Revolution Media presents Stephen Sandstrom, who has been serving in the Utah House of Representatives for District 58.
Steve Sandstrom, Utah House District 58
‘Equipped to Serve’ is a motto that is well suited for Stephen Sandstrom.
Stephen Sandstrom Equipped to Serve
He has both a degree from BYU in Political Science, and a degree in Architecture from Arizona State.
Steven Sandstrom has a degree in Political Science and Arcitecture
Early in his life, Stephen Sandstrom was taught by his parents about America’s virtues, and he embeds them into his own life.
Young Stephen Sandstrom
During dinner, his family would talk about politics, and the issues of the day; everyone was able to speak their opinions.
At family dinner, Stephen's family would talk about politics
When he was 8, “he rode his bike to down-town Provo, and picked up campaign literature, and brought them home because he wanted to help the candidates win.” – Barbara Sandstrom
Barbara Sandstrom
At the age of 14, he earned his Eagle Scout by addressing fellow scouts at state and regional events about the importance of the Constitution, and his love for America.
Stephen Sandstrom receiving his Eagle Scout Award
The guest speaker, Robinson Risner, who was a retired airfare brigadier general who had been a Prisoner of War in Vietnam for 7 years, mentioned in his speech that he thought Stephen was a young Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln
On Stephen’s 17 birthday he received his pilot’s license, and at 19 he served an LDS mission in Venezuela.
Stephen Sandstrom serving an LDS mission in Venezuela
In 1988, Stephen Sandstrom joined the U.S. Marine Corps. where he became an officer.
Stephen Sandstrom in the Marine Corps.
Following his military service, he became a successful airline pilot.
Stephen Sandstrom as a pilot
After his father’s stroke, Steve Sandstrom walked away from aviation to help run his family’s business. “Sandstrom Arcitecture” has since grown to become one of the largest, most successful firms in Utah.
Sandstrom Associates Architecture
From 1994-2006, Representative Sandstrom served in Utah on the Orem City Counsel.
Orem City Center
While serving there, he voted ‘no’ for a proposed franchise tax increase, which would have been costly to Orem residents.
Stephen Sandstrom voted 'no' on a franchise tax increase
He was also the only councilman to vote ‘no’ on an unneeded cell phone tax.
Cell Phone Tax
And he insisted that Orem citizens be given the right to vote on all bond measures.
Stephen Sandstrom insisted that Orem residents should be able to vote on bond measures
Today, Stephen Sandstrom is one of the most effective lawmakers on Capital Hill.
Capital Hill
The values he was taught as a young boy have helped him be an effective representative.
Stephen Sandstrom is an effective representative
Representative Sandstrom is not, and will never be a single-issue legislator.
Stephen Sandstrom will never be a single-issue legislator
He is a gifted leader whose convictions are founded on principle. He understands that government intrusions can be burdensome to citizens.
Stephen Sandstrom's convictions are founded on principle
Representative Sanstrom believes that we can help restore America and return to its constitutional foundation by state sovereignty.
The United States and Utah flags
Stephen Sandstrom co-founded the Patrick Henry Caucus in 2009. The Patrick Henry Caucus is a contingent of state legislators contending an over-reaching federal government, and Barak Obama’s progressive agenda.
The Patrick Henry Caucus
Stephen Sandstrom believes that the states are the only hope for this nation, because “we’re not going to get it out of Washington D.C.” – Stephen Sandstrom
"We're not going to get it out of Washington D.C." - Stephen Sandstrom
Sandstrom’s current focus is in creating jobs, and fighting for the education of our children.
Public school
Roland Williams – “Steve Sandstrom is a champion of public education”
Roland Williams
Representative Sandstrom protected our children by passing House Bill 103. He was the only state representative that responded to the PTA’s plea of reduced speed zones that signalized cross-walks.
Flashing speed limit sign
Judy Day – “Steve Sandstrom cares about Utah’s children.”
Judy Day
Stephen Sandstrom passed the House Bill 287 which protects students from inappropriate relations outside of the classroom.
House Bill 287
In 2009, Sanstrom sponsored House Bill 81, the Healthcare Patient Protection Act, which protects a patients medical records from identity theft by having them show the medical professionals their ID.
House Bill 81, the Healthcare Patient Protection Act
In 2007, Stephen ran legislation that closed a loophole in state law, which had opened the door for Indian Casinos.
Indian Casino
House Bill 104 prevents bars and taverns from having casino nights, and other gambling activities. It also closed down Bingo Parlors that operated under the loophole.
House Bill 104 prevents bars and taverns from having casino nights
Sandstrom took charge, making Utah one of only 2 states that outlaws all forms of gambling.
Stephen Sandstrom made gambling in Utah illegal
Stephen is an avid mountain climber and adventurer.
Stephen Sandstrom mountain climbing
Stephen helped pass House Bill 117, which protects the home of indigenous trout so they can forever remain abundant in Utah.
Stephen Sandstrom fishing
Sandstrom finds his greatest enjoyment with family.
Stephen Sandstrom loves his family
Stephen always take time to be close to his children.
Stephen Sandstrom enjoys spending time with his kids
It could be said that Stephen sandstorm belongs to the rare class of leader that actually listens to the voter, does what he says, and who’s work ethic is punctuated with integrity, honesty, and principle.
Stephen Sandstrom listens to the voter, and does what he says.
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