Southern Utah Mayoral Podcasts 2025
Watch the un-cut interviews, compare the visions, cast an informed vote.
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Important Dates
General Election
November 4, 2025
St. George Candidates
Utah's fastest-growing city
Michele Randall
Incumbent Mayor
ABOUT
St. George native and longtime community advocate, Michele Randall was appointed mayor in 2021 and then elected in her own right. She leads with a vision that emphasizes smart growth, water resilience, and preserving St. George’s quality of life as the city continues to expand.
Experience
Key Platform Points
Maintain fiscal stability
Water conservation initiatives
Infrastructure development
Jimmie B. Hughes
ABOUT
Seasoned city leader and local entrepreneur, with over a decade on the St. George City Council. Raised and rooted in the community, he brings business experience and a focus on responsive government and long-term stewardship.
Experience
Key Platform Points
Increase government transparency
Balanced growth approach
Small business support
Washington City Candidates
A thriving community in Washington County
Kress Staheli
Incumbent (running unopposed)
ABOUT
Born and raised in Washington City and an SUU accounting graduate, brings decades of local experience, military service (Army National Guard), and business acumen as an insurance agent. He now seeks to continue leading Washington City with a vision of stable finances and strategic growth
Experience
Key Platform Points
Economic development
Improve City Services
Keep taxes flat
Hurricane Candidates
Gateway to Zion National Park
Nanette Billings
ABOUT
A longtime Hurricane resident, Nanette Billings has built her campaign on public service and community connection. She champions protecting the city’s character while guiding thoughtful development and upgrading infrastructure to keep pace with growth.
Experience
Key Platform Points
Preserve community character
Managed growth
Infrastructure improvements
Clark Fawcett
ABOUT
Clark Fawcett is a business leader and Hurricane resident with a strategic mindset. His platform argues for economic vitality grounded in smart growth, with an eye toward balancing development and conservation.
Experience
Key Platform Points
Responsible Growth Management
Enhanced quality of living
Foster city partnerships
Meet Your Hosts
The Southern Utah Mayoral Conversations are hosted by the dynamic duo behind The Grind Cast, bringing their expertise in entrepreneurship and community engagement to local politics.
Christian Duncan
Entrepreneur and real estate investor in Southern Utah. Christian brings practical insight on housing, small business, and economic development to voter discussions.
"Our goal is to give voters the unfiltered conversations they need to make informed decisions about their community's future."
Danielle Edgren
Entrepreneur and passionate community advocate in Southern Utah. Danielle is dedicated to aligning business growth with civic impact.
"Stronger communities don't just create better cities - they build the foundation for thriving businesses and lasting impact"
About The Grind Cast
Raw, unfiltered stories of entrepreneurs navigating the ups and downs of the starting a business. Christian and Danielle bring this same authentic approach to political interviews, delivering the real conversations voters need.
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Content © 2025 The GrindCast. Re-use permitted for non-commercial voter-education with attribution.
Videos produced at Epic Podcast Studio, St. George, UT.
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