Gov. Herbert is fundraising to launch a policy center in his name at Utah Valley University

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert is changing the focus of his annual fundraising gala this year, pivoting away from campaigns and candidates to instead benefit the launch of a planned public policy center in his name at Utah Valley University.

An invitation to the black-tie affair, to be held on Nov. 1 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, tells guests to make their checks out to the Gary and Jeanette Herbert Foundation, with proceeds going toward the Herbert Center for Public Policy at UVU.

Table reservations — for a group of 8 — begin at $5,000, with the cost of individual tickets starting at more than $600. The Governor’s Office on Tuesday confirmed that discussions with UVU are ongoing, and that more information on the policy center will be released in November.

“Part of its mission will be on providing student internships as well as promoting greater study and understanding of key public policy issues, including promoting the free enterprise system," Herbert’s office said of the center plans.

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(Salt Lake Tribune)