Jason Kyle is a Republican candidate for the House District 8 seat. Below are his responses to a six-question survey sent to him by the Standard-Examiner. The Standard-Examiner made an attempt to contact each candidate involved in a competitive race in Weber and Davis counties.

1. Why is the position you are running for important?

Serving as your state representative is one of the most direct ways to protect individual liberty, hold government accountable, and ensure that common-sense solutions are shaped by the people who live and work here.

The Legislature makes decisions that affect everyday life: the taxes you pay, the quality of your children’s schools, the regulations facing small businesses and farms, and how we manage vital resources such as water and land. These issues are not abstract. The right policies can strengthen families, create opportunities, and preserve our way of life; the wrong ones can make it harder to work, raise a family, and build a future. This seat matters because it determines whether our district has practical, liberty-minded representation at the Capitol.

2. What unique qualities, attributes, skills, and experiences do you possess that make you the best candidate in this race?

I bring real-world experience, legislative know-how, and a deep understanding of our community. For years, I have listened to neighbors, business owners, local leaders, and working families. I have built relationships and coalitions that strengthen our district’s voice on Capitol Hill and have delivered results without losing sight of the principles that matter most: limited government, fiscal responsibility, individual freedom, and respect for local control.

My approach is guided by common sense, not ideology or talking points. I believe government should live within its means, protect constitutional rights, and stay out of the way whenever possible. I also understand that good representation requires doing the work: gathering facts, listening to those affected, and finding practical solutions that serve the long-term interests of our community.

3. Please explain your priorities if elected, as well as why you believe you are uniquely capable of achieving those priorities.

One of my priorities is reducing the burden that property taxes place on Utah families. Today, the education portion of the property tax makes up more than half of many homeowners’ total property tax bill. While income-tax reductions are welcome, many constituents have told me that property-tax relief would make a more immediate difference for their families. I am working on legislation to shift education funding away from property taxes without raising income taxes. My goal is to significantly reduce, and ultimately eliminate, the education portion of the property tax over the next several years.

I will also support eliminating the grocery tax and further reducing taxes on Social Security benefits. These are practical steps that can help seniors, young families, and households already working hard to keep up with rising costs.

I believe personal privacy and the Fourth Amendment are fundamental rights. Government should not gain access to our personal information simply because technology has changed. I have already sponsored and passed legislation to strengthen those protections, and I intend to continue that work in future sessions.

4. Please describe how you view the importance of compromise in politics and provide an example from your own experiences that highlights your perspective.