2020 UT Governor's race: on Government Reform

Aimee Winder Newton: Need strong planning for Utah's tremendous growth

Utah is experiencing tremendous growth in many areas of our state, which brings with it concerns over housing affordability, infrastructure for water and transportation, and air quality. As Governor, I will restore a strong planning component as one of the key functions of the Governor's office. We will coordinate with legislators, local leaders, & our metropolitan planning organizations to ensure that we are promoting smart growth that balances the character of our communities with new opportunities. I will work towards comprehensive local, regional, and state government coordination.

I firmly believe that government leaders need to take more seriously their charge to use tax dollars in a responsible way. On the county council I come prepared with ideas on how to cut wasteful spending and to better utilize dollars to make long-term impact and investment for the state's second largest budget. As Governor, I will bring that same diligence and fiscal conservatism to the state budget.

Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2020 Utah gubernatorial race Apr 4, 2020

Spencer Cox: Electing, rather than appointing, judges a "terrible idea"

A Republican lawmaker is setting aside his proposed legislation to amend the state Constitution and elect, rather than appoint, Utah judges. Cox--a Republican candidate for governor whose current position oversees the state's election--reacted to news of the bill on Twitter by writing that "it would be impossible for me to overstate what a terrible idea this is." Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2020 Utah gubernatorial race Mar 2, 2020

Jeff Burningham: I'll get government out of your way

In Utah, our conservative way of life is based on personal responsibility, free enterprise, and limited government. That's why as governor I'll get more satisfaction signing bills that eliminate existing laws than signing those that add new laws. I'll also work with the legislature to cut outdated and unnecessary regulations. Game-changing leadership recognizes that government is absolutely not an engine of growth and opportunity, but a barrier to them. I'll get government out of your way. Source: 2020 Utah gubernatorial campaign website JeffBurningham.com Jan 6, 2020

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*Gubernatorial Debates 2020:* DE: vs.Carney(incumbent) vs.Williams(D) IN: vs.Holcomb(incumbent) vs.Melton(D) vs.Myers(D) MO: Parson(incumbent) vs.Galloway(D) vs.Neely(R) MT: Bullock(retiring) vs.Fox(R) vs.Perry(R) vs.Gianforte(R) vs.~~Stapleton~~(R) vs.Olszewski(R) vs.Neill(D) vs.Schreiner(D) vs.Cooney(D) vs.Williams(D) NC: Cooper(incumbent) vs.Forest(R) vs.Grange(R) ND: Burgum(incumbent) vs.Coachman(R) vs.Lenz(D) NH: Sununu(incumbent) vs.Volinsky(D) vs. fsFeltes(D) PR: Rossello(D) vs.Garced(D) vs.Pierluisi(D) UT: Herbert(retiring) vs.Huntsman(R) vs.Cox(R) vs.Burningham(R) vs.Newton(D) vs.Hughes(R) VT: Scott(incumbent) vs.Holcombe(D) vs.Zuckerman(D) WA: Inslee(incumbent) vs.Bryant(R) vs.Fortunato(R) WV: Justice(incumbent) vs.Folk(R) vs.Thrasher(R) vs.Vanover(D) vs.Smith(D) vs.Ron Stollings(D)	*Gubernatorial Debates 2021:* NJ: Murphy(D) vs.Ciattarelli(R) VA: Northam(D,term-limited) vs.Herring(D) vs.Chase(R) vs.Fairfax(D) *Gubernatorial Debates 2019:* KY: Bevin(R) vs.~~Goforth~~(R,lost primary) vs.~~Adkins~~(D,lost primary) vs.Beshear(D) vs.~~Edelen~~(D,lost primary) LA: Edwards(D) vs.Rispone(R) vs.Abraham(R) vs.~~Kennedy~~(R,declined) MS: ~~Bryant~~(R,retiring) vs.Foster(R) vs.Hood(D) vs.Reeves(R) vs.Waller(R)
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