PoliticIt Podcast

Kelvyn Cullimore, ex-CEO of Dynatronics & BioUtah, is a U.S. businessman and politician.

Join our host Senator John Johnson as he welcomes Kelvyn Cullimore, President and CEO of BioUtah Kelvyn has three decades of experience as a MedTech CEO, over a decade on the board of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association, and over a decade as mayor of a suburb of Salt Lake City.
He uniquely understands industry and policy issues to advance association objectives and help member companies. He has been CEO of BioUtah since October 2018.
#politicit #utahelections #utpol

Jill Koford is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 10.

Join our host, Senator John Johnson, as he welcomes special guest Jill Koford. A native of Ogden, Utah, Jill Koford is a proud graduate of Weber High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Weber State University in 1992 and later received a graduate degree from the University of Southern California in 2011. Jill brings valuable insight from her career experience as a small business owner.
#politicit #utahelections #utpol

John Johnson welcomes the Modern Day Michelangelo: Sabin Howard on the PoliticIt Podcast

Sabin Howard is the foremost practitioner of, and authority on, Modern Classicism. Sabin Howard is the sculptor of A Soldier’s Journey, the sculptural heart of the National WWI Memorial to be installed in Washington DC in September, 2024.
Sabin grew up in New York City and in Torino, Italy. He studied art at the Philadelphia College of Art and then earned his MFA from the New York Academy of Art. For twenty years, he taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He has been elected to the board of the National Sculpture Society. He has received numerous commissions and has showed his work at more than fifty solo and group shows.
After 72,000 hours of working from life models in the studio, Sabin designed and created the hero’s journey that memorializes the courage and sacrifice of our veterans in WWI, and in all wars, in A Soldier’s Journey. He has created an illustrious body of work, including three heroic scale pieces, HERMES, APHRODITE, and APOLLO, as well as many smaller pieces. His works are owned by museums and private collectors all over the world, and they have been favorably reviewed by USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Epoch Times, American Artist, Fine Arts Connoisseur, American Arts Collector, and The New Criterion, as well as many other journals internationally. He is an accomplished public speaker and is the subject of several television profiles.
Sabin Howard is the author of the book THE ART OF LIFE with his wife author Traci L. Slatton.
#politicit #utahelections #utpol

Ryan Arbon, Weber County Sheriff in studio today on the PoliticIt Podcast

Join our host Senator John Johnson, who welcomes Weber County Sheriff Ryan Arbon.
From Sheriff Arbon;
I was born and raised in Pleasant View, Utah. I graduated from Weber High School in Pleasant View, Utah. I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Diego, California, for two years. In 1997, I entered the Utah Police Academy and graduated. I started my law enforcement career with the Weber County Sheriff’s Office working as a Bailiff. After a few months with the Sheriff’s Office, I married my wife and moved to Missouri. I lived near Jefferson City, the Capital, for four years. While I was there, I was a Marshall for the State of Missouri and I earned my Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice.
After I graduated, we moved back to Utah. I worked for Clearfield City for about 14 years serving in multiple leadership and supervisor positions. During the same time, I was an owner/manager of multiple successful small businesses which included property development, property management, and construction. In 2016, I was hired as Chief of Perry City Police Department. In November of 2018, I was elected as Sheriff to serve this great County, Weber County. I am Married to an awesome wife and I have four wonderful children. All of which support me 100% as Sheriff.
I coach youth sports, volunteer in my community, and enjoying serving others.
#politicit #utahelections #utpol

Sen. Johnson and James Humphreys talk the new American Common Sense? Podcast

Join our host, Senator John Johnson, welcoming James Humphreys in studio. James has been a citizen lobbyist and Campaign Consultant for 30+ years. He has been fortunate enough to work with many local, state, and federal officials from Utah and nationwide.
He is a Limited Government Cohabitational Conservative and has been his entire adult life. He's been married to his husband since 2008 and lives in Ogden, UT
#politicit #utahelections #utpol

Leslie Barrowes – Candidate for County GOP Chair

Leslie grew up on a ranch in Idaho, where hard work, family, and community were at the heart of everything she did. One of her favorite memories is her family’s “magic table” —where there was always room for more, no matter who stopped by for dinner.
That same principle guides her approach to leadership: everyone has a seat at the table, and our Republican Party is strongest when we come together. For the past 25 years, Leslie has called Weber County home. She raised her family here, built her business here, and worked to keep our county conservative, helping to flip two of our legislative seats. As County GOP Chair, Leslie will focus on: ⁃ Strong leadership that unites the county party and stands strong with our elected officials, builds trust, and works together to defend our values. - Protecting the Caucus/Convention System– Ensuring grassroots Republicans, not big money, choose our candidates. ⁃ Electing conservatives who take action, not just talk. ⁃ Fundraising and outreach to support our candidates and expand our influence. ⁃ Strategic marketing and communication to engage voters.
Building a stronger, more united party. Leslie is committed to leading with integrity, unity, and a vision for the future. She would be honored to have the support of the county delegates to help make this vision a reality to ensure a strong, conservative future in Weber County.
#politicit #utahelections #utpol

Speaker Mike Schultz: Insights into Utah’s Future From ranch life to the statehouse

A lifelong Hooper, Roy, and West Haven resident, Representative Mike Schultz has represented Utah House District 12 since 2015. He has been the Speaker of the House since November 2023. Schultz learned the value of hard work at a young age by working on his grandfather’s cattle farm, selling worms to fishermen, and milking cows at a neighbor’s dairy farm. When he was 16, Mike started a hay hauling business and was roofing homes. At the early age of 20, Mike earned his general contractor’s license and started building homes. Schultz has owned and operated several small businesses, including his home building company, which he stepped away from in 2023. Currently he owns and operates a family ranch in Croydon, Utah.

Dino Workman is a candidate for Weber County Vice Chair

Join our host, Senator John Johnson, who is welcoming Dino Workman. Dino Workman is a candidate for Weber County Vice-Chair. The convention is this Saturday.
#politicit #utahelections #utpol

Christina Boggess elected member of the State School Board is here today, on the PoliticIt Podcast.

Join Our Host, Senator John Johnson, in Welcoming Christina Boggess.
Christina Boggess is, above all, a dedicated mother. With over 21 years of experience in education, she has served in a wide range of roles across diverse learning environments. Her professional background spans rural K–12 settings, cluster-modeled and podded school designs, as well as suburban, urban, and inner-city schools. She brings a wealth of experience from both elementary and secondary education, serving more than a decade at each level. Her work includes service in Title I and Focus Schools, as well as high-performing institutions. During her tenure in secondary education, Christina demonstrated exceptional leadership, earning multiple first-place state awards and personal honors. She has also been invited to serve as a judge in state-level competitions. Christina’s commitment to student success extends beyond the classroom. She has served on PBIS and MTSS teams and has worked as a teacher development trainer in English Language Arts, Music, and Arts Integration. Her professional qualifications include over 1,000 hours of Microsoft training, more than 20 additional certifications across multiple states, and executive-level leadership experience in education and administration.
#politicit #utahelections #utpol

Christina Boggess elected member of the State School Board is here today, on the PoliticIt Podcast.

Join Our Host, Senator John Johnson, in Welcoming Christina Boggess.
Christina Boggess is, above all, a dedicated mother. With over 21 years of experience in education, she has served in a wide range of roles across diverse learning environments. Her professional background spans rural K–12 settings, cluster-modeled and podded school designs, as well as suburban, urban, and inner-city schools. She brings a wealth of experience from both elementary and secondary education, serving more than a decade at each level. Her work includes service in Title I and Focus Schools, as well as high-performing institutions. During her tenure in secondary education, Christina demonstrated exceptional leadership, earning multiple first-place state awards and personal honors. She has also been invited to serve as a judge in state-level competitions. Christina’s commitment to student success extends beyond the classroom. She has served on PBIS and MTSS teams and has worked as a teacher development trainer in English Language Arts, Music, and Arts Integration. Her professional qualifications include over 1,000 hours of Microsoft training, more than 20 additional certifications across multiple states, and executive-level leadership experience in education and administration.
#politicit #utahelections #utpol