Sam's Key Priorities
Fight to make homes in Utah affordable
If you work here, raise a family here, and grew up here, you should be able to afford to live here.
Families are being priced out of their own communities, not because demand is bad, but because housing supply, regulation, and infrastructure have failed to keep up. When housing costs rise faster than incomes, families are forced to leave the places they love.
What’s Driving the Problem
Housing prices are growing faster than wages
There are too few homes, especially entry-level and starter housing
Low inventory and limited housing options for young families and seniors
Regulations and delays that add cost without adding value
Sam’s Experience
Sam has spent his career working in housing and public policy at both the state and local level. He understands how zoning, land use, and regulation affect affordability, and he has worked directly with the policies that shape housing outcomes. Sam brings real-world experience to a problem that demands practical solutions.
Ensure Utah has the best education opportunities
Education should prepare our kids for real careers and real life, without wasting tax dollars.
Utah families care deeply about education, but they want results, not bureaucracy. Strong classrooms, skilled graduates, and respect for teachers and parents are what keep families invested in their communities and confident in their schools.
Sam Will Focus On
Making sure classroom funding reaches teachers and students
Supporting career and technical education alongside college preparation
Encouraging parental involvement and transparency
Aligning education with Utah’s workforce and economic needs
Sam’s Experience
Sam’s wife is an educator, and together they are raising three young children in Utah’s public school system. They understand the strengths and shortcomings of the current system and they care deeply about supporting teachers while improving outcomes for students in District 17.
Preserving Utah's Way of Life
Smart growth protects affordability, outdoor access, and the communities families want to stay in, not leave.
Preserving Utah’s way of life means planning growth responsibly. That requires thoughtful infrastructure planning, responsible water policy, and protecting the outdoor spaces that define how Utah families live, work, and recharge.
What Smart Growth Looks Like
Infrastructure before density
Roads, schools, utilities, and public safety must keep pace with growth. When growth outpaces infrastructure, families pay the price through higher taxes, traffic, and strained services.Water security and the Great Salt Lake
Water policy should prioritize efficiency, storage, and smart use. Protecting the Great Salt Lake matters for air quality, agriculture, recreation, and Utah’s economy.Protecting outdoor access and recreation
Utah’s parks, open spaces, and outdoor recreation are not luxuries. They are central to family life, tourism, and quality of life.Local control and community decision-making
Cities and communities, not distant mandates, should guide how and where growth happens so neighborhoods remain livable and family-friendly.
Sam’s Experience
Sam served four years on the Farmington City Planning Commission, helping guide land use and infrastructure decisions that balanced responsible growth with preserving community character. He has firsthand experience with how thoughtful planning can protect affordability and quality of life.