Jonathan Dee Garrard is the Constitution party candidate for House District 21. His opponents are Jim Gowans (D)(incumbent) and Douglas Sagers (R).

His website is www.utah-constitution-party.org and he did not provide a Facebook fan page or Twitter account at the time of publication. He can be reached via email at garrard4house21@wirelessbeehive.com.

Here are Jonathan’s answers to my absurd questions:

1)      How long have you lived in your district and what made you move there in the first place? I have lived in my district for 11 consecutive years with my beautiful wife.  We purchased our own home in this location shortly after we were married and it is the town where I grew up.

2)      What does your family look like (married; kids; pets)? Very good looking, but I have a biased opinion on this matter.  I am happily married, with 5 awesome children.  Two boys and two girls at home with a premie baby boy at the hospital.  We hope he can come home soon. We currently have a pet pheasant, which was hatched about the same time as the birth of our newborn son.

3)      What do you drive? What is your dream vehicle? A minivan and a pickup truck.  My dream vehicle is anything which will fit my family and is reliable.

4)      What was the last book you finished? Just finished reading “The Slippery Slope” by Lemony Snickett’s to my kids
a few days ago.

5)      What is your favorite store and/or restaurant in your district? My favorite store in the district is Macey’s grocery store, which is closed on Sunday’s.  We don’t have a favorite restaurant we go to.

6)      Turn your head to the right, what do you see? My kitchen, family, and just outside is our garden.

7)      In 25 words or less, explain why you are part of the Constitution party. Missing: The Constitution of the United States; last known location:  hanging by a thread; wanted for questioning:  a donkey and an elephant; reward:  freedom maintained for you and your posterity.

8)      Who would win if a bear and a shark fought each other (feel free to explain)? On land, a bear would win, all it would have to do is keep the shark out of the water long enough to let it suffocate.  In the water, the shark would only need to drag the bear under the water long enough to let it drown.

9)      In 50 words or less, explain why you want to be a public servant. Nowadays, elected leaders generally attempt to control the public rather than serve them.  I personally like receiving service in all aspects of my life, and I enjoy giving service to all those around me.  Show me by example, rather than controlling me.

10)  What was the last cultural event you went to? Days of 47 parade.

11)  What are the three things you plan to fight for when elected? Freedom; Less Federal involvement and more local involvement — Government governs best when it is easily approachable by everyone. The closer Government is
to us, the more they listen; Lower Taxes.

12)  Do you know what OMGWTFBBQ stands for? Ouch, My Government Wants Taxes, Flesh, Blood, Billions, & Quadrillions :)

13)  What is the most important amendment in the Bill of Rights? The Tenth.  If it’s not in the Constitution specifically, it should be taken care of by the state, or even better a local jurisdiction.

14)  What is your favorite band? Symphonic Band.

15)  If you could change one thing about your district, what would it be? Freeze and eventually remove Property Taxes.

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