Jill Koford for Senate District 5

Jill Koford for Senate District 5

From Happy Grateful Blessed with Tami Tran by Tami Tran

April 10, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 194

About this episode

Jill Koford discusses her candidacy for the Utah Senate and her vision for local governance.

Why I’m Running Hello Neighbor!My name is Jill Koford, lifelong resident of Weber County, and I’m running to represent you in the Utah Senate.I am running, first and foremost, to give you a strong voice in the discussions of our state’s future. I want to keep our government in check, and empower you to make your own decisions. I want to give back to the community that has so enriched my life, from childhood to now. I am a small business owner and educator. I went to Valley Elementary, Valley Junior High, Weber High, and Weber State University. Ten years ago, I received my Masters Degree in Education from the University of Southern California (while living here at home, of course). I have the best and most supportive husband and life partner in Rod, and three great and inspiring kids in Katie, Alex, and Gracie.Thomas Jefferson once said, “the government closest to the people serves the people best.” I agree with Jefferson, especially in a day where the federal government continues to overreach beyond their already expansive powers. The federal government is not the only problem, however, where everyday people struggle to understand the increasingly complex workings of state and…

Topics covered

  • politics
  • community engagement
  • local government

Keywords

  • Utah Senate
  • Jill Koford
  • government
  • community
  • education

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Weber County

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