Stephen Sandstrom
| Stephen Sandstrom | |
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| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 58th district |
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In office 2007–2012 |
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| Succeeded by | Keven Stratton |
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| Born | 1964 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Religion | Latter-day Saint |
Stephen Eric Sandstrom (born 1964) is a licensed architect, airline transport rated pilot, avid hunter, outdoorsman, high-altitude mountaineer, and survival enthusiast. He is a former politician and was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2007 through 2012. Prior to serving in the Utah Legislature, he was a member of the Orem City Council from 1994 through 2006. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from Brigham Young University, but has largely worked in architecture and is a 4th generation architect.
Sandstorm spent his childhood in a politically active home. Instead of watching television, Stephen's parents taught their children about American history, politics and the US constitution. He parents were also outdoor enthusiasts and he spent a great deal of time backpacking and camping in remote areas around the western United States. in As a boy Stephen once rode his bicycle into Provo, where he came across campaign literature and decided to help distribute this literature. A short time later, he was awarded the Boy Scouts of America's Eagle scout award. As a young man he heard a POW speak, which influenced his desire to join the military. At 17 he earned his pilot's licence and at age 19 he left to serve a Latter-Day Saints mission. After his Mission, he joined the military.
He started working for his father's architectural firm at a young age and also per sued his dream of being a pilot. He received his pilots license on his 17th birthday (the earliest time you can become a licensed pilot). He also became involved in politics. After his father's stroke, Stephen took over his business and made it a success. Later he became a part of the Orem city council. He is a member of the Utah house of representatives.
As a Utah representative, Stephen was a strong proponent of public education He also passed significant legislation to further 2nd Amendment Rights. He built a record of fighting against gambling, identity theft, and restriction to use of public lands. In 2010, Sandstrom announced that he was drafting immigration legislation similar to Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070. He later reversed his position on unauthorized immigration and called for the passage of the DREAM Act.
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