John Yelland

John Yelland

Director of Content Strategy

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

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.
In the coming years, as more data emerges and public awareness grows, let’s hope that Utah continues to lead the charge in legalizing these treatments. The mental health of our friends, family members, and neighbors depends on it.
Local governments and planners must be willing to push back against misinformation and opposition rooted in outdated fears.
This isn’t just a battle for today — it’s a continuation of the American legacy of resisting overreach and protecting individual liberty.