent this ruling through hasty constitutional amendments would severely undermine the balance of power between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches that our founders wisely established.

We urge you to respect the Court's unanimous decision and the constitutional rights it upholds. Rather than rushing to amend our constitution, we call on you to embrace this ruling as an opportunity to strengthen our democratic processes, and encourage you to work collaboratively with citizens and grassroots organizations through existing channels, and to focus on improving governmental transparency and accountability, which will reduce the need for citizen initiatives.

The right of citizens to propose and enact laws through ballot initiatives is not a threat; it's a vital expression of our shared values of self-governance and civic engagement. We stand ready to work with you to protect and enhance these democratic principles that make Utah strong.

Sincerely,

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