Representatives met with Utah County residents at Mountainland Technical College on October 29, 2026, for a Legislative Listening Tour. The event provided an opportunity for community members to ask questions and comment on issues affecting the area.
The participating representatives included Cory Maloy, Kristen Chevrier, Jon Hawkins, Stephanie Gricius, Kay Christofferson, and Leah Hansen. Each representative introduced themselves, described the legislation they support, and discussed the committees they serve on. They also answered questions regarding the previous legislative session.
During the tour, residents raised concerns regarding surveillance, flock cameras, and the storage of personal information. Representative Chevrier stated that the state should define illegal tracking and establish rules and restrictions via a statewide contract regarding data retention and where information is sent. Representative Maloy noted that the issue involves how data is kept and used, stating that the population is currently being surveyed without restrictions.
The group addressed questions regarding Amendment B, with all six representatives expressing their support for the measure. Representative Hawkins noted that outside money has influenced the state regarding the amendment and mentioned that special interest groups pushed an agenda with Medicaid expansion that would have bankrupted the state. Representative Chevrier observed that residents often lack the funds to push through initiatives compared to outside groups.
Representative Gricius warned that emotionally charged legislation will likely arise again during the next session. The 2027 Utah legislative general session is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 19, and is expected to end on March 5, 2027.
The representatives encouraged residents to remain engaged by attending hearings and speaking out. Representative Maloy stated that legislators want to know what their constituents are thinking, while Representative Hawkins encouraged residents to reach out to them via their cell phones.
