UWLP publishes updated studies on the state of women in Utah’s policy – Utah State University

Wallethub recently ranked Utah as the fourth best country in which he lives on the basis of 51 key indicators. The state noted above average many indicators, but it is far behind most countries in a decisive area: gender justice, which includes the presence of women in selected positions.

To trace the progress of women in Utah, which serve in the policy, the project for women and leadership of the State University of Utah (UWLP) began to take into account the condition of women in politics in 2014 with updates in 2017 and annually from 2021 S

“Research shows that when men and women serve together in communities, counties and states, all residents are better served and more likely to thrive,” says Susan Madson, director of UWLP and Karen Heathsman, endowed by management in usu jon m. “This last election cycle was a potential first, first implemented and included slight improvements in gender representation in some areas of government. We also lightly decrease in others. “

A summary of the brief research and UWLP policy, “Women’s Statute in Utah Policy: Update 2025. “

US Congress: 16.7% of the Utah delegation in Congress is a woman, compared to 28.4% on a national scale. One of Utah’s congress places is currently held by a female representative Celeste Maloy, who won re-election.

Public enforcement services: Two of five (40%) of Utah Executive Service across the country (SEO) are now being held by women, compared to 31.6% on a national scale. The two women who serve include Lieutenant governor Deidre Henderson and state -owned auditor Tina Cannon. Cannon is the first female auditor in Utah history.

State legislation: 29.8% of Utah’s legislators are women, compared to 34.4% on a national scale. Utah is ranked on 34^th In the nation regarding women who serve in the state legislative body. Only 31 of the 104 legislators are women. Five of the 11 leadership positions in the House of Representatives are held by women (2 Republican, 3 Democrat), and four women (all Democrat) serve in senate leadership positions.

Counts: 20.5% of the Utah County Commission and the Council’s places are held by women. About 62.1% of the selected positions of auditor, clerk, record holder and cashier. District commissions and Utah councils are largely held by men to 75.7% compared to 24.3% of women.

Mayors: 22.9% of the mayors of Utah are women (58 out of 253 cities) and 13 mayors of the larger cities of Utah (population over 30,000 years), led by women (compared to 3 in 2017). Three of four of the largest cities in Utah are managed by mayors women.

Municipal Councils: 31% of the members of the Council in the municipalities of Utah are women. However, there are 50 cities, without selected women in her advice.

Education Tips: Utah is closely aligned with the national average, with women occupying 53% of the regional council seats. Both Davis and the urban district of the city town have all the female advice.

“While we have seen a slight progress in some areas of political leadership, there is still a lot of work to do to improve the political performance of women in Utah,” Madson said. “Presentation is essential and the inclusion of the prospects and leadership of women in our government will all improve our communities, be of benefit to all Jutans.”

Corin Clarkson, a UWLP researcher, co -authored the research information with Madsen.

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