Where I Stand

I support policies that responsibly increase the supply of housing options for Utahns—but not to the detriment of existing homeowners and their property values and rights.

I will encourage private sector innovation and investment in affordable housing development and preservation.

I will oppose excessive regulations and taxes that drive up the cost of housing.

I join Sandy resident in opposing the LCC Gondola project, protecting the Wasatch Mountains’ beauty and resources from overdevelopment.

I advocate for alternative transportation solutions that are more cost-effective, environmentally friendly, scalable to the seasons, and in which the costs are borne by all those who stand to benefit from resolving the LCC traffic problems.

I will continue to propose and support legislation that recognizes the ecological, economic, and health implications of the Great Salt Lake and its wetlands

I will continue to emphasize the importance of the “Lake Effect” on the snow levels we receive in our canyons which directly impact our water supply and tourism in our part of the state.

I support strong guardrails that restrain AI development—particularly how it interacts with our children.

I support strong guardrails that require analysis, transparency, and public input on any new data centers in Utah.  I do not believe that Utah, with its heat and scarce water, is the best place for most large data centers.  Any new data centers must be required to fully disclose and make auditable their energy, water, noise, heat and land-use effects.  And they must pay their fair share of taxes.

I believe that clean, breathable air is key to our quality of life, our health, our tourism and our enjoyment of our beautiful Utah outdoors.

I will back reasonable efforts to cut emissions from vehicles, industries, and power plants.

Collaboration with local governments, businesses, and environmental groups can enhance air quality standards and monitoring.

I will support smart growth principles that foster economic development, livability, and sustainability.

I will encourage infrastructure improvement and public services that meet the needs of a growing population to help us maintain our quality of life in Utah.

We must empower parents, teachers, and students with the resources they need to create exceptional learning experiences for our students.

As a father of school-aged kids I will support funding for public education in Utah. We must continue to attract, retain and reward the very best teachers.

I will promote accountability and transparency in the use of education dollars.

I support a comprehensive and compassionate approach to addressing homelessness in Utah which accounts for mental health and substance abuse treatment, job training, and supportive housing services, and preserving human dignity.

I support evidence-based, outcome-oriented solutions, not handouts nor incentives which will bring more homeless to Utah.  Data must be collected—and the data must show worthwhile outcomes for programs to continue to receive funding.

I will encourage partnerships with nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and private donors to leverage resources and expertise.

I believe that life at every state is precious and worth deeding.  I will vote for policies that provide resources for adoption services and for the health and wellness of new mothers and babies.