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Utah County GOP declares ‘Stronger Together’ not allied with party
Summary
The Central Committee adopted a resolution declaring the organization known as Stronger Together (also referenced as Stronger Orem PAC and Stronger Together Community) does not represent Utah County GOP values and is not an allied organization, citing alleged ties to progressive groups and irregular fundraising/reporting practices.
The Utah County Republican Party Central Committee on Nov. 8 adopted a resolution declaring that the group commonly known as Stronger Together (also referenced in the materials as Stronger Orem PAC and Stronger Together Community) does not represent the values of the county party and is not considered an allied organization.
The resolution, presented by Kirby Glad on behalf of the Executive Committee, lists multiple concerns the committee said were presented to the Steering Committee: the group's leaders allegedly campaigned for Democratic candidates, the use of Action Network for emailing (a platform associated in the resolution text with progressive groups), reported associations with other organizations, and questions about the 501(c)(4) structure and returned donations. The resolution states the committee "DO NOT represent the values, goals and purpose found in the Utah County Republican Party" and urges local Republicans to be aware of the organization’s alignments.
The adopted resolution directs that copies be sent to legislative leadership, the Utah Republican Party State Central Committee, all Utah County legislators and the federal delegation. The transcript records adoption of the resolution; no roll-call tally is recorded in the minutes provided.
