Central Utah News

Senator John Curtis, representing Utah's 3rd district since 2017, shared a series of tweets concerning transportation cooperation in Utah, legislative efforts to counter financial exploitation by adversaries, and his engagement with civically-minded students. His career in Congress followed his tenure as mayor, showcasing his commitment to collaborative planning and addressing national security concerns.

On April 8, 2025, Senator Curtis highlighted Utah's cooperative approach to transportation planning. In his words, "Utah stands out when it comes to transportation—not just because of our investment in roads, bridges, and transit, but because our towns, cities, and counties actually work together...". He recounted being informed during his mayoral tenure that Utah was unique for achieving agreement across planning groups.

On April 9, 2025, Curtis addressed national security in regards to international financial systems. He noted, "America cannot allow adversaries like Russia and Iran to exploit Hong Kong’s financial system to undermine our security and evade our laws." He emphasized the importance of a bill designed to counteract illicit financing and sanctions circumvention through Hong Kong, urging administrative action.

In a post on April 10, 2025, Curtis expressed enthusiasm about young civic engagement. He tweeted, "It was a pleasure meeting with Ridgeline High School students from Cache County who are competing at the national We the People civics competition here in Washington, D.C..." Curtis voiced confidence in the students, suggesting optimism for the future of civic involvement.

John Curtis, born in 1960 in Salt Lake City and a Brigham Young University alumnus, has been a prominent figure in Utah politics. Serving in Congress since replacing Jason Chaffetz in 2017, he resides in Provo and continues to address both local and international concerns through legislative initiatives and community engagement.