Speaker of the House
State of Utah
Bio:
Mike Schultz was born and raised in Weber County, and doesn’t want to live anywhere else. In 2015, he was elected to the Legislature to represent Utah’s 12th House District that includes Hooper, Roy, and West Haven. He has been Speaker of the House since November 2023.
Schultz learned the value of hard work at a young age by working on his grandfather’s cattle farm, selling worms to fishermen, milking cows at a neighbor’s dairy farm, hauling hay, and roofing homes. As a general contractor, Schultz owned and operated several small businesses, including his home building company, which he stepped away from in 2023. Schultz currently owns and operates a family ranch in Croydon, Utah.
Speaker Schultz has a passion for public service and has championed policies like increasing funding for Utah students, conserving Utah’s water supply, and investing in transportation infrastructure all while balancing the budget and cutting taxes. He’s known for building partnerships, creating wins through smart compromise, and he believes common sense and straight talk should guide the way.
Mike and his wife, Melissa, are the proud parents of six children and three grandchildren. When not busy with work, he can be found in the great outdoors hunting, fishing, snowmobiling or fixing something on the ranch.
Title: Turning the Tide: Legislative Perspectives and Solutions to Navigating Water Policy: Lakeside Chat with Speaker Mike Schultz and Rep. Casey Snider
Abstract: Utah’s future depends on smart and sustainable water policies. The Legislature has taken a hands-on approach to protecting, enhancing, and preserving Utah’s water systems and resources. Join Speaker Mike Schultz and Representative Casey Snider as they discuss water, conservation, and Great Salt Lake policies from the 2024 General Legislative Session.