Jerry Stevenson (politician)
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6th district (2023–present)
Jerry Stevenson | |
|---|---|
 Stevenson in March 2013 | |
| Member of the Utah Senate | |
| Assumed office January 25, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Sheldon Killpack |
| Constituency | 21st district (2010–2023) 6th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Utah State University |
Jerry W. Stevenson[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 6 since 2023. Prior to redistricting, he represented District 21 following his January 25, 2010 appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sheldon Killpack. Stevenson was mayor of Layton from 1994 until 2006.
Stevenson attended Utah State University.[2] He has worked as a Weber State University Trustee, the Wasatch Integrated Energy Chair, doing Military Installation, and as the UTA Rail Committee Chair.[2] His primary profession is as a private business owner.[2] Stevenson is married and has children and grandchildren.[3]
Background
- Business Owner
- Weber State University Board of Trustees (chair)
- Envision Utah (former chair)
- DATC Board of Trustees
- Layton City Government
- Layton City Planning Commission (6 years)
- Layton City Council (8 years)
- Layton City Mayor (12 years)
Political career
Senator Stevenson was appointed to his Senate seat on January 25, 2010.[2] Stevenson is serving as a Senator for the Utah Senate.
In 2016, Stevenson served on the following committees:[4]
- Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee
- Executive Appropriations Committee (Senate Vice Chair)
- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
- Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Ethics Committee
Senator Stevenson's current committees are:[5]
- Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee
- Executive Appropriations Committee
- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
- Point of the Mountain Development Commission
- Political Subdivisions Interim Committee
- Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee
- Senate Business and Labor Committee
- Senate Business and Labor Confirmation Committee
- Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee
- Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Confirmation Committee
- Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Confirmation Committee
Elections
Source:[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Stevenson | 25,479 | 100% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Stevenson | 23,889 | 71.7% | |
| Democratic | Jake Penrod | 9,435 | 28.3% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Stevenson | 11,950 | 78.3% | |
| Democratic | Shari Tatton | 3,309 | 21.7% | |
