Jill Koford

Education

I am an educator, and believe in parental rights when it comes to the education of their children. Traditional schools, charter schools, online schools, home schools, and boundary waivers provide choice and creative options for parents because one size does not fit all. Instead of putting kids in boxes when it comes to creative thinking and problem solving, let's put them in an environment where they can think critically and build their logical reasoning. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Much of the public land within Utah is still (mis)managed by the federal government, and we should seek to wrest all we can to more local control. We also need to have some very candid conversations about our most precious resource: water. Water is a complex issue that includes conservation, preservation, and storage, and it’s time we look with a greater and longer-term vision than ever before so we can sustain our population for generations. Learn more

Guns

I believe the Constitution makes clear that citizens have the right to own firearms. You should have the right to protect you and yours from danger. While many issues have nuance and complexities, this one doesn't. You have the right to bear arms. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

I believe in sound conservative economic principles: a balanced budget, lower taxes, reduced government spending, and the power of the free market which includes deregulation and privatization. If we are tightening our belts in the home and at the grocery store, then the government should be doing the same. Learn more

Government has a fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers to be transparent in taxation, and fiscally conservative with the funds it collects. Learn more