Celeste T. Johnson
About
Celeste T. Johnson is a Democratic candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 59 in the 2026 election, representing areas including Wasatch and Summit counties such as the Heber Valley, Wasatch County, and Park City. She is the former two-term mayor of Midway City, serving eight years with a focus on open space preservation, smart growth, and transparent leadership. Johnson is a wife and mother of four with prior experience in marketing and sales, as well as service on the Utah State Land Conservancy Board.
Where they stand
Open space and farms
Supports protecting working farms, ranches, and open spaces through conservation easements and bonds to preserve community character, cleaner air, and healthier environment.
Local control
Advocates for local decision-making on growth, land-use, and community issues rather than state-level one-size-fits-all policies or overreach.
Housing affordability
Believes housing solutions must be tailored to local realities in Wasatch and Summit counties and involve collaboration with counties and developers for accessible options.
Women's and family issues
Supports legislation to improve equity for women and children, address domestic violence, sexual abuse, and child abuse, and ensure safe places to live and work.
Book bans and community uniqueness
Opposes statewide book bans that override local school district decisions, favoring community-specific choices to maintain uniqueness.
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