John Yelland

John Yelland

Director of Communications

john@libertas.org

John studied TV and cinema production at Utah Valley University and obtained his Masters of Divinity at Regent University. He studied German in Berlin at the Goethe Institute.

Before joining Libertas, John served as Director of Video Production at Apiary Fund and, prior to that, web producer for KUTV 2News. He lives in Kearns with his wife and son and enjoys writing and recording music.

John Yelland's Articles

Utah barbers defend licensing rules, but are they protecting consumers—or just blocking competition?
Fearmongering clouds the medical cannabis debate—but the facts tell a different story. Here’s what the data really says.
There is a very real possibility that license plate readers will become an Orwellian tool of mass surveillance. As these AI-powered systems continue to proliferate, we must act now to implement stronger safeguards that protect our privacy and our civil liberties.
By focusing on expanding housing supply and fostering a supportive environment for builders and renters alike, Utah can keep moving in the right direction.
While short-term rentals add a small amount of strain to the housing market, they are far from the main cause of Utah’s affordable housing crisis.
If we want to ensure future generations can live close to family and maintain the strong social ties that Utah is known for, we must embrace a wider variety of housing types.