Sahara Hayes

Sahara Hayes was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned a bachelor's degree from Westminster College in 2014 and a graduate degree from the University of Utah in 2018.[1] Her career experience includes working as a grant writer.[2]

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Sahara Hayes is a lifelong Utah resident, and has lived in District 32 for over 20 years. As a member of the Millcreek Community Council, she is aware of the interests and issues that impact the daily lives of residents. Through her work on the Council she has gotten to know residents, and the concerns and challenges they face.

After graduating from Westminster College, Sahara earned her Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Utah. She currently serves the public as a grant specialist for West Valley City’s Division of Arts and Culture, where she advocates for free and accessible arts programming for residents. This, combined with prior work in the non-profit sector, has led to a deep appreciation of the needs of different communities and the opportunities for government to fulfill them.

Sahara currently serves on the board of directors for the Utah Cultural Celebration Center Foundation, and is the Events Subcommittee Chair for the Millcreek Community Council. She is an avid reader, hiker, and knitter, and in non-pandemic times might be found performing at local festivals on a trapeze. She lives in Millcreek with her partner, Lily, and a small pack of beloved pets.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Support teachersPrioritize the environmentProtect queer and transgender youth

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most concerned with:

Environmental protections

Increasing per-pupil funding and supporting teachers

Reproductive freedom

Supporting and protecting queer and transgender youth