Better Boundaries Podcast Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:58:31 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1850068 en-us © 2026 Better Boundaries Podcast yes 84429458-fdfc-5576-8314-35d69febad49 Better Boundaries episodic false Better Boundaries Podcast is brought to you by Utahns for a Responsive Government. To learn more about Utah's redistricting visit betterboundaries.org and uirc.utah.gov.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Better Boundaries https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3si34k842xjigncby16c3rz9s80o?.jpg Better Boundaries Podcast Update on Gerrymandering Case with David Reymann Update on Gerrymandering Case with David Reymann Plaintiffs attorney David Reymann joins Executive Director Elizabeth Rasmussen to discuss the latest in the gerrymandering case. The ongoing lawsuit from 2022 is nearing another milestone as we wait for the decision from District Court Judge Gibson. While we wait, David explains how we got here and what potential outcomes to expect and how to respond. Enjoy this episode. 

]]> Plaintiffs attorney David Reymann joins Executive Director Elizabeth Rasmussen to discuss the latest in the gerrymandering case. The ongoing lawsuit from 2022 is nearing another milestone as we wait for the decision from District Court Judge Gibson. While we wait, David explains how we got here and what potential outcomes to expect and how to respond. Enjoy this episode. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-16934127 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0600 1504 3 12 full false Panel Discussion on Amendment D Panel Discussion on Amendment D Better Boundaries Board member Ryan Bell leads a panel discussion about Constitutional Amendment D with Representatives Rosemary Lesser (D) and Marsha Judkins (R). The panel reacts to a recent court ruling to void Amendment D from the ballot as well as what it would mean to the balance of power in our state if it were to pass. 

]]> Better Boundaries Board member Ryan Bell leads a panel discussion about Constitutional Amendment D with Representatives Rosemary Lesser (D) and Marsha Judkins (R). The panel reacts to a recent court ruling to void Amendment D from the ballot as well as what it would mean to the balance of power in our state if it were to pass. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-15742472 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0600 2266 3 11 full false Millcreek City Council Member Silvia Catten Millcreek City Council Member Silvia Catten Kyle Friant speaks with Millcreek City Council Rep Silvia Catten . Millcreek has been sliced into four U.S. Congressional districts currently. They discuss the challenges and issues a gerrymandered community faces from the perspective of a city leader. 

]]> Kyle Friant speaks with Millcreek City Council Rep Silvia Catten . Millcreek has been sliced into four U.S. Congressional districts currently. They discuss the challenges and issues a gerrymandered community faces from the perspective of a city leader. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-13803418 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0600 1608 3 10 full false Candidate Profile with Hoang Ngyuen from House District 23 Candidate Profile with Hoang Ngyuen from House District 23 Interview with Hoang Nguyen who is officially endorsed by the Better Boundaries Accountability PAC which supports candidates with a commitment to community based redistricting. Hoang is a candidate for House District 23 to replace incumbent Brian King. 

]]> Interview with Hoang Nguyen who is officially endorsed by the Better Boundaries Accountability PAC which supports candidates with a commitment to community based redistricting. Hoang is a candidate for House District 23 to replace incumbent Brian King. 

]]> Buzzsprout-13657786 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0600 1560 3 9 full false Explaining the Supplemental Briefing Order from the Utah Supreme Court Explaining the Supplemental Briefing Order from the Utah Supreme Court Kyle Friant is joined by appellate attorney Troy Booher with the firm Zimmerman and Booher.   Troy is among the attorneys who gave time and expertise supporting the plaintiffs with this important litigation to fight gerrymandering. The discussion focuses on the supplemental briefing order from the Utah Supreme Court and the subsequent filings from the plaintiffs and defendants. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

]]> Kyle Friant is joined by appellate attorney Troy Booher with the firm Zimmerman and Booher.   Troy is among the attorneys who gave time and expertise supporting the plaintiffs with this important litigation to fight gerrymandering. The discussion focuses on the supplemental briefing order from the Utah Supreme Court and the subsequent filings from the plaintiffs and defendants. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-13385764 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0600 1510 3 8 full false The Story of Better Boundaries with Noah Rosenberg The Story of Better Boundaries with Noah Rosenberg Noah Rosenberg has been with the Better Boundaries organization since the beginning. He started as a signature gatherer for Proposition 4, went on as the Deputy Director of the statewide campaign in 2018, served as Executive Director of Better Boundaries and now serves on the Board of Directors. Noah tells the story of how we got to where we are now with a pending hearing before the Utah Supreme Court.

Noah is currently studying law at UC Berkley, works as an associate with the law firm of Jenner & Block in San Francisco and co-leads the Political Election and Empowerment Project, which provides pro-bono assistance for redistricting advocacy and litigation nationwide.

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]]> Noah Rosenberg has been with the Better Boundaries organization since the beginning. He started as a signature gatherer for Proposition 4, went on as the Deputy Director of the statewide campaign in 2018, served as Executive Director of Better Boundaries and now serves on the Board of Directors. Noah tells the story of how we got to where we are now with a pending hearing before the Utah Supreme Court.

Noah is currently studying law at UC Berkley, works as an associate with the law firm of Jenner & Block in San Francisco and co-leads the Political Election and Empowerment Project, which provides pro-bono assistance for redistricting advocacy and litigation nationwide.

READ THE COMPLAINT:  https://betterboundaries.org/wp-content/uploads/Plaintiffs_-Complaint.pdf
DAVID REYMANN PODCAST:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1850068/12623140-litigation-update-on-gerrymandering-case-with-david-reymann
DONATE TO SUPPORT THE LITIGATION: https://secure.everyaction.com/Rj6JBAF_X0qIWeLDz7ZLLQ2

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-13077530 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0600 2553 3 7 full false Utah County Clerks Part 2 Utah County Clerks Part 2 Former Utah County Clerk/Auditors Amelia Powers Gardner and Josh Daniels join Kyle Friant to discuss their time serving in Utah County and how they transformed the Utah County Clerk/ Auditor office from being called "the epicenter of dysfunction" into improving election efficiency and making global headlines for taking marriage licensing online during the pandemic. This is a two part episode. We hope you enjoy. 

]]> Former Utah County Clerk/Auditors Amelia Powers Gardner and Josh Daniels join Kyle Friant to discuss their time serving in Utah County and how they transformed the Utah County Clerk/ Auditor office from being called "the epicenter of dysfunction" into improving election efficiency and making global headlines for taking marriage licensing online during the pandemic. This is a two part episode. We hope you enjoy. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-12967485 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0600 1601 3 6 full false Utah County Clerks Part I Utah County Clerks Part I Former Utah County Clerk/Auditors Amelia Powers Gardner and Josh Daniels join Kyle Friant to discuss their time serving in Utah County and how they transformed the Utah County Clerk/ Auditor office from being called "the epicenter of dysfunction" into improving election efficiency and making global headlines for taking marriage licensing online during the pandemic. This is a two part episode. We hope you enjoy. 

]]> Former Utah County Clerk/Auditors Amelia Powers Gardner and Josh Daniels join Kyle Friant to discuss their time serving in Utah County and how they transformed the Utah County Clerk/ Auditor office from being called "the epicenter of dysfunction" into improving election efficiency and making global headlines for taking marriage licensing online during the pandemic. This is a two part episode. We hope you enjoy. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-12967416 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0600 2420 3 5 full false Former State Director of Elections Kelleen Potter Former State Director of Elections Kelleen Potter Our guest is former state of  Utah Director of Elections and former Heber City Mayor Kelleen Potter. Kelleen currently serves as Executive Director of Utah Ranked Choice Voting. Host Kyle Friant and Kelleen discuss election integrity, how Utah elections have evolved over the years and some of the challenges facing the election process in Utah-including the introduction of ranked choice voting. We hope you enjoy this episode!

]]> Our guest is former state of  Utah Director of Elections and former Heber City Mayor Kelleen Potter. Kelleen currently serves as Executive Director of Utah Ranked Choice Voting. Host Kyle Friant and Kelleen discuss election integrity, how Utah elections have evolved over the years and some of the challenges facing the election process in Utah-including the introduction of ranked choice voting. We hope you enjoy this episode!

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-12647229 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0600 1228 full false Summit County Clerk Evelyn Furse Summit County Clerk Evelyn Furse Continuing our series of discussions with elections officials, Kyle Friant is joined by Summit County Clerk Eve Furse. The two discuss Eve's background before she held elected office and a broad range of issues related to her role in Summit County including the challenges related to having multiple congressional districts in her county. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

]]> Continuing our series of discussions with elections officials, Kyle Friant is joined by Summit County Clerk Eve Furse. The two discuss Eve's background before she held elected office and a broad range of issues related to her role in Summit County including the challenges related to having multiple congressional districts in her county. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-12647283 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0600 2279 full false Litigation Update on Gerrymandering Case with David Reymann Litigation Update on Gerrymandering Case with David Reymann We are joined by attorney David Reymann.  David is a trial attorney with Parr, Brown, Gee, and Loveless and is one of the plaintiffs’ several lawyers in the Utah gerrymandering case. With multiple motions to stay, dismiss, and now to appeal, we want to be sure our supporters understand where the litigation stands and where it is headed. Enjoy this episode.





]]> We are joined by attorney David Reymann.  David is a trial attorney with Parr, Brown, Gee, and Loveless and is one of the plaintiffs’ several lawyers in the Utah gerrymandering case. With multiple motions to stay, dismiss, and now to appeal, we want to be sure our supporters understand where the litigation stands and where it is headed. Enjoy this episode.





]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-12623140 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0600 1445 full false Legislative Update with Taylor Morgan Legislative Update with Taylor Morgan As part of our commitment to ensuring transparent and accountable government, Better Boundaries followed and mobilized on legislation which would limit the ability of voters to reform their government. In this episode, we are joined by Taylor Morgan of Morgan & May Public Affairs. Taylor is a political consultant for Better Boundaries and was up on capitol hill tracking the significant number of election-related bills the legislature considered. We hope you enjoy this episode. 


]]> As part of our commitment to ensuring transparent and accountable government, Better Boundaries followed and mobilized on legislation which would limit the ability of voters to reform their government. In this episode, we are joined by Taylor Morgan of Morgan & May Public Affairs. Taylor is a political consultant for Better Boundaries and was up on capitol hill tracking the significant number of election-related bills the legislature considered. We hope you enjoy this episode. 


]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-12393497 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0700 1272 3 1 full false Update on Gerrymandering Lawsuit with Plaintiff Attorney David Reymann Update on Gerrymandering Lawsuit with Plaintiff Attorney David Reymann With a number of filings this past November, more delay tactics from the defendants and a ruling from the bench, David Reymann from Parr Brown and an attorney for the plaintiffs joins us to with an update on Utah's gerrymandering lawsuit. 

]]> With a number of filings this past November, more delay tactics from the defendants and a ruling from the bench, David Reymann from Parr Brown and an attorney for the plaintiffs joins us to with an update on Utah's gerrymandering lawsuit. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11819587 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700 1076 full false Update on Gerrymandering Case and Utah County Clerk Races Update on Gerrymandering Case and Utah County Clerk Races In this episode we give a quick update on Utah's anti-gerrymandering lawsuit and speak again with Kyle Friant to provide an overview of Utah’s County Clerk races.  County Clerks are elected officials on the front lines of ensuring our constitutional right to vote is honored. We’ll discuss the responsibilities of County Clerks, and some of the races here in Utah. 




]]> In this episode we give a quick update on Utah's anti-gerrymandering lawsuit and speak again with Kyle Friant to provide an overview of Utah’s County Clerk races.  County Clerks are elected officials on the front lines of ensuring our constitutional right to vote is honored. We’ll discuss the responsibilities of County Clerks, and some of the races here in Utah. 




]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11588958 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0600 1102 full false Dr. Rosemary Lesser, candidate for Utah House District 10 Dr. Rosemary Lesser, candidate for Utah House District 10 A short episode focused on the Better Boundaries Accountability PAC endorsed candidates. Today we speak with Dr. Rosemary Lesser who is running for Utah House District 10.

]]> A short episode focused on the Better Boundaries Accountability PAC endorsed candidates. Today we speak with Dr. Rosemary Lesser who is running for Utah House District 10.

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11530635 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0600 591 full false Clare Collard, candidate for Utah House District 27 Clare Collard, candidate for Utah House District 27 A short episode focused on the Better Boundaries Accountability PAC endorsed candidates. Today we speak with Clare Collard who is running for Utah House District 27.

]]> A short episode focused on the Better Boundaries Accountability PAC endorsed candidates. Today we speak with Clare Collard who is running for Utah House District 27.

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11530583 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0600 609 full false Dr. Suzanne Harrison, candidate for Salt Lake County Council Dr. Suzanne Harrison, candidate for Salt Lake County Council A short episode focused on the Better Boundaries Accountability PAC endorsed candidates. Today we speak with Dr. Suzanne Harrison who is running for an at large Salt Lake County seat. 

]]> A short episode focused on the Better Boundaries Accountability PAC endorsed candidates. Today we speak with Dr. Suzanne Harrison who is running for an at large Salt Lake County seat. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11530487 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0600 377 full false Better Boundaries Accountability PAC Organizing Director Kyle Friant Better Boundaries Accountability PAC Organizing Director Kyle Friant In this episode we discuss the founding purpose and strategy of the Better Boundaries PAC.  We are joined by Better Boundaries Organizing director Kyle Friant. Kyle leads our PAC efforts and is a self-proclaimed political junkie.

]]> In this episode we discuss the founding purpose and strategy of the Better Boundaries PAC.  We are joined by Better Boundaries Organizing director Kyle Friant. Kyle leads our PAC efforts and is a self-proclaimed political junkie.

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11530414 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0600 726 full false NYU Law Professor Rick Pildes explains North Carolina Gerrymandering Case NYU Law Professor Rick Pildes explains North Carolina Gerrymandering Case As we reported in an earlier episode, the defendants in Utah’s anti-gerrymandering case filed a motion to stay that was denied by Utah’s Third Judicial Court. Their motion cited a North Carolina redistricting case that will be heard by the US Supreme Court. 

Today, to discuss the implications of the North Carolina case, Moore vs Harper, we’re fortunate to have Mr. Rick Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU’s School of Law. He is one of the nation’s leading experts on the constitution and a specialist in legal issues concerning democracy. We hope you enjoy the episode. 



]]> As we reported in an earlier episode, the defendants in Utah’s anti-gerrymandering case filed a motion to stay that was denied by Utah’s Third Judicial Court. Their motion cited a North Carolina redistricting case that will be heard by the US Supreme Court. 

Today, to discuss the implications of the North Carolina case, Moore vs Harper, we’re fortunate to have Mr. Rick Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU’s School of Law. He is one of the nation’s leading experts on the constitution and a specialist in legal issues concerning democracy. We hope you enjoy the episode. 



]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11229698 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0600 1708 2 7 full false Plaintiff Attorneys Mark Gaber and Hayden Johnson from Campaign Legal Center Plaintiff Attorneys Mark Gaber and Hayden Johnson from Campaign Legal Center This episode of the Better Boundaries’ podcast features attorneys  Mark Gaber and Hayden Johnson from Campaign Legal Center. Mark, Senior Director of Redistricting, and Hayden, Legal Fellow, are representing the plaintiffs, MWEG and LWVUT, along with 7  individuals in Utah’s case against gerrymandering. We hope you enjoy.

]]> This episode of the Better Boundaries’ podcast features attorneys  Mark Gaber and Hayden Johnson from Campaign Legal Center. Mark, Senior Director of Redistricting, and Hayden, Legal Fellow, are representing the plaintiffs, MWEG and LWVUT, along with 7  individuals in Utah’s case against gerrymandering. We hope you enjoy.

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11229474 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0600 1561 2 5 full false Count My Vote Executive Director Taylor Morgan Count My Vote Executive Director Taylor Morgan We expand our Utah political reform conversation to include a conversation with "Count my Vote" Executive Director Taylor Morgan. "Count My Vote" was a citizen's initiative from 2014  designed to increase civic engagement and voter participation by making primaries mandatory for all candidates.  We discuss "Count My Vote’s" history, evolution, and present day impact. We hope you enjoy this conversation. 



]]> We expand our Utah political reform conversation to include a conversation with "Count my Vote" Executive Director Taylor Morgan. "Count My Vote" was a citizen's initiative from 2014  designed to increase civic engagement and voter participation by making primaries mandatory for all candidates.  We discuss "Count My Vote’s" history, evolution, and present day impact. We hope you enjoy this conversation. 



]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11210111 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0600 1455 2 6 full false Emma Petty Addams and Jennifer Walker Thomas, Co-Executive Directors of Mormon Women for Ethical Government Emma Petty Addams and Jennifer Walker Thomas, Co-Executive Directors of Mormon Women for Ethical Government In this episode we speak with Emma Petty Addams and Jennifer Walker Thomas. They are co-executive directors of Mormon Women for Ethical Government. MWEG for short. MWEG is a plaintiff organization in Utah’s Gerrymandering Lawsuit and has a vision of building a more peaceful, just, and ethical world by harnessing the power of women of faith. 

]]> In this episode we speak with Emma Petty Addams and Jennifer Walker Thomas. They are co-executive directors of Mormon Women for Ethical Government. MWEG for short. MWEG is a plaintiff organization in Utah’s Gerrymandering Lawsuit and has a vision of building a more peaceful, just, and ethical world by harnessing the power of women of faith. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11158534 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0600 1419 2 4 full false Victoria and Malcom Reid, Plaintiffs in case of LWV and MWEG vs. Utah State Legislature Victoria and Malcom Reid, Plaintiffs in case of LWV and MWEG vs. Utah State Legislature Katie Wright speaks with Victoria and Malcolm Reid. They are married, live in Millcreek, and are both plaintiffs in the Gerrymandering lawsuit against the Utah legislature. Malcolm, a Democrat and Vicki, a Republican have found themselves at the epicenter of four congressional districts in Utah.  

]]> Katie Wright speaks with Victoria and Malcolm Reid. They are married, live in Millcreek, and are both plaintiffs in the Gerrymandering lawsuit against the Utah legislature. Malcolm, a Democrat and Vicki, a Republican have found themselves at the epicenter of four congressional districts in Utah.  

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11147798 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0600 1217 2 2 full false David Reymann, Plaintiff Attorney in case of LWV and MWEG vs. Utah State Legislature David Reymann, Plaintiff Attorney in case of LWV and MWEG vs. Utah State Legislature In today's episode, we speak with plaintiff attorney David Reymann in the lawsuit filed against the Utah state legislature over redistricting. David has argued cases at all levels of Utah’s state and federal courts and is with the firm Parr Brown Gee & Loveless.  David shares a little about his background, some of the reasons he decided to argue this case, and details what they're asking of the court in this case.  In full disclosure, Better Boundaries is supporting the case financially, but is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit. Thank you for listening and please enjoy this episode.

]]> In today's episode, we speak with plaintiff attorney David Reymann in the lawsuit filed against the Utah state legislature over redistricting. David has argued cases at all levels of Utah’s state and federal courts and is with the firm Parr Brown Gee & Loveless.  David shares a little about his background, some of the reasons he decided to argue this case, and details what they're asking of the court in this case.  In full disclosure, Better Boundaries is supporting the case financially, but is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit. Thank you for listening and please enjoy this episode.

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11069597 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0600 1602 2 1 full false Better Boundaries Podcast - Season 2 Trailer Better Boundaries Podcast - Season 2 Trailer Welcome to the Better Boundaries podcast brought to you by Utahns for a Responsive Government. Our goal in Season 2 is to provide you with updates and context on the fight to end partisan gerrymandering in Utah. Over the series we’ll bring you news about the pending lawsuit, interviews, and updates on the players and the process.  We’ll offer perspectives about the lawsuit and provide context on the fight against partisan gerrymandering in other states. —   We hope you will subscribe and share.

]]> Welcome to the Better Boundaries podcast brought to you by Utahns for a Responsive Government. Our goal in Season 2 is to provide you with updates and context on the fight to end partisan gerrymandering in Utah. Over the series we’ll bring you news about the pending lawsuit, interviews, and updates on the players and the process.  We’ll offer perspectives about the lawsuit and provide context on the fight against partisan gerrymandering in other states. —   We hope you will subscribe and share.

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-11069481 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0600 56 2 0 full false Transparency, Criteria, and Politics Transparency, Criteria, and Politics The Independent Redistricting Commission has completed its mission and recommended 12 maps with a 196 page report. At a presentation to the Legislative Redistricting Committee, Chair Rex Facer highlighted transparency, apolitical fairness, and attention to criteria. Retired Utah State Court of Appeal Judge and Commissioner William Thorne summarized their efforts: “Bipartisanship is possible. Fair maps are possible. And our maps are an example of doing that.”

]]> The Independent Redistricting Commission has completed its mission and recommended 12 maps with a 196 page report. At a presentation to the Legislative Redistricting Committee, Chair Rex Facer highlighted transparency, apolitical fairness, and attention to criteria. Retired Utah State Court of Appeal Judge and Commissioner William Thorne summarized their efforts: “Bipartisanship is possible. Fair maps are possible. And our maps are an example of doing that.”

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9485509 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0600 672 1 9 full false Rob Bishop Resigns & 12 Maps are Unanimously Approved Rob Bishop Resigns & 12 Maps are Unanimously Approved Join Katie Wright, Executive Director of Better Boundaries as she gives a quick recap and overview of the latest developments coming from Utah's redistricting process. 

]]> Join Katie Wright, Executive Director of Better Boundaries as she gives a quick recap and overview of the latest developments coming from Utah's redistricting process. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9444150 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0600 349 1 8 full false Mallory Bateman, Senior Research Analyst and State Data Center Coordinator, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Mallory Bateman, Senior Research Analyst and State Data Center Coordinator, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Join Executive Director of Better Boundaries Utah, Katie Wright as she discusses the 2021 Utah redistricting process with Mallory Bateman, Senior Research Analyst and State Data Center Coordinator, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Bateman is a census expert, and census blocks are the DNA of districts. Learn about Utah's growth, our urban/rural imbalance, and our growing diversity.

]]> Join Executive Director of Better Boundaries Utah, Katie Wright as she discusses the 2021 Utah redistricting process with Mallory Bateman, Senior Research Analyst and State Data Center Coordinator, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Bateman is a census expert, and census blocks are the DNA of districts. Learn about Utah's growth, our urban/rural imbalance, and our growing diversity.

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9366309 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0600 1831 1 7 full false Ron Bigelow, Mayor, West Valley City Ron Bigelow, Mayor, West Valley City This week, Katie Wright, Executive Director of Better Boundaries Utah sits down with West Valley City Mayor Ron Bigelow to discuss the latest in Utah's redistricting process. Bigelow has served both as Mayor and as a state legislator in his 28 years of public service. He shares his perspective and experience with redistricting.

]]> This week, Katie Wright, Executive Director of Better Boundaries Utah sits down with West Valley City Mayor Ron Bigelow to discuss the latest in Utah's redistricting process. Bigelow has served both as Mayor and as a state legislator in his 28 years of public service. He shares his perspective and experience with redistricting.

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9332502 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0600 1879 1 6 full false Former Executive Director, Better Boundaries Utah, Noah Rosenberg Former Executive Director, Better Boundaries Utah, Noah Rosenberg Join Executive Director of Better Boundaries Utah, Katie Wright as this week she sits down with Former Executive Director Noah Rosenberg to discuss the latest in Utah's redistricting cycle. October is a critical month - both the committee and the commission are hosting meetings, and the Independent Commission will narrow down their draft maps to a few of each. Learn about key trends in Utah's 2021 Redistricting so far.  

]]> Join Executive Director of Better Boundaries Utah, Katie Wright as this week she sits down with Former Executive Director Noah Rosenberg to discuss the latest in Utah's redistricting cycle. October is a critical month - both the committee and the commission are hosting meetings, and the Independent Commission will narrow down their draft maps to a few of each. Learn about key trends in Utah's 2021 Redistricting so far.  

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9299092 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0600 2217 1 5 full false Representative Paul Ray, co-chair of the Legislative Redistricting Committee Representative Paul Ray, co-chair of the Legislative Redistricting Committee Join Katie as she interviews co-chair of the Legislative Redistricting Committee, Representative Paul Ray. They discuss recent public hearings, the committee's decision to use no ethnic or language data, and the relationship between the Independent Commission and the Legislative Committee.

]]> Join Katie as she interviews co-chair of the Legislative Redistricting Committee, Representative Paul Ray. They discuss recent public hearings, the committee's decision to use no ethnic or language data, and the relationship between the Independent Commission and the Legislative Committee.

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9207839 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600 1471 1 4 full false Senator Scott Sandall, Co-Chair, Legislative Redistricting Committee Senator Scott Sandall, Co-Chair, Legislative Redistricting Committee In episode 3, hear from Senator Scott Sandall, co-chair of the Legislative Redistricting Committee discuss the legislative committee's process. They will discuss the rural v. urban conundrum, the committee's decision to use incumbency data, and communities of interest. Tune in and share!

]]> In episode 3, hear from Senator Scott Sandall, co-chair of the Legislative Redistricting Committee discuss the legislative committee's process. They will discuss the rural v. urban conundrum, the committee's decision to use incumbency data, and communities of interest. Tune in and share!

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9207834 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600 1642 1 3 full false Utah Independent Redistricting Commission Chair, Rex Facer Utah Independent Redistricting Commission Chair, Rex Facer Join us for episode two, a conversation with Utah's first-ever Independent Redistricting Commission's Chair, Rex Facer. Commissioner Facer and Katie will talk about map-drawing, communities of interest, and hitting the road in southeast Utah. 

]]> Join us for episode two, a conversation with Utah's first-ever Independent Redistricting Commission's Chair, Rex Facer. Commissioner Facer and Katie will talk about map-drawing, communities of interest, and hitting the road in southeast Utah. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9179025 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600 1336 1 2 full false Introduction to Redistricting, Stokes and Folks Episode Introduction to Redistricting, Stokes and Folks Episode Welcome to the Better Boundaries Podcast. For our first episode, we're pleased to re-broadcast a conversation between Utah political veteran Spencer Stokes and Better Boundaries Executive Director Katie Wright. The episode was first aired on Stokes' podcast, Stokes & Folks, and is an excellent introduction to Utah's 2021 redistricting landscape. 

Subscribe and share our podcast, and check out Stokes & Folks for interviews with Utah politicians past and present.


]]> Welcome to the Better Boundaries Podcast. For our first episode, we're pleased to re-broadcast a conversation between Utah political veteran Spencer Stokes and Better Boundaries Executive Director Katie Wright. The episode was first aired on Stokes' podcast, Stokes & Folks, and is an excellent introduction to Utah's 2021 redistricting landscape. 

Subscribe and share our podcast, and check out Stokes & Folks for interviews with Utah politicians past and present.


]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9162663 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1972 1 1 full false Better Boundaries Podcast Trailer Better Boundaries Podcast Trailer The goal of this podcast is to keep you informed during the 2021 Utah redistricting process. Over the series, we’ll bring you news, interviews, and updates on the players and the process for this decennial event. We’ll offer perspectives from the Independent Redistricting Commission —  established when voters passed Proposition 4 in 2018 —  we’ll keep you informed on the workings of the Legislative Redistricting Committee, — composed of state lawmakers —  and we’ll give you perspective from participating citizens.   We hope you will subscribe and share.

Better Boundaries Podcast is brought to you by Utahns for a Responsive Government and is hosted by Executive Director Katie Wright. The goal of this podcast is to keep you informed during the 2021 Utah redistricting process. 

]]> The goal of this podcast is to keep you informed during the 2021 Utah redistricting process. Over the series, we’ll bring you news, interviews, and updates on the players and the process for this decennial event. We’ll offer perspectives from the Independent Redistricting Commission —  established when voters passed Proposition 4 in 2018 —  we’ll keep you informed on the workings of the Legislative Redistricting Committee, — composed of state lawmakers —  and we’ll give you perspective from participating citizens.   We hope you will subscribe and share.

Better Boundaries Podcast is brought to you by Utahns for a Responsive Government and is hosted by Executive Director Katie Wright. The goal of this podcast is to keep you informed during the 2021 Utah redistricting process. 

]]> Better Boundaries Buzzsprout-9162630 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0600 64 1 trailer false