Celeste
Johnson
For house district 59Working for the Wasatch Back and the people who call it home.
A life built in the Wasatch Back
Celeste Johnson is the former two-term mayor of Midway, a wife, mother of four, and a fierce advocate for the people and spaces that make the Wasatch Back home.
She is running for Utah House District 59 to center local voices in decision-making, protect the character of our communities, and make sure growth and land-use policies work for the people who live and work here — not developers at the state legislature.
Proven leadership. Local roots.
Two terms as mayor. A career built in service. Experience that speaks for itself.
Two Open Space Bonds
As mayor, Celeste led the community in passing two open space bonds — giving farmers real, voluntary options to conserve their land without being forced to sell.
Community Nonprofit Founder
Before running for office, Celeste helped organize a local nonprofit focused on preserving Midway's open space and agricultural land.
Utah State Land Conservancy
She served on the Utah State Land Conservancy Board, working directly with farmers across Utah to keep their land productive for the next generation.
Two Terms as Mayor
Celeste won a competitive first race for mayor of Midway and was unopposed in her re-election — a testament to the trust she built with her community.
Trails & Transportation
Under her leadership, Midway expanded trail connections, provided new transportation options, and supported new business opportunities.
State & Federal Funding
Local open space investments she championed unlocked additional state and federal funding, delivering lasting results for the Wasatch Back.
What Celeste is fighting for
From protecting working farms to ensuring housing policy reflects local reality, these are the issues that define this race.
Protecting Farms, Open Spaces & Community Character
The Wasatch Back is defined by its working farms, open land, and small-town character. Once those are gone, they're gone for good.
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Local Voices, Local Choices
Communities should solve problems locally, with the people who understand the impacts best. State-level decisions shouldn't override that.
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Housing Affordability That Actually Works
Housing affordability on the Wasatch Back is unique. Building more units alone won't solve the problem if those homes aren't accessible to working families.
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Strong Communities, Healthy Families
Strong communities are built when families feel safe, supported, and able to thrive — and when government plays a responsible, practical role.
Read more"I ran for mayor to facilitate the discussion on how to best protect our rural, agricultural lands and promote outdoor activity through building and connecting trails. I'm running now for House District 59 because too many decisions at the state level are being made by people who don't know our communities."
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