Andrew Stoddard

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

As your legislator, I will commit to using my influence on Capitol Hill to provide resources to House District 40. The citizens of this district have elected to shoulder the burdens of growth and are entitled to the support of the state. Learn more

I want to reform the process to make it more clear and accessible. I believe many minor offenders need to receive mental health, drug treatment, and other services to be rehabilitated into productive members of the community. I support comprehensive, evidence-driven criminal justice reform. Learn more

I am committed to building a safer community. Learn more

Education

. I will make fully funding Utah’s schools a priority, and work to free teachers from constraints that keep them from bringing out the best in their students. Education doesn’t stop at high school, and I will take action to empower higher education - not just at four year universities, but also through state support of trade education, community college, and other programs that will create a dynamic, self-sustaining workforce to usher Utah into the tech age. Learn more

Healthcare

I support programs that improve access and affordability for healthcare and insurance and that help patients make informed decisions about what care they want and what it will cost. I am ready to advocate for patients and work to expand access to resources across the state. Learn more

Housing

I am driven to create opportunities for home buyers and renters alike to improve their station including down payment assistance loans, rent assistance, and other programs that will create secure and long lasting places to live for Utah residents. Learn more

Immigration

I believe that we work best by working together, and that immigration policy must be driven by wisdom, not fear. I always want to be with my own family, and our immigrant communities are entitled to that same opportunity. Utah is defined by our welcoming spirit, and our State government must reflect that value and welcome people from all over the world, serving as a safe haven and wholesome new community for refugees, asylum seekers, and victims of trafficking, crime, and domestic violence. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

I support a fair, balanced tax system that ensures every Utahn pays their fair share of what it takes to build a better community. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

I support increasing the minimum wage, strengthening protections for workers, including laws that encourage and permit workers to associate, laws that provide paid parental leave, and increasing access to workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and new job training for displaced workers. Learn more