Happy Grateful Blessed with Tami Tran

Natalie Gochnour:- Homelessness, Growth, Balance, Gratitude - Dynamic Leadership!

In her own words.....https://nataliegochnour.com/.   

"The American Enterprise Institute recently released a book titled, The Future of Cities. I was honored to contribute a chapter highlighting policy innovations in Utah and Salt Lake City.

Many have written about the trend towards bigger government and the “supersized state.” I like to remind people it’s not bigger government that matters; it’s better government focused on people that should be society’s aim. In Utah we like to call it the “Utah way.”

As policymakers continue to debate government’s role, they would do well to consider better government in the form of innovative ideas, data-driven research, and effective collaboration. The Utah way embodies these characteristics and places people, not government, at the center of improving outcomes in poverty, homelessness, and health. In doing so, Utah pulls away from the polarized extremes, inspires individual action, and pioneers a brand of constructive policymaking that produces positive results. It’s a successful model for other states to follow.

 

You can see the book here and the chapter I wrote here."

 

 

 

Jessica Sunderland: BowTie Chocolate Store - Kaysville

Jessica loves chocolate and I love her chocolate caramel brownies. They're to die for!  

Gary Herbert: Utah's 17th Governor, Director Herbert Institute of Public Policy

Governor Herbert needs no introduction. Listen in to learn what he thinks about the 2024 election, politics and local government policy.

 

 

Nanette Billings: Mayor Hurricane Utah

Meet Nanette Billings!  The energetic, visionary  mayor of Hurricane Utah. Big things are happening in her city, it could be the largest city in Utah.

Rob Bishop: Congressman, Professor, Kaysville Native

Did you know Congressman Bishop was born and raised in Kaysville Utah?  He learned about politics at the dinner table, his roots are deep and his love of Utah and our Military is strong.

Rachelle Morris- Republican Candidate for Salt Lake County Council

Campaign Website: https://voterachellemorris.com/

 

I’ll be your eyes and voice on the Salt Lake County Council.

I love the people of Salt Lake County and I'm committed to being your voice on the Salt Lake County Council. I'll fight to ensure our parks and neighborhoods are safe, I'll hold the county government accountable, and I'll maximize and protect your tax dollars. Together we can ensure Salt Lake County is a great place to live for many years to come!

Chloe Bennett - High School Senior and Intern

Get to know Chloe. She's ambitious, smart, hardworking and excited to learn about local government. 

Beth Holbrook: UTA Trustee, Former ULCT President and Bountiful Ciy Council Member

Representing Davis, Weber & Box Elder Counties
boardoftrustees@rideuta.com

Trustee Holbrook brings a wealth of experience to UTA. She began her career in the financial sector, established a real estate firm, and went back into the financial sector working in business development. Trustee Holbrook would go on to work with the Public Sector for a private company. Trustee Holbrook was first elected to the Bountiful City Council in 2007 and has served on several boards including the Bountiful Power Commission, Planning Commission and the Utility Facility Review Board with the Public Service Commission. She is a former President of the Utah League of Cities and Towns.

Since being appointed to the UTA Board of Trustees, Trustee Holbrook has worked to increase community engagement throughout Davis, Weber, and Box Elder Counties. Service on other local boards and committees include the Commission on Affordable Housing, the Utah Association of Special Districts (UASD), EDCUtah, Envision Utah, Chair of the Olene Walker Housing Fund, and Chair of the Utah Urban Land Institute (ULI). She also works with APTA - the American Public Transit Association, as a Transit Board Member in addition to Chair of the Transit Board Member’s Legislative Sub-Committee.

Jayden Laursen: Mental Health & Wellness, Politics and Leadership

Jayden recently graduated from High School. He's a natural born leader and an exceptional example to all those who know him. He loves politics, public speaking and uses his life to share his experiences and his journey. 

Amanda Covington: Leadership, Courage and Saying YES!

Amanda Covington, a respected Kaysville resident and friend, is an influential figure in leadership and service. Since moving to Kaysville City in 2009, with a brief interval in Washington, D.C., from 2012 to 2015, Amanda has made significant contributions to corporate communications and government relations.

Currently, she serves as the Chief Communications & Government Relations Officer for the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. Prior to this role, Amanda was the Senior Vice President of Communications and Government Relations at Vista Outdoor Inc. She brings over 20 years of expertise in leading strategies for financial communications, crisis management, media relations, corporate branding, digital media, employee relations, public policy, and community engagement.

Amanda’s extensive career includes roles as Vice President of Corporate Communications for ATK, an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company, and Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs at the Utah System of Higher Education. In this position, she managed communications and legislative relations for the State Board of Regents. She also served as the Deputy for Communications and spokesperson for Utah Governor Olene S. Walker, and as the Director of Communications for the Utah Department of Transportation. Her background in broadcast journalism includes work with Utah’s NBC and ABC affiliates.

In addition to her professional achievements, Amanda is actively involved in several boards and advisory positions. She serves as a trustee and board member for the Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service at Weber State University, is an advisory board member for the Utah Women’s Leadership Institute, and is a member of the University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Science Advancement Board. She also serves on the board of the Utah chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Amanda earned an Honors bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Utah. In her free time, she enjoys wake surfing, snow skiing, and traveling with her husband and two sons.