Utah House of Representatives District 48 candidate surveys, 2022
This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Utah House of Representatives District 48 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.
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Candidates and election results
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 48
James Cobb defeated Katie Olson in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 48 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Cobb (R) | 60.0 | 8,309 |
 | Katie Olson (D)  | 40.0 | 5,541 | |
| Total votes: 13,850 | |||
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Katie Olson (D)
Support Balanced Growth: Change in Utah is happening. How it happens is up to us! We can balance growth and stability without sacrificing what we love. As your state rep, I will help local governments become more self-sufficient. I will hold developers accountable for paying their fair share. And I will encourage cities to offer a variety of housing types for all incomes. We can preserve our open space and build strong communities through bold, smart planning.
Advocate for Strong Cities: The world is complex, but each day firefighters, police officers, and public works employees make sure the basics of your day stay simple. It’s the essential services that unite us. As your state rep, I will ensure local governments have the power they need to meet your needs through timely, informed local control. I will advocate for legislation that makes our cities, counties, and schools a safe and happy home for all of us.
Katie Olson (D)
Utah’s natural beauty and resources are unparalleled. As your state representative, I will vote for smart, data-driven solutions to water quantity and quality issues. Similarly, we need to work together to solve one of Utah’s most pressing economic and health concerns: our air quality. Utah needs bold state leadership now to work with industry and our citizens to ensure clearer and cleaner air. To attract and retain businesses and families, we need air that is always safe for our children and our most vulnerable to breathe. I will prioritize legislation that offers evidence-based solutions to this critical and growing problem.
Mental Health Matters
My life has been touched by suicide too many times. The struggles I’ve witnessed in friends, neighbors, and family members due to mental health issues are forever written on my heart. We can do more to support research, access, and affordability for mental health treatments. Utah can become a beacon of hope for tackling these issues with sensitivity, compassion, and true love.
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