In housing, we have confused process with purpose. We regulate the size of a home, the shape of a lot, the height of a wall — and then we wonder why so few can afford one. The question worth asking is simple: what does a decent home actually require? Not what the code says. Not what the review board approves. What does a family actually need? If we started there — from the outcome rather than the process — we might find that the answer is smaller, simpler, and considerably less expensive than what we have spent fifty years building toward.

This session is about doing more with less—making smarter choices with your tax dollars while addressing real problems Utah families face every day.

If you care about where your money goes and what your community gets in return, now's the time to pay attention.

This isn’t your normal turkey shoot. 🦃⚡️

Getting ready for the 2026 Utah Legislative Session means embracing the chaos, the beauty, and the high-speed policy sprint that makes Utah… Utah.

As we head into Thanksgiving week, I pulled together five reflections on gratitude, governing, and why the “sausage-making” actually inspires me every year.

If you work in public policy, civic leadership, business, or community impact — or if you’re just curious about how Utah’s next chapter is being shaped — I hope you’ll take a look.

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May your Thanksgiving be restful — we’ll all need it before the gavel drops.

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