Multiple state lawmakers disavowed comments in a recording that circulated online, reportedly by a prominent backer of the school choice bill saying she wanted to 'destroy public education.'
SALT LAKE CITY — Multiple state lawmakers disavowed comments made in a recording that
"I can't say this is a recall of public education even though I want to destroy public education," she added. "The legislators can't say that because they'll just be reamed over the coals." Cullimore said Sorensen's views are "not reflective of me or the Legislature" and that there is a "real motivation" to continue to support education.
"I believe in our public education system and am committed to continuing to invest and support our teachers and students," Pierucci said. Sen. Mike McKell, R-Spanish Fork, responded to the tweet of the audio to ask the backstory of the video. The original poster was Lisa Logan, a woman who runs a YouTube channel titled Parents of Patriots. Logan responded to McKell to say the video was of Sorensen at a public meeting for the Utah Fits All school choice campaign.
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