Opinion by David Irvine - I'm a former Republican lawmaker. We should be your servant, not your masters

This thought-provoking op-ed, "I'm a former Republican lawmaker. We should be your servant, not your masters," published in The Salt Lake Tribune on November 26, was written by David Irvine, a founding member of the Utah Citizens' Counsel. In it, Irvine offers a sharp critique of the Utah Legislature's recent efforts to overturn Prop 4 and addresses their criticisms of Judge Gibson's ruling on the new redistricting map. As an organization dedicated to improving public policy, the Utah Citizens' Counsel has long expressed concerns about legislative overreach and threats to judicial independence. Whether you’re actively following this debate or just looking for a deeper understanding of the issues at play, the UCC believes this opinion offers compelling arguments worth considering—and strongly supports the views expressed by the author.