Right now, Utahns’ trust in government is low. We’ve watched as the majority has pulled funding for critical services, failed to take meaningful action on the Great Salt Lake, challenged voter-passed independent redistricting, and approved a massive data center over widespread public objection. I will fight against corruption and represent the best of what government can and should be: someone who listens, is transparent, takes genuine accountability, and advocates fiercely for the issues that matter most to our community. Government must work for the people it serves.

Everyday affordability – the cost of housing, groceries, gas, etc., — has become out of reach for so many Utahns. I am fighting for policies that restore affordability and ensure daily necessities don’t break the bank. That means advocating for fair wages, strong unions, small businesses, and better work-family supports. I am also fighting to make housing more affordable, healthcare more accessible, and innovative childcare solutions that work for Utah families.

The Great Salt Lake is facing an unprecedented crisis. If it continues to shrink more lakebed will be exposed, resulting in harmful pollutants that spread into nearby communities and the loss of critical ecosystems. We must take urgent action to protect and preserve the Great Salt Lake. We need to invest in agricultural water efficiency programs, reduce corporate water waste, modernize infrastructure, and increase funding to restore water levels to the lake. We cannot support massive data centers while our Great Sale Lake runs dry. Smart water policy requires regional cooperation and long-term vision. I will continue to fight for policies that protect and preserve the Great Salt Lake.

Our democracy only works with a representative government and a process that upholds the will of the people. As your state senator, I have fought to protect Proposition 4, the citizen’s initiative that creates an independent redistricting commission to draw fair maps. I have also fought to defend fair maps, honest elections, and the right to citizen-led change. I’m proud to receive the endorsement of Better Boundaries and will continue working alongside them for representative maps and a government that listens to the people it represents.

An independent judiciary is essential to a functioning democracy. However, over the past couple of years the legislative majority has passed bills designed to undermine judicial independence. It has retaliated against the courts for decisions it dislikes by packing the Supreme Court, withholding essential funding, and amending court processes to further its own objectives. We must uphold the constitutional separation of powers and ensure courts are free from political pressure and legislative interference. Judges must be able to make decisions based on the law and the facts, without fear of retribution. As an attorney and a state senator, I will continue to defend judicial independence in Utah.

Air pollution impacts our quality of life. The inversion and ozone along the Wasatch Front are bad for our health and bad for our economy. We must work to clean up our air, reduce vehicle emissions, and encourage more green energy use. Climate change is a generational problem, but with innovative solutions and bold leadership, we can take action to reverse its course. This year I passed SB208, which cracks down on unlawful vehicle polluters. I also ran SB176, which would transition the state from gas-powered lawn equipment to electric alternatives. Both bills reduce harmful emissions and help improve air quality. I will continue to fight for good policies that protect our environment and improve air quality.