Walt Brooks

Walt Brooks was born in Utah. Brooks earned a bachelor's degree from Dixie State University.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a native of St. George and live in the home I grew up in and my Great Grandpa built in the late 1800's.

I have a great love for Southern Utah. It is a beautiful and wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

My wife Jennifer and I met while we were attending Dixie College. We married a few years later while attending SUU then made our home in St. George. We have 5 children ranging from 13 - 22.

I received my B.S. from Dixie State University in Business Administration. I have been an owner/operator of small businesses, the Director of Sales for an electronics manufacturer and currently am the Managing Member of RxTrax, a small software company.

Over the past 4 terms I have been able to create legislation that protects the unborn, reduce regulations, secure our 2nd Amendment rights, bring more transparency to our State-owned properties, and to reduce taxes, especially those on Social Security. There are many other bills that we were able to modify, cleaning up problems that have a negative effect on our quality of life.

I have learned so much and feel like I have been able to stand strong for conservative principles that reflect our values here in Southern Utah. There is always room for me to improve and I will do so.

I take this responsibility seriously and will work my hardest to represent the people of Southern Utah and the principles of the Constitution.

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?

I am a conservative that believes individuals create prosperity not the government. A smaller government that stays within its role is important and requires constant pushback to prevent the over reaching problems we see today.I am pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment and pro-freedom.I am a valiant fighter for lower taxes. The power to tax is the power to control.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lower taxes, parent rights, 2nd Amendment rights, property rights and individual freedom.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Abraham Lincoln

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Bible

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

One that has principles and sticks to them and will honestly share them with constituents and colleagues.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Do the due diligence with every piece of legislation and transparently report back to constituents.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

One of mutual respect but fiercely defends their branch of government.

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

Water, Land, Housing costs, Data privacy, continued conservative principles that have brought us prosperity.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily. We need individuals with real life experience that can bring it to the legislature and who can work with others with honesty and transparency,

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. No one person can get legislation passed. You have to be able to persuade and explain your perspective. That does not happen when there is no relationship of trust with other legislators.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

There are many great examples of great legislators. Though we can model ourselves on their good points, I feel it is important to be your own person and be accountable for your own decisions and choices.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Nope!

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes. The legislator should be an active participant when using emergency of powers.

What committees interest you?

Business and Labor, Natural Resources, Technology

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

All budget items must be available to all citizens for transparency and accountability.

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Walt Brooks did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

In an interview with UtahCandidates.info, Brooks highlighted the following issues:

Good representatives are to ensure the State Government stay within its proper role.

All laws and policies follow the Constitution.

Prevent Federal overreach.

Remove common core.

Simplify and reduce taxes.

Spend tax dollars wisely.

Local Control. Local Control. Local Control. [5]

—Walt Brooks[6]