Last weekend, I returned from a couple weeks of military service where I completed my qualification as an intelligence officer. This is a milestone I’ve been studying, training, and working towards for the past two and a half years. It caused me to reflect on what my brief time in uniform has taught me before campaign season kicks into full gear.
President Trump's executive order reducing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase national monuments by approximately 90% marks the fourth time in four administrations that executive action has dramatically altered Utah's monument designations. This repeated partisan flip-flopping creates uncertainty for tribal nations and communities. I believe Congress should explore creating national parks as a more stable, enduring solution for land protection.
I find the question absurd, not because of the valid concern presented, but that we even have to ask. Congress has wrongly become a place where such questions are not unusual.
Watch Riley Owen live on ABC4 Utah with Lindsay Aerts as he explains why he's running, who he is, and how Republicans have a real shot in the race for CD1.
Riley, the campaign team, and dozens of volunteers have been going out across the district over these past few months to serve local communities and learn about the difficulties facing everyday Utahns. Check out a few of our recent service project highlights!
Riley celebrates America 250 and the 4th of July with communities throughout the Salt Lake Valley! From Taylorsville to West Valley, Murray to West Jordan, and even out to Magna, Riley has been participating in community parades and making his case to voters in the 1st District why he would be the best choice for U.S. Congress.
Riley stands for religious freedom and calls on government to stay out of the theological arena as U.S. Military announces reclassification of religions for chaplains and service members. Read more about how Riley, an intelligence officer in the navy reserve, navigates what Thomas Jefferson outlined as "the separation of church and state" in this Deseret News Op-Ed.
Congress is doing less and less, forcing the executive branch to step in with executive orders the Founders never intended. Riley Owen's campaign is focused on fixing that — starting with term limits and age limits to get career politicians out of the way.
Riley Owen won the Republican Nomination for Congressional District 1 on Saturday, April 25. Gaining 71.2% of the vote, he advances directly to the General Election against the winner of the Democratic primary.
This week, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced it will be relocating its Washington, D.C. headquarters to Salt Lake City. This is a huge win for our district, our forests, and our people. Check out the full article on our website!