Jen Plumb // Democrat // Utah State Senate District 2 (A+)

1. Should government invest in funding the arts and humanities at fiscally responsible levels?

Answer: Yes

2. Do you support investing money into K-12 arts and humanities education at fiscally responsible levels?

Answer: Yes

3. Do you believe that arts and humanities education should be required in the k-12 curriculum?

Answer: Yes

4. Do you consider the arts and culture sector to be an economic driver in Utah?

Answer: Yes

5. Do you support Utah's Percent-for-Art Act, which designates 1% of public building costs for public art?

Answer: Yes

6. Do you support preserving the Utah Historic Preservation Tax Credit?

Answer: Yes

7. Do you support policy that positively impacts tourism, such as the creation of historic and cultural districts?

Answer: Yes

8. Have you had a personal experience with arts, culture, or humanities that has had an impact on your life? Please explain. (responses to this question were not graded)

Answer: "Absolutely. The arts and artistic expression have been very impactful throughout my life. Ballet was integral to my childhood (age 3-18) and provided both an arena for expression as well as a community surrounding me that gave me support, inspiration, drive, and an essential sense of self. I was fortunate to be raised in a family who valued the arts and travel and exposure to other cultures tremendously. A vacation or trip was never taken without a visit to the local artisans, galleries and varieties of cultural expression to learn about community and what mattered to them. It has continued to be a goal as a mother, to be able to give this gift to my son as well. Valuing humanity and individuality and uniqueness is often best learned by experiencing the world’s and views of others."

Explanations: Thank you so much for allowing me to participate. The arts, culture and ensuring that we support a vibrant cultural climate and the artists who make that possible is essential and absolutely critical to me. I have been a lifelong supporter of the Arts and artists, am on the board at SpyHop, and my son is an aspiring young designer and film maker. I am a passionate champion of the arts. Jen