Where They Stand
Two candidates are running for Utah State School Board, District 11. Here’s how they compare on the issues, in their own words.
As a therapist with 9 years of experience working with children, teens, and families, Lacey knows mental health needs to be a priority. She opposes eliminating suicide prevention and mental health screening programs in schools.
Lacey’s planPhysical and emotional safety for every student, including families who fear walking their kids to school because of I.C.E. Schools also need better student-teacher and student-counselor ratios to build a culture of safety and belonging.
Lacey’s plan“Tracy will work with legislative leaders and local elected officials and school board members to meet the physical safety of students.”Source
Protect access to diverse books and ideas rather than giving in to censorship.
Lacey’s planNot mentioned on her campaign website. She also declined to answer the Salt Lake Tribune’s candidate survey, which asked about Utah’s law for removing books from public schools.
SourceInvest in teacher pay and professional development so good teachers don’t burn out and leave in their first 3–5 years.
Lacey’s plan“That starts with strong parental involvement and respecting classroom teachers.”
Teacher pay and retention are not mentioned on her campaign website.
SourceMake funding more balanced and transparent, with school budgets the public can easily access and understand, and find additional funding sources that don’t add to educator burden, like extra paperwork.
Lacey’s plan“Tracy will work with stakeholders to ensure responsible budgeting that ensures classrooms have the resources they need while protecting taxpayers and focusing spending on what works.”Source
Tracy Nuttall’s positions are quoted from her campaign website, voteteamnuttall.com, as of October 11, 2026.