I know first hand the challenges of running for elected office in Utah. I myself have runand have asked for you vote. Today I encourage you to vote for Julie Monahan for House District 59, which is historic Park City and Wasatch County. You deserve a leader like Julie!Her opponent votes with the supermajority and out of sync with the priorities of voters in our district, and is dismissive of anyone not in line with his own values.It is time for a change! Julie Monahan has lived and worked in the Wasatch Back for 30years. She is smart and qualified. She had a three-decade career at IBM consulting withgovernments at all levels: federal, state and local, advising them on strategies and solutions for data-driven decision-making.Julie will listen to her constituents. She understands the needs of her community and is ready to push for changes that benefit the people who live here. She envisions a future when progress and preservation work together, and our natural beauty and outdoor spaces are protected for future generations. She believes in protecting personal freedoms.Julie stands for government accountability and transparency! Her opponent supported Amendment D, which gave the Legislature power to alter or repeal voter-approved ballot initiatives. The Utah Supreme Court voided amendment D. In the next session, the Legislature will pursue this action again, and they will try to limit the powers of the Utah Supreme Court, diminishing your voice.Julie will prioritize our communities! She is supportive of high-quality public education. Julie will work to solve the problem of air pollution. Her opponent voted for multiple bills to prop up the coal industry and slow our transition to clean energy.I ask you to do your research. How has the incumbent brought the unique perspective of our district to his work in the legislature to try and improve our lives? You would be hard-pressed to find examples of any public positions from our Representative.As a moderate and independent voice, Julie will bring a fresh perspective to the conversation. Let’s create a Utah where communities thrive and our legislature represents the people.Slim margins decide these elections, your vote matters! Learn more at JulieforUtah.com. Make your plan to vote at vote.utah.gov.Meaghan Miller GitlinPinebrookThe post Smart and qualified appeared first on Park Record.