Endorsements
I am incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support and endorsements I've received from community members, local leaders, and organizations. Your trust in my vision for our city is both humbling and inspiring. Knowing that I have your confidence fuels my commitment to serving our community with integrity and purpose. Thank you for standing with me—your endorsement is not just a statement of support, but evidence to me that our collaborative potential is greater than any one of us realize.
"Since being elected to the Utah House of Representatives representing Ivins, Santa Clara and St. George, I have been working to keep property taxes low and cost of living affordable in Utah. I fought the freeze on the state school levy that increased property taxes in Utah and I was instrumental in helping pass HB110 that stopped automatic increases in property taxes.
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Shad Johnsen is committed to maintaining important city services in Ivins and keeping taxes low. For this reason, I support Shad for Ivins City Council."
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Representative Neil Walter | Via Email
Shad Johnsen is a successful small business owner with a natural curiosity, who is asking the right questions of residents, city staff, and elected officials to get the answers Ivins residents deserve.
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He is a strong communicator who values transparency and will work to improve openness in local government.
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Shad listens carefully, will weigh out what is best for Ivins, and will combine a deep respect for the city's history with a personal commitment to invest in its future.
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Natalie Larsen City Council Member | St George City Utah
I had the privilege of serving alongside Shad on the Board of Directors for Leadership Dixie. During our time together, I was consistently impressed by Shad's creative approach to problem-solving. When faced with a challenge, he didn't just look for the standard solution; he brought fresh, innovative ideas to the table that truly elevated our purposes.
I am confident that Shad will bring this same level of forward-thinking leadership to Ivins City Council, helping to find smart, new ways to address the community's needs.
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Larene Cox School Board Member | Washington County School District
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"During my time serving with Shad on the Board of Directors for Leadership Dixie, I witnessed his drive and focus firsthand. With an innovative mindset, he consistently balanced the desire for progress with the wisdom of preserving what already worked well. He respected the program’s legacy while remaining committed to guiding it into an exciting new phase.
Beyond his leadership and vision, Shad embodies the core moral qualities essential to effective service and collaboration."
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Brad Buhanan | Director of Community Engagement | Tech Ridge Development
Via Linkedin
"I had the honor of working side by side Shad for over three years as co-members of the Leadership Dixie Board of Directors and Leadership Dixie Executive Committee. During those years, Shad brought his business knowledge, passion for innovation, and systematic organization and leadership techniques to the table. Shad did not just want to help Leadership Dixie maintain it’s goals and objectives, he wanted to go a step further and leave it better than where he found it. He was innovative with fundraising initiatives, started alumni activities, and took the marketing to the next level with social media and special videos presentations which helped to boost interests and memberships.
It is no surprise to me that Shad now has the desire to focus his time, talents, and energy in his home town of Ivins, Utah. Due to his several years of living in this area, his successful businesses, and the several years associated with Leadership Dixie, he is equipped with the knowledge, the know-how, and especially the network to not only solve complicated issues but to leave Ivins better than where he found it!
Based on Shad’s high work and personal ethics and morals, his dedication to integrity and transparency, and love for his community and country, I highly recommend Shad Johnson to represent the citizens of Ivins as a member of their city’s council."
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Jared Redfearn | Lieutenant | Washington County Sheriff's Office | Via Linkedin
“On behalf of the Ron Densley family, I would like to Endorse Shad Johnsen we feel that he would be a great asset to the town of Ivins in respect those old-time residents that have been here for a long time.”
Ron Densley | Previous 2 Term Ivins City Council Member | Long Time Ivins Resident [Recommendation via text]
"I had the privilege of serving alongside Shad on the Leadership Dixie board here in Washington County. What stood out to me most was his unwavering character and the way he consistently put the good of the community first.
Shad is the kind of leader who inspires confidence because he leads with integrity and heart. He listens carefully, brings people together, and always looks for ways to make a positive impact. His stalwart leadership was evident in every aspect we worked on—steady, thoughtful, and always guided by what would best serve those around him.
Washington County is a better place because of leaders like Shad, and I feel fortunate to have worked with him in service to our community. I highly recommend him to any effort that calls for strong civic leadership and a genuine commitment to making a difference."
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General Manager Ryan Coates | Solente
Via Linkedin
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shad both in business and participating alongside him in a mastermind group for over five years. He’s the kind of person you enjoy working with—he listens carefully, responds thoughtfully, and brings out the best in the people around him.
One of the things I admire most is how he’s aware of his own weaknesses and makes it a point to surround himself with people who lift him up and bring different strengths.
As Chair of the Board for Leadership Dixie, he made a big impact by introducing creative fundraising ideas and helping the program gain more visibility. Beyond business, Shad is a dedicated husband and father, as well as a trustworthy, innovative leader who’s always full of fresh ideas."
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Justin Bundy | Home Equity Retirement Specialist | Reverse Mortgage Freedom
Via Linkedin
