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Clint Okerlund
About
Clint Okerlund is a Republican serving as the incumbent representative for Utah House District 42 since January 1, 2025. He previously worked in banking and as CFO of a biotech laboratory in Sandy. He grew up in rural Richfield, Utah, earned a business degree from BYU and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, and has a wife who works for the Canyons School District with children in school.
Where they stand
Economy and Fiscal Responsibility
Supports efficient government spending, lower taxes through better budgeting, limited government, and fiscal accountability as a former CFO.
Education
Supports funding for public education, attracting and retaining teachers, empowering parents and teachers, and accountability in education spending.
Clean Air and Environment
Supports reasonable efforts to reduce emissions from vehicles, industries, and power plants; collaboration on air quality; restoring Great Salt Lake water levels and wetlands; water conservation balancing agriculture, industry, and urban needs.
Housing and Growth
Supports increasing housing supply responsibly without harming existing homeowners; smart growth; opposing excessive regulations and taxes on housing; respecting local zoning.
Protecting Life
Firmly pro-life; supports policies providing resources for adoption and maternal/infant health; supports abortion only in cases of rape, incest, or serious health complications to mother or baby; fan of IVF.
Other
Opposes the Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola project; supports comprehensive approach to homelessness including mental health, job training, and evidence-based solutions; plans quarterly town halls for accountability.
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