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Hello District 27!
I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to take a moment to share some legislative updates and upcoming community events. As always, I appreciate the opportunity to stay connected and keep you informed about the work happening on your behalf.
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by our campaign kickoff! It was great seeing friends and neighbors coming and going throughout the event, hearing what matters most to you, and sending people home with food, campaign signs, and some swag.
I’m grateful for your support and excited to keep talking with our community about the issues that matter most as we work together to build a stronger future for Utah!
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Policy Discussion & Pizza Night
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Rep. Matt MacPherson and I are hosting a Policy Discussion and Pizza Night with special guest, Speaker Mike Schultz. Stop by to meet your West Side representatives, ask questions, share your thoughts and ideas, and enjoy some free pizza with your neighbors. We'd love to see you there!
September 26 | 4–6 PM
West Valley Fitness Center
5415 W 3100 S, West Valley City
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Supporting Utah's Childcare Community
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Earlier this month, I attended an “Ice Cream and Impact” event in Magna focused on bringing greater awareness to the challenges facing child care in Utah. I had the opportunity to listen to concerns from community members and local child care providers, along with other legislative candidates.
With federal funding reductions, Utah is facing an approximately $15 million reduction in child care funding. This will have real consequences for child care providers and the families who rely on these services. There is concern that some providers may be forced to close their doors, making it even harder for parents to find affordable, reliable child care.
This is an issue that deserves our attention. I believe it is important to listen to those directly affected and work with state leaders to find practical solutions that support families, protect access to child care, and help our communities continue to thrive. I remain engaged in this ongoing issue.
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Supporting Utah's Skilled Trades Workforce
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Representative Jim Dunnigan and I co-hosted a recent visit to the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters’ training center. I had the opportunity to promote their apprenticeship program and see firsthand the work being done to prepare Utah’s next generation of skilled workers.
These programs provide hands-on training, real-world experience, and a pathway to good careers. I’m proud to help highlight and support opportunities like this that strengthen Utah’s workforce and help build our communities and infrastructure.
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Thank you to everyone who came to visit me at Copperton Days! It was great to connect with so many of you at one of the last summer festivals on the West Side. Even though the season of summer festivals is over, I’ll be hosting more events, town halls, and meet-and-greets throughout the election, so stay tuned!
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The Legislature’s work continued this month during our August interim meetings. I serve on the Government Operations and Judiciary Interim Committees, and I’m also the Vice Chair of the General Government Appropriations Committee.
About every other month, our Appropriations Committee meets jointly with House and Senate members to take a deeper look at different parts of the state budget. This month, I had the opportunity to chair the meeting. We heard from Nate Checketts, the new Inspector General of the Utah Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services, about their efforts to eliminate Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse and make sure taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly.
Our other conversations included artificial intelligence in political advertising, justice court reform, and addressing conflicts of interest at the highest levels of Utah’s government. You can see the full list of study items here.
Our next interim meetings are September 16. I hope to see you there!
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Upcoming Community Events
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School is back in session, and there are plenty of community events happening across the West Side! I’ll be sharing some upcoming events here, but be sure to check your city’s community calendar for the latest details and a full list of what’s happening in your area: (Kearns, West Jordan, West Valley, Magna, Copperton)
September 1
- Writing Workshop
- 7:00 PM, Magna Library, Magna
- Get to the River Scavenger Hunt
- Jordan River Trail, West Jordan
- Food Truck Round Up
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Ron Wood Park, West Jordan
- Planning Commission Meeting
- 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Virtual, West Jordan
September 2
- Free Jordan Landing Car Show
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Jordan Landing - Rush Funplex Parking Lot, West Jordan
- Farmer's Market
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Park, West Jordan
- Hump Day Buffet Food Trucks
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Herman Rec Center, West Valley City
September 3
- Mayor's Open Office Hours
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, West Jordan City Hall, West Jordan
- West Valley City Farmers Market
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Centennial Park, West Valley City
September 4
- First Friday Concerts & Activities
- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Viridian Event Center, West Jordan
September 8
- Food Truck Round Up
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Ron Wood Park, West Jordan
- Committee of the Whole Work Session
- 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, City Hall/Virtual, West Jordan
- West Jordan City Council Meeting
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, City Hall/Virtual, West Jordan
- West Valley City Council Study Meeting
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, West Valley City Hall, West Valley City
- West Valley City Council Regular Meeting
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, West Valley City Hall, West Valley City
September 9
- Farmer's Market
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Park, West Jordan
- Hump Day Buffet Food Trucks
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Herman Rec Center, West Valley City
September 10
- West Valley City Farmers Market
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Centennial Park, West Valley City
September 11
- ToshoCON
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Viridian Event Center, West Jordan
September 12
- Splash Pawty
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Ron Wood Park, West Jordan
September 14
- Kearns City Council
- 6:00 PM, Element Center - North Ballroom, Kearns
September 15
- Food Truck Round Up
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Ron Wood Park, West Jordan
- Planning Commission Meeting
- 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Virtual, West Jordan
September 16
- Farmer's Market
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Park, West Jordan
- CPR Class
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fire Station 53 - Jordan Landing, West Jordan
- Hump Day Buffet Food Trucks
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Herman Rec Center, West Valley City
- Copperton City Council Meeting
- 6:30 PM, Bingham Canyon Lions Club, Copperton
September 17
- West Valley City Farmers Market
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Centennial Park, West Valley City
- Veterans Committee
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City
September 18
- Open Mic Night
- 6:00 PM, Magna Library, Magna
- MTB x Mountain Bike Race
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, See Route, West Jordan
September 19
- September Kids Club x Kids Market
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Jordan Landing, West Jordan
September 22
- Food Truck Round Up
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Ron Wood Park, West Jordan
- Committee of the Whole Work Session
- 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Virtual, West Jordan
- West Jordan City Council Meeting
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, City Hall/Virtual, West Jordan
- West Valley City Council Study Meeting
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, West Valley City Hall, West Valley City
- West Valley City Council Regular Meeting
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, West Valley City Hall, West Valley City
September 23
- Farmer's Market
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Park, West Jordan
- Community Meeting with Chief Jacobs
- 12:00 PM, Virtual, West Valley City
- Hump Day Buffet Food Trucks
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Herman Rec Center, West Valley City
- Clean & Beautiful
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City
September 24
- Citizens Readiness Corps - Free Emergency Prep
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, West Jordan City Hall - Community Room, West Jordan
- West Valley City Farmers Market
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Centennial Park, West Valley City
September 28
- CPR Class
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Fire Station 53 - Jordan Landing, West Jordan
September 29
- Food Truck Round Up
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Ron Wood Park, West Jordan
- Committee of the Whole Work Session
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, City Hall/Virtual, West Jordan
September 30
- Farmer's Market
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Park, West Jordan
- Hump Day Buffet Food Trucks
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Herman Rec Center, West Valley City
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I hope to get a chance to connect with you this fall. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
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Anthony Loubet
Representative, Utah House District 27
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My Legislative Page
I've successfully sponsored and passed numerous bills that have benefited our West Side community. There is still work to be done, and I am eager to continue our progress together.
To view my legislative page and information about my role in the Utah House, click here.
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