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St. George mayoral candidate Aros Mackey who shares his vision for preserving the "Dixie spirit" while fostering economic growth and community leadership.

• Exploring St. George's unique position as the "800-pound gorilla" in Utah that handles more complex infrastructure and city management than nearly any other Utah city except Salt Lake
• Discussion of Southern Utah's pioneer heritage and the values that shaped the region: faith, patriotism, hard work, personal responsibility, and sacrifice
• Aros explains his background in intelligence, criminal justice, and his work combating human trafficking while running a private security agency specializing in executive protection
• Examination of the proper role of government with Aros describing himself as a "constitutional purist" who believes authority comes from the people

Visit votearos.com to learn more about the candidate's platform. Primary election ballots will be mailed starting July 22nd, with voting on August 12th.

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[00:00] Introduction to 2025 Municipal Elections
[01:30] St. George: The 800-pound Gorilla
[03:15] Pioneer Heritage and Community Survival
[06:58] Defining Local Leadership
[13:30] Political Polarization and Adaptive Leadership
[24:30] Small Business Support and Economic Growth
[37:05] Term Limits and Career Politicians
[55:15] Candidate Platform and Closing Thoughts

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Shavene Butler shares his journey from Arizona State University to Hurricane City Council candidate, discussing how his past struggles with addiction and legal troubles shaped his perspective on community service and second chances.

• Arizona native who found a fresh start in Hurricane with his wife Emily after reconnecting through Facebook
• Believes local government is where you can make the most impact for your community
• Wants to balance economic growth with preserving Hurricane's small-town character and beauty
• Concerned that many residents' children can't afford to live in Hurricane due to housing costs

Find Shavene Butler on Facebook under his name or his political page "Dems versus me." Make your voice heard in the 2025 municipal elections by visiting VoteSTG.com to learn about all candidates across Washington County.

[0:00:00] Introduction to 2025 Municipal Elections
[0:00:54] Meeting Shavene Butler
[0:06:21] From Privilege to Prison: A Personal Journey
[0:12:04] Finding Hurricane and a Fresh Start
[0:18:12] Running for City Council & Leadership Views
[0:23:14] Growth vs. Preservation in Hurricane
[0:30:20] Fighting Hunger and Serving the Community
[0:34:09] Election Information and Closing

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Kevin Thomas, Hurricane City Council member, shares his journey in local politics from his early involvement with the Republican party to his current role serving the community of 26,000 residents. His unique perspective as both a home designer and elected official offers insights into the challenges of public service in a growing municipality.

• Motivated to run again after losing his 19-year-old son during COVID and witnessing policy impacts firsthand
• Led initiative to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and vacation rentals, later working to refine policies when problems emerged
• Believes the proper role of government is to "provide for citizens what they cannot provide for themselves"
• Advocates for balanced growth, opposing high-density development while supporting economic growth

👉 For more on the candidates, visit
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[00:00:00] Intro and welcome
[00:04:22] From Hurricane to Return
[00:11:09] The Proper Role of Government
[00:18:14] Navigating Divisive Council Decisions
[00:27:19] Vacation Rentals: Policy Evolution
[00:30:46] Balancing Growth and Heritage
[00:37:50] Term Limits in Local Government
[00:42:38] Closing and Contact Information