Kay Christofferson Interview | From Civil Engineering to the Utah Legislature

🌳 Generations of Lehi | Kay Christofferson on Civil Engineering, Politics & Community ServiceWhat does it mean to serve the community you’ve called home your entire life? In the very first episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Kay Christofferson—lifelong Lehi resident, civil engineer, and Utah legislator.Kay reflects on his deep family roots in Lehi, his career as a civil engineer, and how those experiences prepared him for a life in public service. From childhood memories to his leadership in transportation and infrastructure, Kay shares how faith, family, and community values continue to guide his work.This wide-ranging conversation covers everything from local growth and public lands to education, immigration, and election integrity—offering a candid look at both the challenges and opportunities facing Lehi and Utah today.📌 Enjoy local stories and leadership insights? Subscribe for more Roots and Branches of Lehi episodes.🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted.⸻⏱ Key Moments in This Episode• 00:00 – Welcome to Roots and Branches of Lehi• 00:45 – Meet Kay Christofferson: Lifelong Lehi Resident• 01:45 – Career in Civil Engineering• 02:32 – Childhood Memories of Lehi• 07:37 – Transition to Politics• 11:35 – Challenges & Accomplishments in Public Office• 27:03 – Transportation & Infrastructure Issues• 36:54 – Federal Government & Public Lands• 39:03 – Education, Technology & Growth• 40:48 – Immigration & Community Safety• 43:52 – Building Trust in Government• 45:55 – Redistricting & Legislative Processes• 57:01 – Faith & Legislation• 59:43 – Family & Political Involvement• 01:02:33 – Future Legislative Goals• 01:08:02 – Encouraging Community Involvement• 01:11:57 – Final Thoughts & Reflections⸻👣 Related Topics:Kay Christofferson • Lehi Utah • Utah Legislature • Transportation & Infrastructure • Community Service • Family Legacy • Faith in Politics • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast • Civic Engagement • Local Leadership🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?✔️ Want to know the value of your home? → https://workharding.hifello.com/lp/6888f21970143a6397c98ea4✔️ Curious how much home you can afford? → https://workharding.com/affordability-calculator.php✔️ Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness Quiz → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/aAl6tzfvetiS329QNypM#KayChristofferson #RootsAndBranches #LehiUtah #CommunityLeadership #UtahPolitics #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots #Transportation #UtahLegislature #CivicEngagement