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435 Podcast: Southern Utah
Robert MacFarlane
132 episodes
2 weeks ago
Send us a text Want to know how a small city can protect its red rock vistas and still welcome new families? We sit down with a 31-year-old Ivins candidate who makes a clear, practical case for balancing heritage, housing, and modern city management—without turning the place into another resort corridor. He shares how growing up in Ivins, interning at the Utah Capitol, and working on statewide campaigns shaped a leadership style that blends clear principles with real listening, especially to ...
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Send us a text Want to know how a small city can protect its red rock vistas and still welcome new families? We sit down with a 31-year-old Ivins candidate who makes a clear, practical case for balancing heritage, housing, and modern city management—without turning the place into another resort corridor. He shares how growing up in Ivins, interning at the Utah Capitol, and working on statewide campaigns shaped a leadership style that blends clear principles with real listening, especially to ...
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435 Podcast: Southern Utah
How a 31-year-old plans to balance open space, attainable housing, and smart growth in Ivins
Send us a text Want to know how a small city can protect its red rock vistas and still welcome new families? We sit down with a 31-year-old Ivins candidate who makes a clear, practical case for balancing heritage, housing, and modern city management—without turning the place into another resort corridor. He shares how growing up in Ivins, interning at the Utah Capitol, and working on statewide campaigns shaped a leadership style that blends clear principles with real listening, especially to ...
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3 weeks ago
50 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
Managing Growth Without Losing Small-Town Soul in Hurricane
Send us a text Want the real story behind “managing growth” in a fast-changing town? We sit down with Hurricane’s mayoral candidates for a candid, side-by-side look at how zoning, infrastructure, and budgets determine whether a city keeps its soul while adding homes, roads, and services. We dig into the general plan’s role in preventing costly pivots, why density—more than raw population—is the key lever leaders can pull, and how water, power, sewer, and access act as hard gates on what gets ...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 8 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
What should a mayor do when public comment turns toxic, budgets tighten, and traffic swells?
Send us a text Growth doesn’t wait for perfect alignment, and neither should we. This conversation with Mayor Michele Randall digs into the choices shaping Southern Utah right now: a Northern Corridor designed to relieve real congestion, a beloved Zone Six worth protecting, and a Western Corridor that shouldn’t split SunRiver’s sense of place. We walk the ground-level details—UDOT influence, MPO dynamics, SITLA’s school-funding mandate, and federal timelines—so you can judge the trade-offs wi...
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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
City Growth Must Protect Our Local Future
Send us a text Greg Aldred shares his vision for St. George City Council as a retired general contractor with 44 years of community experience and a passion for innovative solutions to local challenges. His background in business, coaching, and community service has shaped his approach to governance, focusing on fiscal responsibility and practical problem-solving. • Public safety should be the top priority for local government • Advocates for a third-party efficiency audit of the city's $523...
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1 month ago
47 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
What Data-Driven City Leadership Really Looks Like
Send us a text Jimmie Hughes joins us to share his vision for St. George as he runs for mayor in the upcoming 2025 municipal election, discussing how to balance growth and development while preserving the community's character. • The importance of genuine public engagement beyond mandatory comment periods • Northern Corridor debate and its connection to Zone Six protection • Western Corridor planning and potential impacts on Sun River community • Neighborhood commercial development as a traf...
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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
Cancer Fighters Unite at Black Desert
Send us a text When money can fix a problem, it's not really a problem—but what about when it can't? That's the question at the heart of this powerful conversation about the American Cancer Society's upcoming fundraiser at Black Desert Resort. Patrick Manning, Managing Director of Reef Capital and Black Desert Resort, shares a deeply personal story about how cancer touched someone close to him, transforming his understanding of problems that can and cannot be solved with resources alone. Thi...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
America's future hinges on balancing energy production, economic growth, and conservation
Send us a text Congressional Representative Celeste Maloy discusses energy needs, economic policy, and public land management while reflecting on America's approaching 250th anniversary. • AI searches on smartphones require as much energy as driving an electric vehicle for a kilometer, highlighting our growing energy demands • The "Big Beautiful Bill" made Trump tax cuts permanent, eliminated taxes on first $25K in tips, expanded child tax credit, and supported small businesses • Medicaid an...
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2 months ago
44 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
Future of Utah Tech University hinges on community engagement and practical education
Send us a text Shane Smeed, the 19th president of Utah Tech University, shares his vision for making education affordable, practical, and community-focused while maintaining the institution's unique polytechnic mission. • Utah Tech is the only polytechnic university in Utah's state system, emphasizing hands-on, applications-oriented education • The university has the most affordable tuition in Utah's state system at approximately $6,000 per year • Over 50% of students come from Washington Co...
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2 months ago
50 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
The Mayor Who Didn't Want to Run Unopposed
Send us a text Clark Fawcett, a Hurricane native with deep roots in the community, shares his extensive experience as Hurricane's city manager for 37.5 years and his vision for the future as a mayoral candidate. We explore the relationship between mayors and professional staff, the proper role of city government, and how Hurricane can maintain its small-town feel despite rapid growth. • Born and raised in Hurricane with ancestry tracing back to the pioneers who built the canal • Served as ci...
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2 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
Who shapes your community when no one is watching?
Send us a text Dave Imlay, candidate for Hurricane City Council, shares his vision and experience after serving Hurricane City for nearly 30 years, including 17 years as Power Director. His candidacy represents an opportunity to contribute institutional knowledge and thoughtful leadership to address the city's challenges during continued growth. • Born and raised in St. George when it was much smaller • Worked for Hurricane City for 29½ years before retiring four years ago • Decided to run a...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
A Scientist's Approach to Ivins City Council
Send us a text Wayne Pennington brings a scientist's precision to the Ivins City Council race, drawing on his extraordinary career studying earthquakes from Pakistan to Michigan. As a former university dean and president of major scientific organizations, his analytical approach to local issues offers a refreshing alternative to politics-as-usual. The conversation reveals how Pennington's expertise became unexpectedly valuable when Ivins faced a controversial reservoir proposal. When city of...
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3 months ago
51 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
Teacher Cindy Matejka Running for Hurricane City Council
Send us a text What happens when a dedicated educator from rural Virginia relocates to Hurricane, Utah and decides to run for city council? Cindy Matejka brings a refreshingly balanced perspective to one of Southern Utah's fastest-growing communities. Having worked for Sesame Street developing internet safety programs and taught middle school for years, Matejka's journey to Hurricane was sparked by the challenges of COVID-19 and a desire to find a community with conservative Christian values...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
California Refugee Wants to Be Your Mayor
Send us a text Rick Crow, candidate for Hurricane City mayor, shares his vision for balancing growth, community involvement, and quality of life in this rapidly developing Southern Utah city. With a background in business leadership and a pragmatic approach to governance, Crow emphasizes the importance of transparent decision-making and effective planning for Hurricane's future. • Moved to Hurricane five years ago from California, drawn by affordability and freedom • Believes city government...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
What Makes a City Great? Nathan Caplin's Blueprint for St. George
Send us a text Nathan Caplin, candidate for St. George City Council, shares his background in economics, law, and education while discussing his vision for balancing growth with preserving the city's unique character and addressing key challenges facing the community. • Extensive background includes being an economics professor, attorney, and director of America's leading higher education program for incarcerated youth • Views proper role of local government as operating within constitutiona...
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3 months ago
55 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
The Swiss Girl Running for City Council: Recognizing Leadership
Send us a text Jami Leavitt shares her journey from growing up in a small Swiss-inspired town with a mother in public service to running for St. George City Council, bringing perspectives shaped by experiences across the country and deep community connections. • Core leadership philosophy shaped by moments of bringing people together rather than standing apart • Views on city government as a bottom-up approach that should reflect community values and priorities • Thoughtful perspective on ba...
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3 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
Jimmie Hughes believes St. George needs leadership that listens.
Send us a text Jimmie Hughes shares his journey from lifelong St. George resident to city council member and now mayoral candidate, discussing how his experience as a mortuary owner and cattle rancher has shaped his public service approach. • Born and raised in St. George with deep roots in the community • Transitioned from mortgage broker to funeral director, now owns Hughes Mortuary with his wife • Believes the proper role of local government is providing services that focus on people and ...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
The Mayor's Perspective: Michele Randall on Leadership and Growth
Send us a text Mayor Michele Randall discusses her journey from ambulance company owner to St. George mayor and shares her vision for the city's future amid rapid growth and development challenges. • Originally appointed in January 2021 after serving on city council, now running for a second full term as mayor • Believes in an open-door policy and accessibility to constituents, handling over 1,400 city-related calls since January • Explains that local government's primary role is providing c...
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3 months ago
52 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
The Intelligence Guy Who Wants Your Vote
Send us a text St. George mayoral candidate Aros Mackey who shares his vision for preserving the "Dixie spirit" while fostering economic growth and community leadership. • Exploring St. George's unique position as the "800-pound gorilla" in Utah that handles more complex infrastructure and city management than nearly any other Utah city except Salt Lake • Discussion of Southern Utah's pioneer heritage and the values that shaped the region: faith, patriotism, hard work, personal responsibilit...
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3 months ago
59 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
How a Vietnam Vet's Son Went from Addiction to Serving Hurricane, Utah
Send us a text Shavene Butler shares his journey from Arizona State University to Hurricane City Council candidate, discussing how his past struggles with addiction and legal troubles shaped his perspective on community service and second chances. • Arizona native who found a fresh start in Hurricane with his wife Emily after reconnecting through Facebook • Believes local government is where you can make the most impact for your community • Wants to balance economic growth with preserving Hu...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
Hurricane's Future Hangs in the Balance of the 2025 Elections
Send us a text Kevin Thomas, Hurricane City Council member, shares his journey in local politics from his early involvement with the Republican party to his current role serving the community of 26,000 residents. His unique perspective as both a home designer and elected official offers insights into the challenges of public service in a growing municipality. • Motivated to run again after losing his 19-year-old son during COVID and witnessing policy impacts firsthand • Led initiative to all...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

435 Podcast: Southern Utah
Send us a text Want to know how a small city can protect its red rock vistas and still welcome new families? We sit down with a 31-year-old Ivins candidate who makes a clear, practical case for balancing heritage, housing, and modern city management—without turning the place into another resort corridor. He shares how growing up in Ivins, interning at the Utah Capitol, and working on statewide campaigns shaped a leadership style that blends clear principles with real listening, especially to ...