Katie Dahle

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Katie Dahle

Nonpartisan

Canyons School District, District 3

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Nancy Tingey

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Brigham Young University

Graduate

University of Utah

Personal

Profession

Business owner

Contact

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Katie Dahle is a member of the Canyons School District in Utah, representing District 3. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Dahle ran for election to the Canyons School District to represent District 3 in Utah. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Dahle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Katie Dahle's career experience includes working as a business owner and teacher. She earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a graduate degree from the University of Utah.

Elections

2024

See also: Canyons School District, Utah, elections (2024)

General election

General election for Canyons School District, District 3

Katie Dahle defeated Barbara A. Gentry in the general election for Canyons School District, District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Katie Dahle (Nonpartisan)	54.6	8,386
		Barbara A. Gentry (Nonpartisan)	45.4	6,962

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 15,348
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Katie Dahle and Barbara A. Gentry advanced from the primary for Canyons School District, District 3.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Dahle in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Katie Dahle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dahle's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Katie Dahle comes from a long line of educators. She taught school for a number of years before taking a break to raise her four kids. During those years she volunteered frequently in the classroom and the community and has served for over 10 years on School Community Councils at four different schools including as the chair and vice chair. Her three younger children are current Canyons District students. She owns a financial education company with her husband, Jim. Katie has spent her life living around the world and the United States as the daughter and later the spouse of Air Force officers. She graduated from Yokota High School in Tokyo, Japan, completed her undergraduate education at Brigham Young University in Sports Medicine, and a Masters in Special Physical Education at the University of Utah. In her free time, she loves to be in the outdoors with her family biking, hiking, skiing, canyoneering, coaching youth sports or cozied up with a good book or puzzle.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Our Canyons School District has done a good job at providing a quality education for the students in our district. I hope to continue on the legacy of the board members that have served previously. I’m running for school board as I feel it is important that we have parents of current students on our school board that understand the pressing issues of our families. I want to continue to provide the services necessary for all students to succeed at their fullest potential.
• I’ve heard from current teachers and administrators that they need better support from the school board. My goal is to seek to better understand and support the needs and concerns of our district administrators, teachers, and staff.
• Our community members deserve better transparency on the increasing taxes and bond expenses. I hope to improve communication between our communities and the school board. I'd also like to see improved transparency and communication about long term capital improvement plans and the associated bonds.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education funding, student and staff mental health, healthcare policy

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I'm a current parent of students in Canyons District, a former teacher, and a business owner. Each of these areas provide me with expertise to serve successfully as a school board member.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

A school board member has the responsibility for providing leadership and implementing policies that helps the district run well and focuses on helping all students to achieve at their highest potential. They also are stewards of the taxpayer money and the judicious use of those funds.

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