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PRIORITIES

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Education

Academic excellence, student wellbeing, parental responsibility, focus on core subjects, oppose CRT and DEI initiatives

My stance on education highlights a commitment to promoting academic excellence and student well-being.
 
  • Education Funding: Advocating for adequate funding to enhance academic programs and resources, ensuring future generations receive a high-quality education.​
     
  • Parental Responsibility: Emphasizing the crucial role of parents in their children’s education and development.
 
  • Student Protection: Prioritizing the safety and well-being of students within educational environments.
     
  • Focus on Core Subjects: Supporting a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), reading, and writing to prepare students for future challenges.
 
  • Fostering Self-Reliance: Aiming to instill self-reliance, hope, and confidence in students, equipping them for success in their personal and professional lives.
 
  • Opposition to Woke Ideologies: Advocating against the inclusion of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in educational curricula.

The recent passage of HB477 has seen 77% of kindergarten students opt for the all-day school option and those numbers are increasing. The extra time in the classroom has dramatically improved the quality of learning not just reading. Some have said that the most important commodity in learning is time, time spent with the children by parents and teachers.

These principles reflect a vision for an education system that prepares students for the future while respecting parental roles and promoting core academic values.

Economy

Fiscal responsibility, business friendly policies, energy development, & economic growth

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  • Fiscal Responsibility: Advocating for balanced budgets, as mandated by state law, with an emphasis on low taxes, a robust rainy-day fund, debt reduction, and prudent planning for capital improvement projects.
     

  •  Business-Friendly Policies: Supporting initiatives that reduce and limit regulations to foster a conducive environment for businesses to thrive.
     

  • Energy Development: Promoting the responsible utilization of Utah’s energy resources, including oil, gas, coal, and uranium to bolster the state's economy.
     

  • Land Management: Endorsing the state’s efforts to transfer federally controlled lands to state ownership, enhancing local management and use.
     

  • Economic Growth: Committed to policies that drive Utah’s economic prosperity and enhance the quality of life for its residents.

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State Tax on Social Security Benefits

Work to remove state income tax on Social Security benefits

I will work to remove the state income tax on Social Security benefits. There are only ten states that still charge income tax on these benefits - and Utah is one of them. This is a tax that should be eliminated.

Immigration

Legal, safe, orderly, and humane; Taxpayers should not be responsible for funding state benefits for individuals who are in the country illegally

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  • Immigration Policy: Advocating for a legal, safe, orderly, and humane immigration process that respects individual rights and upholds the rule of law. 

  • ​Taxpayer Protections: I believe that taxpayers should not be responsible for funding state benefits for individuals who are in the country illegally.

  • This perspective aims to balance the need for effective immigration policies with a commitment to fiscal responsibility and the welfare of citizens and reflects the Utah County Republican Party Platform.

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Utah Lake

I am supportive of the planned Utah Lake Nature Center and ongoing applied research fund.


As a lifelong Utah Valley resident, I have boated on Utah Lake for the past 45 years.  I have been hopeful of seeing improved water quality and recreation opportunities on the lake. Utah Lake is a vital natural resource for Utah Valley, contributing to community health, economic prosperity, and overall quality of life. Despite a general perception among residents that the lake's condition has not improved, according to the Utah Lake Authority, significant progress has been made in recent years. The Utah Lake Nature Center, a partnership with Utah Valley University, the Utah Lake Authority, Lindon City, and funding help through the legislature, aims to enhance public understanding and support further research to maximize the lake's potential.

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Recent key achievements include:

  • Carp biomass reduction: A remarkable 70% decrease since 2009, which helps improve the ecosystem.

  • June Sucker recovery: The June Sucker is no longer classified as endangered, indicating a positive trend for native species.

  • Phosphorus reduction: A more than 80% decrease in phosphorus levels from wastewater has improved water quality.

  • Invasive species management: Phragmites, an invasive plant, has been reduced by 75% since 2014.

  • Native restoration efforts: Over 7,500 native plants were planted in 2024 to enhance biodiversity.

  • Access improvements: More than 50 access points have been upgraded, making the lake more accessible to the community.

 

Moving forward, continued innovation and research are essential. The applied research fund will focus on developing better strategies for managing carp, phragmites, water quality, and harmful algal blooms, ensuring ongoing improvements for Utah Lake and its surrounding communities.

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