Candice B. Pierucci

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Now more than ever, our law enforcement community needs us to provide support and adequate funding for the important service they provide our communities and state. Learn more

Domestic violence is a serious issue for far too many children and families in Utah. Since 2000, at least 42% of adult homicides in Utah were domestic violence related. Families are at risk and our law enforcement is stretched thin dealing with domestic violence cases. As your legislator, I am committed to tackling this issue head on. I am bringing together community leaders, local law enforcement, and advocacy organizations to coordinate a comprehensive, statewide legislative response to address the heartbreaking reality that is plaguing our communities. Learn more

Defense / Veterans

With the federal government in gridlock, more and more states are needing to step forward to address national security issues to protect our citizens,, individual privacy and data, the business community, and our land. In Utah, the aerospace and defense sector make up 20% of Utah’s GDP. Utah is home to major military installations, like Hill Air Force Base, Dugway Proving Ground, Tooele Army Depot, and the nation’s top Defense companies employ thousands of Utahns. This issue is especially important to me, I have championed national security issues at the state legislature by sponsoring important legislation. I passed legislation that. Learn more

Education

The education of the next generation is critical for the continued success of individuals, families, and our state. As a legislator, I have ran legislation and supported policies that promote school choice, increase funding for education, facilitate innovation in education, empower parents, and put students’ success and learning first. Learn more

I firmly believe that you can support a robust public education system while also empowering parents and students through school choice - the two are not mutually exclusive. By having robust education options for our children, such as homeschool, private schools, charter schools, and traditional district schools, we empower parents with tools to tailor their child’s education to better meet their needs. Learn more

Environment / Energy

I support an "all of the above" approach to energy. Technological innovation and the free market can drive positive energy results much better than mandates from the government. Learn more

Guns

I am a staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment. I do all within my power as a state legislator to protect an individual's constitutional right to bear arms. Learn more

Healthcare

I currently serve as a fellow for the Maternal Mental Health working group for the National Council of State Governments. In addition to addressing suicide rates amongst our youth, I am committed to finding ways we as a state can do a better job at addressing and raising awareness for post-partum depression, anxiety, and pre and postnatal care for mothers in our state. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

I will not usurp local authority or control over important decisions about future growth. Government is most responsive when it is closest to the people. As your representative, I have worked closely with the city council members and mayors of Herriman, Riverton and South Jordan. Local government is where the rubber meets the road and it is where most land use and zoning and planning decisions should be made. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

Lowering taxes and putting more of taxpayers' hard-earned money back into their pockets has been and will continue to be a priority of mine to reduce the burden of government and empower Utah's families. Learn more