Republican candidate for Congress John Curtis brought his campaign to the rural areas of the Third Congressional District last week, with stops in Price, Castle Dale and Moab. The Curtis for Congress RV Tour included a business tour at Pezuh Printing, a one-on-one at the Sun Advocate office, and a meet & greet breakfast at Main Street Grill.
Mayor Curtis told the Sun Advocate he has enjoyed the tour of the southern portion of the district more than any other part of the campaign. “It’s just being a little bit more free and being a little more slowed down, talking to people and seeing what the issues are down here,” he observed. “You find when you sit down with them in a park and the sun’s setting, they’re a little freer to talk.”
Drugs, economy, land
Curtis said from what he is hearing, the major issues in the rural areas of the district include the drug problem, the economy and public lands issues. He said if elected, his first emphasis would be on legislation being developed by the Emery County Public Lands Council. He stated, “I think that would be an amazing template if we can accomplish that and say, ‘look here’s how we add long-term stability on these very difficult land issues.’”
Curtis said his goal and his mission is to focus on accomplishing things people in the 3rd District want to see done. “I think Utahns, particularly in the 3rd District, really want to see the Trump agenda advanced,” he stated, citing a push back against the Enviormental Protection Agency, immigration and tax reform as important parts of the agenda.
He summed up, “I believe I bring a set of experiences and skill-sets that are very unique. I also think I have the ability to deal with issues like excessive regulations.”
Currently Mayor of Provo, Curtis defeated Tanner Ainge and Chris Herrod in the August 15 Primary Election to win the Republican nomination and will go against Democratic candidate Kathie Allen, United Utah Party candidate Jim Bennett, Libertarian candidate Joe Buchman, Independent American candidate Jason Christensen, and independent candidate Sean Whalen in the November 7 General Election.