Limited Government. Clear Accountability.
Kay believes government should live within its means, respect taxpayers and remain accountable to the people it serves. Good government should be focused, transparent and limited to the work that truly matters.
The 2026 Legislature cut 2.4% of state funding and redirected resources toward critical state needs.
Spend Less. Focus on What Matters.
Limited government means regularly asking whether programs are working, whether spending is necessary and whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.
Kay supports eliminating unnecessary programs, prioritizing essential services and keeping Utah's budget disciplined and sustainable.
Government Should Stay Focused
Utah succeeds when government is disciplined about what it does, how much it spends and how it uses taxpayer dollars.
Live Within Our Means
State government should budget responsibly, prioritize essential needs and avoid unnecessary spending that burdens taxpayers.
Eliminate What Isn't Working
Programs should be regularly reviewed, and unnecessary or ineffective government activity should be reduced or eliminated.
Make Government Transparent
Taxpayers deserve clear information about how decisions are made, where money is going and who is accountable for results.
Protect Utah's Independence
Utah should be prepared for changes in federal funding and avoid becoming unnecessarily dependent on Washington.
Prepare Utah for Federal Uncertainty
Federal money often comes with conditions, and Utah must understand the long-term obligations before accepting new commitments.
Greater Oversight of Federal Grants
Utah strengthened legislative review of high-dollar federal grant requests while streamlining smaller grants.
Plan for Federal Funding Changes
New planning tools help Utah evaluate how potential federal funding changes could affect state programs and budgets.
Avoid Unfunded Long-Term Obligations
Responsible government considers the future cost of federal programs before committing Utah taxpayers to ongoing expenses.
Government Works for the People
Transparency and accountability are essential to public trust. Utahns should be able to understand how government decisions are made and expect public institutions to follow clear rules.
Local Government Transparency
Improved disclosure and accountability surrounding local government fees and public financial decisions.
Responsible Public Property Decisions
Strengthened processes involving the disposition and management of public assets.
Election Integrity
Updated election procedures and voting equipment requirements to strengthen confidence in Utah elections.
Judicial Accountability
The Legislature addressed sentencing, court transparency and judicial accountability during the 2026 session.
A Record of Accountability
The Legislature advanced reforms focused on reducing unnecessary government activity, strengthening federal funding oversight and improving transparency.
Government Form Submission Amendments
Part of the Legislature's effort to reduce unnecessary government processes and improve efficiency.
Federal Funds Modifications
Strengthened planning and accountability surrounding Utah's reliance on federal funds.
Federal Grant Process Amendments
Increased legislative oversight of large federal grant requests while streamlining smaller approvals.
Local Government Fees Amendments
Strengthened transparency and accountability for local government fees.
Public Property Modifications
Improved accountability in the disposition and management of public property.
Budgetary Modifications
Addressed state budgeting and fiscal accountability during the 2026 session.