Brian King on Principles & Values

	Brian King on Principles & Values

Running-mate: librarian Rebekah Cummings for Lt.Gov.

Brian King, the Democratic candidate for governor, unveiled his pick for lieutenant governor: "I am writing to name Rebekah Cummings as my running mate and candidate for lieutenant governor," he said. "A mom. A public servant. A librarian. A defender against book banning and censorship. Utahns will be well served by Rebekah's leadership through her advocacy for intellectual freedom and commitment to empowering families."

Cummings is the director of digital matters at the University of Utah and is a board chair of the Utah State Library Board. She has been a fierce advocate against book banning. These qualifications "are very relevant to the issues that we're facing," King said in his reasoning for picking her.

"I've actually been Brian's constituent for the past 11 years," she said, adding she has felt impressed by his ability to focus on "common sense solutions and working across the aisle to get things done."

Source: Deseret News on 2024 Utah Gubernatorial race , Apr 29, 2024

I believe that it is Christlike to challenge the status quo

On his mother's side, Brian proudly carries the legacy of his great great grandfather, Hyrum Smith, brother to Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This connection to a pivotal figure in religious history fuels Brian's perspective on challenging authority. He reflects on the Christlike attribute of questioning power, drawing parallels between the sacrifice of Jesus and the challenges faced by his great great grandfather in standing up for truth, even when unpopular.

"Not only through my study of the New Testament and Book of Mormon but from studying my own family history, I've come to believe that it is Christlike to challenge the status quo. The man we worship was killed for it. My great great grandfather, Hyrum Smith, was also killed for challenging authority and standing up for what he knew to be true, even when it was deeply unpopular. In everything I do, I hope to follow in their footsteps."

Source: 2024 Utah Gubernatorial campaign website KingForUtah.com , Dec 25, 2023

Opposes restricting freedoms in the names of religion

As an LDS Bishop in the mid-1990s, he embraced connecting with people during vulnerable moments. While remaining an active member of the church, Brian's interfaith marriage and close ties with friends and family from diverse religious backgrounds underscore his belief that every Utahn deserves an advocate for religious or non-religious liberty. This conviction compels him to proactively speak out against any restrictions on freedoms or rights imposed in the name of religion. Source: 2024 Utah Gubernatorial campaign website KingForUtah.com , Dec 25, 2023

Fund "In God We Trust" License Plates

Excerpts from legislation:

requires applicants for a new plate to make a $25 annual donation to the In God We Trust Freedom Celebration Support Restricted Account;
creates the In God We Trust Freedom Celebration Support Restricted Account;

Legislative outcome: Bill passed House, 64-9, Feb. 4; State Rep. Brian King voted YES; bill passed Senate, 27-0, Feb. 15; bill signed by Gov. Herbert, March 21 Source: Utah legislative voting records: HB 34 , Mar 21, 2013

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