Caroline Gleich in 2024 UT Senate race
On Education:
Provide quality and equitable opportunities for all students
Caroline is dedicated to advancing education in Utah, focusing on providing quality and equitable opportunities for all students.
She supports initiatives to improve educational infrastructure, enhance teacher resources, and promote access to higher education for a brighter future.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website CarolineForUtah.com
Jun 21, 2024
On Abortion:
Staunch supporter of the right to choose
Caroline is a staunch supporter of the right to choose, advocating for decisions regarding abortion to be made between patients and their doctors--not politicians.
She is dedicated to holding state lawmakers accountable for potential overreach of government in matters of personal healthcare.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website CarolineForUtah.com
Jun 21, 2024
On Abortion:
No place for the government in intimate, personal decisions
When I was 36, I made the decision to freeze my eggs and embryos for fertility preservation. There are many reasons why people undergo these treatments, but, no matter the circumstance, there is absolutely no place for the government in intimate,
personal decisions like when and how to start a family. As Utah's next senator, I will fiercely defend reproductive freedoms and family values, because Utah women are tired of being pawns in these increasingly extreme political games.
Source: Senate campaign press release on 2024 Utah Senate race
Mar 21, 2024
On Budget & Economy:
Focuses on job creation, economic growth, needs of workforce
Caroline is committed to fostering a resilient and thriving economy in Utah. Her focus includes supporting job creation, economic growth, and innovative solutions to address the evolving needs of the workforce.
She aims to collaborate with businesses and policymakers to ensure a robust economic future for the state.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website CarolineForUtah.com
Jun 21, 2024
On Civil Rights:
Hateful rhetoric on immigrants, LGBTQ+ doesn't reflect Utah
Utahns are very disenchanted with the growing extremism of the Republican Party. I'm really struck by the warmth that we have and also the global awareness that we have as Utahns. We're a really warm, welcoming, and inclusive place, with a strong focus
on family values, and when I think about the direction that the Republican Party is going, and when I think about the growing hateful rhetoric around immigrants and our LGBTQ plus community, it's just it's not reflective of who we are as Utahns."
Source: Townlift Park City News on 2024 Utah Senate race
May 3, 2024
On Energy & Oil:
Supports transition to clean, renewable energy sources
Caroline is dedicated to robust environmental protection. She advocates for sustainable practices, clean energy initiatives, and the implementation of carbon capture technologies. Recognizing the urgency of addressing climate change,
Caroline supports the acceleration of Utah's transition to clean, renewable energy sources. Her focus includes promoting energy efficiency measures, encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles, and enhancing public transportation infrastructure.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website CarolineForUtah.com
Jun 21, 2024
On Energy & Oil:
Reduce or eliminate subsidies for fossil fuels
Gleich hopes to 'reintegrate' the electrical grid, which would address the intermittency of renewable power sources. "(Reintegrating the grid) will also help us as we get more solar sources and our houses become more electrified, and it will help
communities keep up with increased electrical loads. Connecting these transmission lines between states is something only the federal government can do."In addition to reintegrating the electrical grid, Gleich would also prioritize reducing federal
subsidies as part of her climate action plan. "The government is providing fossil fuel subsidies and Utahns and average Americans are paying the consequences with its impacts of the pollution of burning fossil fuels," said Gleich.
"The air quality and
public health impacts of air pollution are disproportionately felt by marginalized communities. And so by reducing those subsidies or eliminating them, we can really help to level the playing the playing field between renewable energy and fossil fuels."
Source: Townlift Park City News on 2024 Utah Senate race
May 3, 2024
On Environment:
Lobbied EPA to cut emissions from coal plants
Gleich described lobbying at a federal EPA hearing. "Walking into this, they had bused up hundreds of coal miners from the mines, and given them all signs, and we had to walk through this super long barricade of coal miners. It was really scary,"
Gleich said, "and when I spoke, not a single person clapped. It was a really intense experience. But at the end of this, the EPA required Utah coal plants to cut emissions that were causing haze in national parks. So it ended up being a win."
Source: Daily Utah Chronicle on 2024 Utah Senate race
On Families & Children:
More resources for childcare and elder care
We are the youngest state in the nation and the fastest growing state in the nation and what really excites me is the opportunity to meet with folks and to talk about the shared values that we have. A huge part of my campaign is advocating for policies
to support Utah's families, and that includes more resources for caregivers, whether that's for childcare or for elder care. It includes paid parental leave to make sure that no one has to worry about losing their job if they decide to start a family.
Source: Townlift Park City News on 2024 Utah Senate race
May 3, 2024
On Government Reform:
Opposed to partisan gerrymandering from both sides
When asked about policies or ideas she would be willing to go against her party on, Gleich initially demurred, but when pressed, said she's opposed to partisan gerrymandering on both sides of the political spectrum. "I don't care which party is doing it:
any efforts made to divide communities for political gain, that dilutes the power of people's votes, and it makes government less effective because communitywide solutions are much harder to achieve when communities are divided," she said.
Source: KSL-TV Channel 5 on 2024 Utah Senate race
Mar 27, 2024
On Health Care:
Ensure affordable and quality healthcare for all
Prioritizing the well-being of Utahns, Caroline advocates for comprehensive healthcare reform and increased access to mental health services.
She believes in ensuring affordable and quality healthcare for all, addressing systemic issues, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website CarolineForUtah.com
Jun 21, 2024
On Homeland Security:
Advocate policies that support veterans' rights & healthcare
Honoring the sacrifice and service of veterans, Caroline is committed to advocating for policies that support veterans' rights, healthcare, and overall well-being.
She aims to address the unique challenges veterans face, ensuring they receive the care and benefits they deserve for their service to the nation.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website CarolineForUtah.com
Jun 21, 2024
On Principles & Values:
Family loss led to becoming a professional ski mountaineer
My half-brother Martin played a pivotal role, introducing me to climbing and creating some of my happiest childhood memories. My life changed tragically at 15 years old when Martin was buried by an avalanche at the age of 37.
Losing him changed me profoundly, igniting a commitment to honor his memory by embracing the challenges of the big mountains. Ski mountaineering became my passion, and I worked my way up to realizing my dream of becoming a professional ski mountaineer.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website CarolineForUtah.com
Jun 21, 2024
On Tax Reform:
Consider a federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers
She would consider a federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers to help offset the down payment cost on a home.
It's an issue she hopes will appeal to a younger generation of voters and demonstrate that politicians can promote positive outcomes.
Source: KSL-TV Channel 5 on 2024 Utah Senate race
Mar 27, 2024
On Technology:
Revise Patriot Act to enhance digital privacy protections
Recognizing the importance of privacy rights in the digital age, Caroline supports the implementation of a national privacy policy akin to the European GDPR.
She aims to revise legislation such as the Patriot Act to enhance digital privacy protections.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website CarolineForUtah.com
Jun 21, 2024
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