Bettina Smith Edmondson, Home Grown in Layton...

Hello! My name is Bettina Smith Edmondson, and I am running for re-election to the Layton City Council. I was born and raised in Layton. I attended Sarah Jane Adams Elementary, North Layton Jr. High, and I am proud to be a Northridge Knight; Graduating Class of 1997. I am also a proud alumni of the University of Utah and I hold an MBA from Weber State University School of Business. I love our city and I am grateful for the life my husband and I have made here for our children. I'm running for re-election because I want to continue to improve upon my work as your City Councilmember, making Layton a place where our kids and grandkids can grow and thrive.

I have always been a bridge builder, with friends and colleagues from various backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and viewpoints. I always seek to find common ground in order to move forward together. Growing up as a child of Hill Air Force Base employees, I have a strong love and respect for our military community and the faith and ethical principles taught by my parents have guided me throughout my life.

I have served the Utah community as a public employee for the State of Utah and in healthcare within the Intermountain Hospital System for over fifteen years. I currently work as a Sr. Healthcare Economics Consultant where I consult healthcare leaders on ways to reduce cost of healthcare to members and the system at-large through the use of data and analytics. I have also worked in volunteer capacities for different organizations, building budgets and maintaining finances. With four years of experience on the City Council, I can say that I am the best-qualified candidate to serve you. My Council assignments have included:

•  Layton Communities That Care
• Utah League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee
• Layton Youth Court
• Community Action Council
• Davis Arts Council Liaison