Questionnaire for ULCT Board Nominees-Kate Bradshaw

Questionnaire for ULCT Board Nominees—Kate Bradshaw
Thank you for your interest in serving on the ULCT Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is an active
governing board that is a policymaking body and oversees our finances. The board meets approximately 9 times
per year. This year, we have more than twice the number of nominations than we have available seats. We are
thrilled by your interest! Regardless of what happens, we encourage you to engage within the League through
conventions, caucuses, the Legislative Policy Committee, and task forces.

Through strategic planning exercises, the ULCT Board has prioritized the critical parts of our mission as: 1)
legislative advocacy and research based on the pillars of Respect, Collaboration, and Outcomes, 2) legal and
policy training for city leaders, and 3) communication about how #CitiesWork. You will build on that foundation.

1. Why do you want to serve as a Board member or Officer (2nd VP)?
   I want to help protect cities from legislative overreach into policy areas that are best decided at the local
   level and are disadvantaged under a “one-size-fits-all” state-wide approach. My career path and current
   day-job have led to the development of a deep bench of legislative relationships and a thorough
   understanding of the legislative process that I believe would be helpful and complimentary to the ULCT staff
   in their efforts to advance the ULCT’s legislative goals and agendas at the State Capitol. I have broad
   contacts within state government and the Utah business community due to my career as a legislative and
   party staffer, fundraiser and campaigner, and government affairs work for businesses and business
   associations that I routinely utilize in my service on the Bountiful City Council and that could be put to even
   more beneficial use on behalf of all cities by serving on the ULCT Board. I have led multiple coalitions at the
   State Capitol to successful legislative outcomes and believe my skillset will be helpful to the ULCT mission.

2. What do you see as the biggest challenges (legislatively and generally) facing cities and the League and how
   do you want to be part of the solution?
   There is a serious lack of understanding of how and why local governments operate among state legislators
   and senior legislative and gubernatorial staff. Few legislators or staff have served on City Councils or as
   Mayors and thus do not understand the important and serious work cities undertake and their interactions
   with residents, local businesses, neighboring cities, and counties. They often do not understand planning
   commissions, power commissions, or city budgets. I believe that given my unique relationships of trust with
   state legislators from my time as a legislative staffer, career in government affairs, and fundraising and
   campaigning for legislators I can help bridge some of that understanding gap when local government
   related legislative issues arise. I have been very successful in helping legislators understand the critical
   operations and constraints of my government affairs clients via field trips and other interactions. I believe I
   could translate that success into similar outreach efforts on behalf of Utah’s cities and towns in combination
   with the ULCT staff to build back an understanding of the critical role local government plays and why the
   legislature should stop undermining local control and instead seek to allow the level of government closest
   to the people to govern effectively.

3. What goals for the League would you like to initiate or support during your time on the Board?
   My first goal would be for the ULCT to be able to migrate from a defensive posture to an offensive posture
   during the annual legislative session. My perception of the current ULCT bill tracking list is that the majority
   of staff and Board work is geared toward fighting to make bad bills less bad rather than being able to
   advance bills that arise from within the ULCT ranks as needed statutory changes or updates related to the
   evolution of local government needs. I would also like to see more local government officials run for
   legislative office to broaden the natural understanding of local government systems and needs at the State

Capitol. My second goal would be to set up trainings and support systems to help in those instances where a
   Council Member or Mayor wants to run for legislative office. Currently serving locally elected officials are
   not campaign novices, but there are differences in partisan campaigns and in the various groups that are
   interested in supporting or opposing legislative candidates. Understanding those differences and tapping
   into established networks might lead to better campaign outcomes for local government officials seeking
   legislative office.

4. What specific skillsets or interests do you have that you feel you can contribute to the League? (note: ULCT
   appoints more than 40 city leaders to state boards and commissions as well)
   As I’ve mentioned above, my career path and current day-job have led to the development of a deep bench
   of legislative relationships and a thorough understanding of the legislative process that I believe would be
   helpful and complimentary to the ULCT staff in their efforts to advance the ULCT’s legislative goals and
   agendas at the State Capitol. I have broad contacts within state government and the Utah business
   community due to my career as a legislative and party staffer, fundraiser and campaigner, and government
   affairs work for businesses and business associations that I routinely utilize in my role on the Bountiful City
   Council that could be put to even more beneficial use on behalf of all cities by serving on the ULCT Board. I
   have led multiple coalitions at the State Capitol to successful legislative outcomes using my network and
   ability to bring people together.

5. There are designated seats on the board for the 8 geographic regions of the state as well as cities of the first
   and second class and towns. The remaining seats are at-large. How would you engage with your region
   (including with state and federal leaders) and/or city leaders around the state?
   I believe that the local leaders need to do a better job of engaging with each other and with state/federal
   leaders. We are doing awesome things at the local level, but we often don’t tell our story very well beyond
   our own borders or reach out to network with each other outside of ULCT organized committees or
   conference events. I think we need to do a better job of organizing field trips to “show & tell” our story
   outside of the pressure of the legislative session. I recently organized a mountain bike ride showcase to
   “show & tell” state, county, US Forest Service, local businesses, and other cities leaders about our Bountiful
   Master Trails Plan (TMP) and our Phase 1 project in Mueller Park Canyon. Not only did the ride lead to the
   kinds of connections and bonds one forms from interaction and activity, but it spun off questions from the
   legislators on the ride about what they could do to assist with our TMP funding; inquiries from the US Forest
   Service on how to ensure a nearby Davis County trail project didn’t impact our city water treatment intake;
   and from other cities leaders the offer of a reciprocal field trip to see their trail system and share lessons
   learned.

   I’m already committed to doing this type of “show & tell” outreach to help my city advance our interests
   because I use it successfully in my day-job with legislators and executive branch officials about all kinds of
   projects and initiatives. It makes a bigger impact to see things in-person and the time involved often leads to
   connections you can call upon later for other issues. I believe regional Board representatives need to reach
   out to the local government leaders within their regions at regular intervals to let them know they are a
   point of contact within the ULCT that can facilitate contacts and outreach to other levels of government if
   introductions are needed, that can be a resource for local governments that want to engage in or plan a
   “show & tell” event, and to be a resource when the “league army” is activated on important legislative
   issues.

6. Please describe you and/or your city’s past and/or current participation within the League.
   Bountiful City Manager, Gary Hill, currently serves on the ULCT Board representing City Managers. Former -

Bountiful City Council Member Beth Holbrook served on the ULCT Board and as a past-president of the
   Board from 2011-2019. I have represented Bountiful on the ULCT legislative policy committee (LPC) since
   January 2019. This past legislative session, I was part of a small LPC workgroup that was created to work on
   and assist ULCT staff with HB82 and accessory dwelling units. I also represent the ULCT on the newly
   created Utah Outdoor Adventure Commission. Within my day job, I routinely coordinate with ULCT staff on
   issues of common interest at the State Capitol.

7. When does your term of office expire? Do you intend to seek re-election?
   I’ve served on the city council since November of 2018 when I was selected in a Special Election for a mid-
   term vacancy. I was re-elected in November of 2019. My city council term expires Dec. 31, 2023 and I intend
   to seek re-election to the Bountiful City Council in 2023 for another four-year team.

8. What else do you want the Nominations Committee to know about you and your city?
   My day-job in government affairs and as a registered lobbyist can sometimes give people pause. I’m afraid
   the profession of lobbyists doesn’t commonly rank as very noble to most people, though I’ve always found
   being a key component of the First Amendment’s right to “…petition the Government for a redress of
   grievances” to be a very important right. If you wonder how I’ll manage things as a ULCT Board Member
   with my day job, feel free to ask or check in with Cameron Diehl or Gary Hill (Bountiful City Manager & ULCT
   Board Member) about how I’m viewed at the State Capitol.

KATE A. BRADSHAW
     379 N. 650 E. BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010 • 801-599-9017 • KATEABRADSHAW@GMAIL.COM

                                      PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:

HOLLAND & HART, LLP
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: AUGUST 2015 - PRESENT
• Oversee the firm-wide state government affairs operations and teams in eight western states.
• Represent government affairs clients before the Utah State Legislature, Governor and Executive branch agencies,
   and local jurisdictions.
• Develop comprehensive legislative and public relations strategies including community outreach efforts on behalf
   of clients.
• Advise clients on legislative, PAC and campaign donation strategies.
• Coordinate between key legislative personnel and executive branch officials on cross-disciplinary legal and policy
   issues.

KATE A. BRADSHAW POLITICAL & MEDIA CONSULTING
CONSULTANT: JULY 2006 - PRESENT
• Design, create and draft content for newspaper op-ed articles, ‘dear colleague’ emails, newsletters, social media
  websites, campaign websites and other campaign or constituent materials for candidate and elected official clients.
• Consult on media projects, develop media kits, and act as media liaison for campaigns and elected officials.
• Plan and organize campaign and fundraising events for candidates and PACs.

UTAH FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION & UTAH RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
VICE-PRESIDENT: JUNE 2010 - AUGUST 2015
• Served as lobbyist for associations representing industry in local, state and national government affairs.
• Crafted and coordinated PAC donation strategy and public relations campaigns.
• Responsible for membership development, new program development, educational seminars and planning &
   promotion of annual conference.
• Oversaw association employees and manage property holdings.

PARSONS, BEHLE & LATIMER
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: JANUARY 2008 - JUNE 2010
• Represented interests of firm clients before local and state government entities.
• Consulted with clients on legislative strategies, campaign activities, and political donations.
• Prepared reports and issue briefs for clients on issues of concern, activities of legislature and local governments,
  task forces and committees.

ZIONS BANK
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER: JULY 2006 - JANUARY 2008
• Promoted, planned and organized the annual Zions Bank “Smart Women Smart Money” conference and grant
   program. Conference attendance reached over 1,500 attendees.
• Edited weekly “Taking Care of Business” newsletter sent to 8,000 e-mail subscribers.
• Produced bi-monthly TV scripts for Zions Bank financial segment on KSL’s Studio 5 show.
• Created several weekly radio scripts and one weekly TV script for local southern Utah financial programs.
• Managed the production of monthly employee training videos viewed by all employees.

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UTAH STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAJORITY PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER: DECEMBER 2004 - JULY 2006
• Managed all media requests, press conferences and press releases for the Speaker of the House, Republican House
  Leadership and members of the House Republican Caucus. Prepared legislators for interviews and press
  conferences.
• Developed, prepared and wrote weekly in-session updates, pre & post session reviews, Interim Day highlights,
  and blog posts for use by members of the House Republican Caucus.
• Special projects as assigned by the Speaker of the House and Republican House Leadership.

UTAH REPUBLICAN PARTY
VICTORY 2004 DIRECTOR: AUGUST 2004 - NOVEMBER 2004
• Developed and conducted training sessions for campaigns, county parties and party volunteers.
• Directed voter ID surveys for selected counties during the 2004 campaign season.
• Coordinated statewide Republican “Get Out the Vote” efforts with candidates and campaigns.

                                              ELECTED OFFICE:

BOUNTIFUL CITY COUNCIL
BOUNTIFUL CITY COUNCIL MEMBER: NOVEMBER 2018-PRESENT
• Serve as at-large member of the City Council representing nearly 45,000 residents of Bountiful, Utah.
• Parks, Recreation & Arts budget committee chairwoman
• City representative to the Utah League of Cities & Towns Legislative Policy Committee

                                                 EDUCATION:
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF ARTS, CUM LAUDE: 2003
Major: Honors & History, Minor: Political Science
• Completed Honors College Degree Program
• Congressional Intern, Congressman James V. Hansen 2002
• Capitan Women’s Volleyball team
• Member Women’s Basketball team

                                         VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:

•   Utah Outdoor Adventure Commission: 2021-Present
•   Lakeview Hospital Board of Directors: 2020-Present
•   Mosquito Abatement District-Davis: 2019-Present
•   Westminster College, Honors College Advisory Board Member 2020-Present
•   Utah Business Coalition: 2014 - Present (Co-Chair 2017-2019)
•   Westminster College Alumni Board: 2013-2019 (Chairwoman 2017-2018)
•   Alta Club, Board Member: 2016-2018 (Member of Strategic Planning Task Force 2016)
•   Westminster College Alumni Mentoring Program: 2012-2019
•   Republican Party State Delegate: 2008, 2010, 2016, 2018, & 2020
•   Republican Party County Delegate: 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, & 2020
•   Salt Lake City Housing Advisory & Appeals Board: 2007-2012 (Chairwoman 2010- 2011)
•   East Liberty Park Community Council, East Emerson Neighborhood Rep.: 2009-2012
•   Jordan & Salt Lake Canal Trail Stakeholder Committee, 2011