Candidate for Utah State Senate - District 13 in 2026 Utah Primary Election.
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We must stop the development of the Stratos Data Center and all future data center schemes by demanding transparent oversight of the development and permitting process, strengthening state environmental protections, and prioritizing policies that put communities, public resources, and our future ahead of private profit. Learn more
We must fund and support infrastructure to refill the Great Salt Lake and promote water conservation through water leasing and pursuing water market reforms like use-based water right adjustments. Learn more
Paden will focus on building power for workers through organization, rather than the half measures that will never make it through the legislature. Learn more
End all local cooperation with ICE by declining to sign ICE agreements. Learn more
Designate public schools, government buildings, hospitals, and shelters as sanctuary spaces. Learn more
Revoke immunity for ICE violence. Learn more
Expand refundable childcare tax credits. Learn more
Alleviate childcare costs for working families. Learn more
Protect collective bargaining. Learn more
Ban interference in union efforts. Learn more
Repeal “right-to-work” laws. Learn more
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