- Do you support or oppose the Independent Redistricting Commission and Standards Act that Utah voters approved in 2018? Please explain your reasoning.
- I support the Independent Redistricting Commission and Standards Act that voters approved in 2018. Proposition 4 was not a suggestion to the Legislature. It was a citizen initiative, a law proposed and adopted by Utah voters. The Utah Constitution reserves that power to the people for good reason. A State that has a supermajority of either party needs this check and balance of power for the people.
- What should happen when the legislature disagrees with a map the commission produces, and what would you do in that situation?
- I know what I would not do. I would not attack judges or the courts for doing their constitutional job when disputes arise between the people and the Legislature. I would begin with an important principle: Utah’s Constitution gives citizens the power of initiative for a reason. When the people use that constitutional power and vote, their voice deserves respect. If elected, my responsibility would be to represent the people of my district, not my political party, and not the Legislature as an institution. My job would be to listen, respect the constitutional process, and work toward solutions that represent the will of the people vote.
- Do you support Utah's vote-by-mail system as it stands?
- I do. I trust our vote-by-mail system. At this time, I trust those elected to protect our right to vote. I trust them to oversee our elections and if at a State level problems occur I support our State to take care of our elections. I do not support federal interference or oversight. Utah has got this, and our Lt Governor is doing a good job with the duty she was elected to do.
- What would you do to encourage more people to vote who currently don't vote?
- Host an event that encourages voters to be engaged in their civic responsibilities. As a matter of fact, Oct 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm Vista Room at Cedar Hills Public Golf Club Engage Forum - George Handley - will be presenting ideas on how those in attendance can be better engaged in Utah Government. Please come and bring a friend.
- Promote organizations that are focused on civic engagement and voting awareness.
- Ask people if they voted or will be voting this midterm.
- Listen to why they don't vote.
- Share how I have learned that our vote does matter.
- Utah voters can put questions on the ballot through citizen initiatives and referenda. Should the threshold for passing them be changed? Why or why not?
- The threshold should not be changed. Utah Constitution should not be changed when it comes to citizen initiatives that create a new tax, change an existing tax, increase a tax rate or property tax adjustments. That is how I understand Amendment B. This gives the Utah legislature greater power over taxes than the people. I think this way when problem-solving. I ponder: Why and why not. Why would we create an obstacle for the people's voice? In recent years, citizen initiatives have passed between 50-60%, and it is easy to assume our supermajority wants greater power suggesting almost a division between "the people". Hey your neighbors might vote against "us", so let's make it harder for your neighbor's voice to be heard. Nope. My neighbor's voice matters as much as mine. If elected, I will keep that frame clear. People elected the legislature to represent them, not make their voice harder to hear. In summary, WHY I will be voting NO on Amendment B, it is not constitutional and undermines our state's democracy.
- What do you see as the relationship between transparency and corruption?
- My 32-year career in real estate continues to guide my shock happening within political circles. National Association of Realtors has a Code of Ethics which is what you might expect. Be honest. Be fair. Learn the laws and then follow them. Protect the public. Disclose any conflict of interest. Do not work with a client if you have a conflict of interest. Do not represent your own interests over a client's interests. After 32 years it is easy for me to know when I have a conflict of interest, and better than that - I know what to do. Here is the principle I have witnessed numerous times. When we disclose (transparency) the public is protected. How so? Because they have a choice instead of us stealing their choice. Disclosure reduces the chance of corruption by making us aware that we might be walking a crooked line, and it also gives the public all the information they need. The public can make informed decisions.
- Does Utah's GRAMA support the public's right to know, or does it need strengthening? Or is it too stringent?
- I have questions but do not know the answers. Did SB277 strengthen or weaken GRAMA? Is it better to have one attorney appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate, or equal or weaker, than when a seven-person committee with a variety of representation was overseeing GRAMA. I do not know. It seems to be a question of speed vs. independence however, depending on the attorney it could be fine. I might lean toward the panel with varity of voices. My answer is I need to know more before claiming a position. I am curious how to better enforce the time clause so that records are turned over within the legal time required.
- Describe a specific action you would take in office to make sure every person in your district has equal access to government services and equal protection under the law, regardless of citizenship status.
- What I have learned from running for office is that I like information. I find myself wanting to share information instead of persuading others of an opinion or position. I want people to decide for themselves. The challenge for me is the way people consume content. No more Dewey Decimal System. I miss walking through a library, searching for answers. Reading, pondering, questioning what I read or found in some random book or encyclopedia. My response to this question is to provide information to all people. And I can see public announcements are tricky in todays media saturated, quick is better, culture. What I can say is my goal will be to reach all citizens in Utah, in my district, so equal access for all people will be top of mind. Example for me. I only have 6 cousins, and 4 are deaf. I noticed the first time President Trump spoke in the capacity of public notice, there was no ASL provided. A quick search, and it was easy to see the new White House policy was limiting who could access information. All people belong, and I would be a representative in the Utah Legislature who will keep us aware of "who are we forgetting?"
- Is there anything else you think is relevant that our questions did not reach?
- It is basic math. I loved math as a young person, so I use math analogies instead of sports. Utah Government is for the people. Period. If elected, the people are asking me to represent their interests, not mine. Easy math.
