Tut Guurcu or Jesus Gurist or LATTER-DAY SAINTS OFFICE OF THE FIRST PRESIDENCY 47 Eawy Sour Tener Srneen, SALT Lass Cory, Urai B45 1200 March 6, 2018 To: — General Authorities; and the following Priesthood Leaders in Utah: Area Seventies; Stake, Mission, and District Presidents; Bishops and Branch Presidents (To be read in sacrament meeting.) Dear Brotheis and Sisters Participati in lect Our Utah communities and our state are best served whet Utah citizens fully engage in the political process through caucus meetings, primaries, and other political mechanisms. We are concerned that citizen participation rates in Utah are among the lowest in the nation, and we urge greater involvement by members of the Church in the 2018 election cycle. Candidates for state and federal offices are nominated both through a petition process and in political party conventions. Precinct caucuses for all registered political parties will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. We ask that local Church leaders not schedule mectings on March 20 so that members may participate in a caucus meeting of their choice. It is important to remember that engaging in the election process is both a privilege and a significant responsibility regardless of one’s political inclinations, and that principles compatible with the gospel may be found in the platforms of each of the various political parties. Sincerely yours,