When I elect a representative to the Senate, it is with the understanding that I believe they will represent the needs, opinions, and desires of their constituents, whether they agree with the majority or not.

Senator Madsen has repeatedly ignored the overwhelming majority of his constituents desire to NOT have the prison located in the city of Eagle Mountain. He has stated that we just don't know what is good for us.

When finally cornered and challenged by a community representative, the Salt Lake Tribune cites Senator Madsen as saying:

"Madsen told her how "inexperienced" the community activists were and that they were trying to turn away "this great opportunity," she said.

"He proceeded to try to educate me about why the prison was a good thing." Madsen still feels he has some educating to do, which is why he has been crafting an op-ed piece explaining why he thinks relocating the prison makes sense and why putting it in Utah County wouldn’t be such a bad thing. He hopes it will appear in local newspapers soon and change the mind of the No Prison group."

Senator Madsen, you may put as much effort as you wish into the education of your 'inexperienced' constituents, however, we, the undersigned ask that you to do what you were elected to do: represent the voice of the people and oppose the prison on our behalf.