About
John Taylor is a Republican candidate running for Utah House of Representatives District 14 in the 2026 election. He is a military veteran who served as an Army intelligence officer with deployments to Saudi Arabia and Bosnia, worked as a field medic and surgical tech, and has experience as a business consultant in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on pharmacogenomic testing. Taylor has been active in local Republican Party roles for 20 years as a state delegate, county delegate, and precinct chair, and previously served as a bishop in his church; he lives in Davis County and emphasizes his background in military, business, community, and faith leadership.
Where they stand
Limited government and fiscal restraint
Aligns with constitutional principles and founding fathers' intent for smaller, less intrusive, less burdensome, and less taxing government; opposes using taxpayer funds for personal political charities like abortion funding.
Conservative discernment on legislation
Evaluates bills for unintended consequences, government overreach, and proper role of government.
Housing and development
Critical of public infrastructure districts that add hidden bond costs to homeowners without lowering prices; opposes state mandates for high-density housing over local preferences; highlights housing affordability challenges including personal family experience.
Economy and spending
Strongly opposes out-of-control government spending at federal level contributing to inflation, higher local taxes, and reduced dollar value; advocates austerity measures and responsible stewardship at state level.
Data centers and transparency
Emphasizes need for public consultation, information, and honest accounting of tradeoffs like water use, power demand, and community impact before major projects; sees issue as breakdown in communication rather than solely economic development.
Water policy
Supports practical, results-oriented actions including addressing invasive species and infrastructure, while respecting property rights and agriculture's water needs; wary of studies or spending without outcomes.
Redistricting
Worries about the voice of the majority getting lost in the process.
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