Candidate for Utah House of Representatives - District 43 in 2020 Utah General Election.
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Get StartedAs a political moderate, I do not normally support “radical” solutions, and also do not like the phrase “defund the police,” because it is misleading. The problem of systemic racism in policing and other institutions in our society does demand significant, bold and sustainable changes, including some diversion of funding to other community-based programs. Learn more
I believe that free enterprise and capitalism, despite its faults, is a better economic system than socialism or any authoritarian system. Learn more
I support increased funding of K-12 and higher education. Utah should set a long-range goal of moving Utah out of last place in per-pupil funding for K-12. Learn more
Class size should be reduced. Learn more
The constitutional earmark of the state income tax to support education should be preserved. Learn more
These include term limits, campaign finance reform, open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and ending closed party caucuses in legislative deliberations. Learn more
I support reforms in the process of electing public officials and in the way they do business. Learn more
I support restricting access to firearms by the mentally ill and those with criminal backgrounds. Learn more
I support the right to bear arms as an individual right, with reasonable regulations. Learn more
I support a welcoming stance to immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups. Learn more
I support equitable taxation that ensures that lower-income families and individuals do not pay a higher percentage of their income than high-income taxpayers. Learn more
We should require efficient administration of state government programs. Eliminate unnecessary regulations. Avoid passing legislation that would likely be challenged in court, thus avoiding costly litigation. Learn more
Tax breaks to lure businesses to Utah should be applied sparingly. Learn more
I support equitable taxation that ensures that lower-income families and individuals do not pay a higher percentage of their income than high-income taxpayers. Learn more
Teacher pay should be increased, reflecting that Utah values the teaching profession. Learn more
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