The Forward Party of Utah will soon hold its Weber County Convention, bringing local members and supporters together to help shape the party’s direction in Weber County.

The county convention is an opportunity to:

• Nominate candidates in Weber County Races
• Connect with Forward Party members from across Utah County
• Learn more about how the party is organized at the county and state levels
• Take part in conversations about local priorities, leadership, and the year ahead
• Help build a more collaborative, people-first political movement in Utah

The Weber County Convention is March 28, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. and will be Online only.
Additional details—including online link—will be announced soon.

Whether you are new to the Forward Party or already involved, the Weber County Convention is a great way to get engaged, ask questions, and help shape the future of Forward in your community.

Members and supporters are encouraged to RSVP now to receive updates as information becomes available.

VIRTUAL MEETING AGENDA

MARCH 28, 2026

10:00: Credentialing & Check In: Laura Johnson

10:30: Call to Order & Welcome: Mike Sims

10:40: Announcements & Events: Cheryl Sims

10:45: Slide Presentation: Libby Shelton

10:55: Credentialing Closes

11:05: Report on Credentials: Laura Bussey - Johnson

11:10: Treasurer Report: Cheryl Sims

11:15: Candidate Speeches:

• James Rich - House District 6
• Libby Shelton - House District 8
• Shawn Ferriola - House District 12
• Gary New - Weber County Commissioner Seat A

11:40: Vote for Candidates - Vote will be for “Candidate” or “No Candidate”

12:00: Final Business/Reminder of Events/Closing Remarks: Mike & Libby

12:15: Adjourn

Candidate Nomination Process (County Convention)

There are two very important components that distinguish how Forward conducts party business and nominations:

You do not have to be an elected delegate to vote at convention. All party members are welcome.
Voters have the option to select "No candidate at this time."

The latter point is especially important. If the residents of a district feel that the candidate seeking to represent the Forward Party does not adequately reflect our shared values and community — or if another candidate in the race, regardless of party affiliation, is preferred by the majority — then the unopposed candidate will not advance to the general election in November.

This is how our party protects itself from unserious or bad actors, and how we respond to the persistent accusation that third parties are “spoilers” (a criticism we wholeheartedly reject, but one that must be addressed nonetheless).

Candidates are nominated at county convention if the district lies entirely within that county’s boundaries.

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In 2026, the candidates who will seek nomination at Weber County convention are as follows:

• Weber County Commissioner, Gary New