I hope you all had a wonderful Pioneer Day!  As your Representative, I want you to know that same pioneering spirit lives on when you get involved and there’s no better time than now. Our next interim meetings are coming up on August 19th and 20th, and I encourage you to join us. Committee meetings are open to the public, whether you’d like to attend in person or stream them online at le.utah.gov.  You can also find agenda, minutes and recordings of past meetings. 

Please join me and other local legislators at an upcoming Town Hall Meeting.  

Quarterly Legislative TownHall
Saturday, September 6
1:00 -2:30 pm
South Jordan Public Safety Building

10655 S Redwood Road

Those of you in Sandy City should have received your ballot for the upcoming Primary Election.  (There is no Primary Election in South Jordan or White City this year.) Your vote in the municipal primary helps shape decisions that affect your daily life, from city services to zoning to public safety.  Election Day is next Tuesday, August 12.  Visit vote.utah.gov for more details. 

• Mail-in Ballots:  If you are mailing in your ballot, it must be received by election officials by August 12 at 8 PM to be counted.

• Drop Box Locations: Your mail-in ballot can be dropped in a Drop Box by 8 PM on August 12.  Drop boxes are located at the Sandy City Hall and Sandy Senior Center.

• Early Voting:   Find voting locations and dates at https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/clerk/elections/vote-in-person/early-voting/

• Election Day Voting: Sandy Library from 7am to 8pm.  Valid Identification is required. 

Next July we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.  Earlier this month I attended the America 250 kickoff ceremony at the State Capitol.  For the next 12 months, Utahns are invited to see themselves in this anniversary by participating in at least one of America250 Utah’s six programs and getting involved in local events across the state.  You can learn more at https://america250.utah.gov/.

At the Utah State Correctional Facility, inmates recently ran a half-marathon organized by the Fit From Within club – an inspiring program founded by incarcerated individuals aiming to support rehabilitation and reintegration through running. I had the opportunity to cheer the runners on and visit with a couple of them.  I’m committed to fostering programs that promote mental and physical health, reduce violence, and prepare inmates for successful reentry into society. By supporting legislation that funds such efforts and encourages healthy habits, Utah is investing in real, transformative rehabilitation that helps break the cycle of incarceration and builds hope for a better future.

I had the privilege of attending the fourth annual Show Up for Teachers Conference, hosted by First Lady Abby Cox.  I was honored to attend the conference as an Educator Advocate and to rub shoulders with so many amazing teachers. This year’s theme—Igniting Resilience—was a powerful reminder of the strength, dedication, and heart our teachers bring to the classroom every single day.  As a new school year is starting soon, let’s all continue to show support to our teachers.

I had the opportunity to visit the campus of Snow College and spend time in the beautiful mountains above Ephraim to learn more about the unique challenges and opportunities facing our rural communities. From access to education and healthcare to economic development and infrastructure, rural Utah plays a vital role in the strength of our state. I’m grateful for the conversations I had with legislators and community members. 

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