I have had the privilege to represent Utah in the United States Senate. During that time I have acquired valuable skills that have allowed me to represent Utah and defend its interests, and it is my hope that Utah voters will send me to Washington on their behalf one more time. I currently serve as the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, and if Republicans take control of the Senate I will be the chairman of this important committee. A Utah Senator as chair of the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees about 60 percent of the budget, ensures that Utah values of fiscal restraint will be represented. It will allow me to continue fighting for Utah by keeping Hill Air Force Base alive and well and continuing to work on land and resource issues so important throughout our state. Read More.

Scott Howell (D)

I was raised in Salt Lake City and spent my summers in Castle Dale on my grandpa's farm, learning the values of hard work and service. I graduated from Skyline High School and the University of Utah. Hired during my junior year of college, I spent 34 years with IBM Corporation managing worldwide teams of employees. Motivated to improve education, I was elected to the Utah State Senate in 1990 receiving over 60% of the vote. I served for three terms, with eight of my ten years as the Senate minority leader. I am a former member of the Intermountain Healthcare Board and the Salt Lake City Olympic Organizing Committee and a trustee to the Board for Sutter Health. Read More.

Before coming to Congress, I was a public school teacher for almost 30 years and I served 16 years in the Legislature, including a term as Speaker. I am a father of five, a husband, and life-long resident of the First District. I was born and raised in Davis County, graduated from the University of Utah, served a church mission in Germany, and live with my family in Brigham City. In Congress, I have a spot on the Armed Services Committee where I am proud to defend our troops and secure funding for our military installations, like Hill Air Force Base, not just because of the jobs, but because they are so critical to our national defense. I am also the Chairman of the Public Lands subcommittee where I fight for good management of our lands. Read More.

Donna McAleer (D)

When I was 17, I made the decision to serve our country. I graduated from West Point and was commissioned an officer in the US Army. For me it was a simple decision, I believe in our country, the freedoms we hold and the opportunities afforded to us all. When I left the military, I carried with me the ideals of integrity, service, and commitment to a mission. The oath I took does not expire. Congress has lost focus on its mission. Recent polls show Congress' approval rating is at 10%. Voters are tired of legislation in Congress being held hostage by partisan rhetoric. The issues facing our state and our Nation are complex and require legislators with diverse education, relevant experience, and mission focus. Read More.

I have served my community as a city councilman for 8 years, worked in Boy Scouts for 20 years, served on county boards for over 20 years and served as State Senator for 8 years. I am a pediatric dentist which has helped me tremendously with the Health and Human Services committees which I chair. Read More.

Peter Clemens (D)

We need a doctor in the State Senate, that's why I stepped up to run. This is a community wide conversation in people's living rooms and at their kitchen tables where I'm listening to what folks want changed. Having run a small business, like a lot of Doctors, I also think we deserve a State Senator that takes constituent relations in a serious and active way. A physician's career represents an institutional knowledge of how healthcare policy works in the real world. People are looking to our elected leaders for a little more common sense legislation. Read More.

I am a lawyer operating my own law firm. I represent individuals who have denied life, health, and disability insurance claims. I litigate those cases in federal courts across the country. I have served in the legislature representing House District 28 since 2009. I currently the Assistant Whip for the House Democratic caucus. My wife, Alison, and I have been married for 30 years and have four daughters. Alison and I graduated from the University of Utah and I graduated from the University of Utah College of Law. Our three oldest daughters have, or are, attending the University of Utah and our youngest daughter is a Sophomore at East High School in Salt Lake City. Read More.

Rick Raile (R)

In my lifetime I have worked for fortune 500 companies in Aerospace and Energy, have been a part of government serving on a community council (currently chair of ECCC) and have been a business owner for 30 years. I have a unique ability to solve problems by looking at situations with a 360-degree view. On that subject, putting the same candidates in the Utah State Legislature year after year, is doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. I will limit my stay to two terms, as most of what I have to offer will come out in those four years. Read More.

Mel Brown chose not to submit answers to the Park Record's voter guide.

If you are someone who doesn t usually vote for Republicans, let me try to convince you why this is one election in which you should choose this particular Republican to represent Summit County in the Legislature. Many people like you and I decry the business-as-usual of the Republican-dominated Legislature: Campaign contributions from corporations and lobbyists. Closed-door caucuses. Extreme ideological agendas. As an outspoken reformer within the Republican caucus of the Legislature, I am having a huge impact on the way our state does business. I have challenged my fellow legislators to adopt my stance as the only member of the House of Representatives who does not accept campaign contributions from lobbyists, special interest groups or corporations. I have introduced legislation to require open caucuses. Read More.

Chris Robinson (D)

I am a fifth-generation Utahn and have lived in the Sndyerville Basin for the last 14 years with my wife Rochelle and three Jessie, Will and Sophie. I have a B.A. in accountancy from the U of U and have spent the last 25 years running our family agricultural and real estate business. For the past four years, I ve been honored to serve on the Summit County Council. I have broad experience in natural resources, production agriculture, federal lands, water rights and conservation, mineral development, real estate development and investment, general business, finance, budgeting, and local government. I have a track record for bringing people together to find common ground, win/win solutions. Read More.

I have lived in Aspen Springs in Park City with my wife, Beth, and my son, Brett, for seven years. I was raised in a small town in the Mojave Desert and attended college at the University of California, San Diego. I was a motion picture marketing executive and entered law school in mid-life. I am now an attorney in the motion picture and television industry; I negotiate contracts for individuals and companies. I currently serve on the Motion Picture Advisory Committee for the Utah Governor s Office of Economic Development, the Government Committee of the Utah Advisory Board for the Sundance Institute and the board of the Utah Film Center. Read More.

Max Greenhalgh (R)

While serving on the Basin Planning Commission from 1996 to 2005, my colleagues and I heard a constant plea to keep growth from ruining what makes this place special. We responded by reducing densities 10 fold, clustering development away from sensitive lands, and concentrating growth in town, village and resort centers. The hard zoning we created gave people a sense of security and certainty. After I and other long tenured members of the Commission and staff left our positions, the County began making decisions based on what seemed expedient in the moment instead of the fully vetted principles in the General Plan and Code. Read More.

I moved to Park City in 1999 after an epiphany on a chairlift, quitting my law firm job, and selling my NYC apartment. I became involved in the community as result of being in Leadership Class 8. First, I was appointed to the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission in 2003. Then, in 2006, my husband and I created the No Vote/No Voice get out the vote campaign. After 5 years on the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission, I was elected to the first Summit County Council in 2008. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the County Council for the past 4 years. Read More.

Suzanne Pollard (R)

I have lived and worked in Park City for 25 years, and have an understanding of the County and the way it has evolved. I have been involved in a number of community organizations including the Summit County Mosquito Abatement Committee, State and County Delegate, the PTA, Our HOA, and helped advance several youth skiing initiatives in Park City.Like many County residents, I came here for the skiing and stayed for the wonderful lifestyle. The County Council will be my full time priority and commitment. I will collaborate to bring a clear vision of budgetary priorities to the Summit County Council. Read More.

My husband and I chose Summit County 25 years ago to live and raise our family. I have been deeply involved as a parent, volunteer, employee, recreation enthusiast, and public servant. I want to use my experience and passion for Summit County to preserve what brought us here so many years ago. After working in corporate sales and as Executive Director of the Park City Education Foundation, I was elected to the Park City Board of Education in 2002. I served for two terms, including four years as President, managing a $50+ million budget. We developed a comprehensive strategic plan involving community, staff and students, completed a major capital projects plan with no tax increase or additional bonding and built Park City s first LEED certified building. Read More.

Jacqueline Smith (Write-In)

I am a strong advocate for citizen responsibility and involvement in the community. I am seeking office to give the county a choice for Seat C. With Duane Schmidt stepping out of the race, we need a fiscally responsible choice for the county council. You can WRITE IN SMITH. I was the executive assistant to Robert L. Rice, philanthropist, and office manager for Rice Industries, overseeing the accounting and budgets for 32 corporations in 7 different states for 18 years. I helped create the EFT programs used by Zions Bank today by collaborating with the bank to fit our unique needs. I analyzed at month end each corporation to discuss ways to increase the bottom line. Read More.

I decided to run four years ago because I believe that providing a great education to our children is a major priority. We have a great history of providing a first-rate education in the District. I wanted to give back to the community and hopefully be a positive influence on the direction of future education in Park City. I believe that I bring a solid background in both financial skills and management. These are skills that have served me well in my first term. Read More.

I would like to contribute as the district restores national recognition, financial stability and improves employee relations; and that is why I am running for the board of education. My background and experiences, along with my formal education in the field (Masters of Education), gives me the tools to be an effective member of the board of education. My expertise in employee relations and compensation, developed while working with major publishing companies, governments and in my own business, is relevant as 86% of the district s expenses are employee related. This background also relates to the district s need to rebuild employee morale following the uncertainties of the budget crisis. Through my experience working with non-profit organizations, I have made tough, strategy-focused decisions for mission-driven organizations with limited funding. Read More.

I am passionate about education! As a mother of 3, one graduate of Park City High School, the current student body President of Park City High School and an eighth grader at Treasure Mountain Junior High, I have had numerous opportunities to be involved with the schools over the years. In 2011, as a result of the $5 million budget deficit, I was appointed by the current school board to be on a special budget advisory committee to evaluate the PCSD budget. In my professional background, I have critically evaluated thousands of financial statements to determine credit worthiness. As it is a board of education election year for my district, I determined that it is time for someone with my connection to the schools and financial background to run. Read More.

Tania Knauer (Nonpartisan)

My children have attended school in PCSD since 2001, I am familiar with the district from kindergarten through high school. I ve participated in every level in the district, from helping in the classroom to district committees. I have an MBA and a BS in Finance so I understand numbers, but I have also been involved with many programs impacting the schools. Seven years on school CCs has given me experience with boards, district policy as well as the Utah Land Trust. I am familiar with what is going on in education at the Capitol and the USOE. I've obtained a wealth of knowledge over the last 11 years and am willing to serve on the school board to further improve public education in Park City.Read More.