Travis Alico

Travis Alico's career experience includes working as a senior project manager.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Travis Alico was born and raised outside of Boston, Massachusetts. He moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in communications. He later attended the University of Utah and received his MBA.

His work experience includes working in TV and film production and working in the tech sector as a project manager.

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?

True and fair representation: I believe that elected officials, first and foremost, have a responsibility to their constituents. Their job is to listen to the needs of the people they represent and then to act in the best interests of their communities, rather than voting for a party agenda. They are the voice of their community to the state.Serving the community: In talking to friends and neighbors, regardless of whether they are conservative or progressive, I have found that there is much more that unites us than divides us. At the end of the day, we all want the same things: to live in safe and thriving communities, to have economic stability and opportunity, and to build a brighter future for our children. When we come together on the important things where we have common ground, we are in a much better position to work through the tough conversations on issues where we may have different perspectives. By coming together as communities, we can find solutions to complex and difficult challenges.Protect our natural resources while protecting working families: Utah is a special and unique state, in no small part, because of its natural beauty. I believe that we have an obligation to protect these natural wonders so we and our children can continue to enjoy them for generations to come.

I also believe that we can protect our natural resources while still acting in the best interests of working families in Utah, so Utahns can continue to provide for themselves and their families.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about education, environmental protection, and government efficiency. I believe that we have a responsibility to invest in the education of our children, and that the quality of their education is key to our future. I believe that we need to exercise responsible stewardship over the land we live on and the world we live in and enjoy. I also firmly believe in efficient government that uses taxpayer dollars responsibly and reduces wasteful spending.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe that the best leaders ensure that the people they lead are heard, understood, and taken care of. I believe the same principle applies to elected officials and their constituents. The best elected officials make sure that the people in the communities they represent are heard and understood, and then they represent those needs and interests to the best of their ability.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

I believe Utah has some serious challenges that need to be faced, but also incredible opportunities as well. Our current challenge is water. Utah has been in a severe drought for years, and we are just coming off one of our driest winters on record. We need to ensure that we manage our water so that we can take care of our agriculture and communities while trying to restore the Great Salt Lake to healthy levels.

This will not be easy, nor will it be a simple solution. This will require collaboration and compromise from everyone involved, including farmers, businesses, and environmental experts.

However, I am absolutely confident that Utah is up to the challenge and will come together to face this issue.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe compromise is almost always required for good legislation. An important lesson I learned in business school that I have kept throughout my career is that in a good negotiation, everyone can come away feeling like they gained something. Positive agreements and good legislation do not have to be a zero-sum game. We can find common ground on the important issues and then work our way through the difficult ones together.