Brad Wilson (politician)

Brad R. Wilson^[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 15 since January 1, 2011. He lives in Kaysville, UT, with his wife Jeni and their three children.^[3]

Personal life and education

Wilson earned his BA in business administration from Weber State University.^[4]

Brad Wilson is the President and CEO of Destination Homes, a residential homebuilder in Utah. Prior to Destination Homes, Brad was Vice President with American Express Financial Advisors with responsibility for Utah operations.^[5]

Brad is a member of the Utah Chapter of the Young President’s Organization. He has served as the Chair of the Davis Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Chair of the Davis Economic Advisory Council, and board chair of Children’s Aid Society of Utah. Brad was named as one of Utah’s Top 40 under 40 Business Professionals. He serves on the National Advisory Council for Weber State University and on the Construction Industry Advisory Council for Brigham Young University. He has a business degree from Weber State University and is a graduate of the College of Financial Planning.^[6]

Political career

Wilson was elected in November of 2010, and last elected on November 6, 2012.^[7] During the 2014 Session, he served on the House Business and Labor Committee and the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee.^[8]

2014 sponsored legislation

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Representative Wilson also floor sponsored several Senate Bills in 2014: SB 41, SB 147, SB 180, SB 229, SB 233, SB 268, and SB 270.^[10]

Pivotal legislation

Representative Wilson had three very pivotal bills during 2014: The State Tree change, the movement of the State prison, and the expansion of the Salt Palace. There was much media coverage and citizen participation concerning all three of those bills.

Elections

• 2012 Wilson was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary^[11] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 11,278 votes (80.9%) against Democratic candidate Gibbs Smith,^[12] who had run for the seat in 1996, 2000, and 2002.

• 2010 When District 15 incumbent Republican Representative Douglas C. Aagard left the Legislature and left the seat open, Wilson was one of two candidates from among four chosen by the Republican convention for the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary, winning with 1,727 votes (45.2%)^[13] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 7,794 votes (81.2%) against Democratic candidate Sherri Tatton.^[14]

References

External links

• Official page at the Utah State Legislature
• Campaign site
• Profile at Project Vote Smart
• Brad R. Wilson at Ballotpedia
• Brad R. Wilson at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
• Links to bills sponsored by Rep. Wilson in 2014