"When the founding fathers laid out plans for our Constitution the voice of the people was the most important issue. I am and always will be the voice of the people."

Boy Scout Leader - 30 years

Utah Special Olympics

President, Utah Lupus Foundation

Vice Chair, Utah Children's Health Insurance Program Advisory Council

Governor's Council for People with Disabilities

Vice Chair, Utah State University Wasatch Continuing Education Advisory Council

Honorary Utah Highway Patrolman

Riverton Water Committee

Coach/Officiator community youth programs to include: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Wrestling and Volleyball

President/Chairman Utah Consumer Credit Counseling Service

Riverton Town Days

Substitute teacher Jordan School District

Draper/Riverton Rotary, Executive Committee

In-class, Corporate Consultant with Jordan School District - 5 years

Community Service

Utah House of Representatives District 52 for 10 years.

Utah Legislative Committees: Education, Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Rules, Transportation, Health & Human Services, Judiciary

Riverton City Planning and Zoning Commissioner

Chairman of Executive Offices Appropriations and Political Subdivisions Committee

Voting Precinct Chairman, Neighborhood Voter Registration Coordinator

Political Involvement

Education

Consistently Voted Against Voucher & Tuition Tax Credit Bills.

Passed legislation to create Financial Literacy education in core curriculum for graduation

Voted to restructure education funding in Utah to increase teacher pay and per-pupil spending.

Safety & Quality of Life

Passed legislation to fully fund Utah Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) without using taxes

Actively worked with Herriman citizens and the EPA to resolve lead and arsenic contamination cleanup

Brought EPA exposure team to Riverton Elementary when kids became ill from unknown fumes

Worked with citizens and State to resolve ground water contamination by Kennecott in South Jordan

Obtained pay parity increases for Utah Highway Patrol and the Department of Corrections

Growth & Transportation

Responsible for expansion of 12600/12300 South from 7th East to Bangerter Highway

Negotiated compromise on concrete median barriers for citizens with UDOT

Protected private property and maximized compensation for property owners on 12600 South

Constituent Service

Passed legislation for Portability of Services for citizens with disabilities keeping costs neutral

Delayed implementation of sewer connect fee increase for Herriman citizens and home builders

Sponsored legislation to cap interest rates on predatory pay-day loans

Honors & Awards

Outstanding Legislator, Utah Honorary Consulate Corps 

Legislator of the year, Utah ARC

Hero on the hill (six years in a row) Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities

Legislator of the Year, Utah Children

Outstanding Legislator, Utah Public Safety and Utah Highway Patrol

Special Recognition Award, US State Department

Vietnam Cross of Gallantry

Navy Commendation Medal

As a passionate defender of citizen rights, small business and public education, Dave Hogue served ten years in the Utah House of Representatives. His representation of District 52 brought attention to the challenges of growth in Riverton, Herriman and South Jordan, public education, and the need for children€™s healthcare.

While attending the University of Missouri, Dave enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam Conflict. After serving two tours in Viet Nam, he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and was nominated for a Bronze Star. After college he completed a 25-year career in banking and finance and subsequently founded his own small business for 17 years.

Dave has been married to Becky Jarvis Hogue for 43 years. They have seven children and 13 grandchildren, and have lived in Riverton for 29 years.  

Legislative Record & Achievements