Justin Hoyal // Republican // Salt Lake County Sheriff (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:  I remember as a student in middle school and participating in choir and the school musical. I even took art classes at the university level. For class projects, I attended several performances at Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre and other venues. I even saw first hand the positive impacts the arts had on the community as I served as the Chief Deputy for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. I oversaw the public safety at the Salt Lake County art facilities to include Rose Wagoner, Capitol Theatre, Abravanel Hall and set up the deputies who serve at the new George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater. The arts are an important part of our community. We have thousands of people who visit these sites every year that include school children for educational field trips.

Additional comments:


Answer: My family and I are supporters of the arts. Aside from my own personal experiences, my children participate in dance, drama and the Great Artist Program in their public schools. If you have any additional questions or need further clarification, please contact me at 801-865-4241. Thank you for your consideration of me in my campaign.