For more than four decades, Jim Dunnigan has called Taylorsville home, raising a family, running a small business, and serving our community. From helping incorporate Taylorsville to fighting higher taxes, federal overreach, and political corruption, Jim brings experience, integrity, and a deep respect for the people of Taylorsville and West Jordan.
Proven Leadership. Local Values.
Meet Jim
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Jim Dunnigan is a lifelong advocate for the community he proudly calls home. Jim and his wife Vicki have lived in Taylorsville for 48 years, where they raised their two children, both graduates of Taylorsville High School, and now enjoy time with their six grandchildren.
Jim’s commitment to service began locally. He served on the Taylorsville/Bennion Community Council from 1991 to 1996, helped organize Taylorsville’s incorporation as a city, and later served on Taylorsville’s inaugural City Council from 1996 to 2002. He is also a small business owner in Taylorsville and proudly serves as Chairman of the Taylorsville Dayzz Festival.
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As a state legislator, Jim Dunnigan has built a reputation for experience, integrity, and results. He has been recognized as a 2020 Business Champion by the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, named Utah Small Business Champion of the Year by the National Federation of Independent Business, received West Jordan’s Legislator of the Year award, and honored as a Top 30 Business-Friendly Legislator by the Utah Business Coalition.
Jim has also been recognized for his service and leadership by Taylorsville City, West Jordan City, the Utah Health Insurance Association, and community organizations across the state. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Utah and brings real-world experience to every decision he makes at the Capitol.
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Jim fights for the shared values of the people of Taylorsville and West Jordan. He has consistently opposed new taxes, voting against the food, gas, and property tax increases, because he believes families know how to spend their own money better than the government does.
As a small business owner, Jim understands what it takes to run payroll, comply with regulations, and create jobs. That’s why he champions lower taxes, fewer burdensome regulations, and policies that allow Utah’s economy to thrive.
Jim strongly supports Utah’s teachers and students, believing education decisions should be made by Utah families, not federal bureaucrats. He is also a staunch defender of states’ rights, local control, and government transparency. Jim led the investigation into former Attorney General John Swallow and passed Utah’s most significant campaign finance reform in decades.
Jim has consistently protected senior citizens in Utah by voting for and cosponsoring legislation to increase the amount of income seniors can earn without their Social Security benefits being taxed.
Protecting consumers is a priority for Jim. He sponsored and passed legislation to eliminate predatory lending practices, ensuring that individuals facing financial hardship are not taken advantage of.
Jim Dunnigan believes leadership means showing up, telling the truth, and putting the community first, always.
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Taxes: Protecting Family Budgets
Jim Dunnigan has consistently stood up for taxpayers. He voted against the food tax, against the gas tax, and against property tax increases because he believes families and seniors can spend their hard-earned money better than the government can.
Jim focuses on the real priorities of Taylorsville and West Jordan, working to keep taxes low while ensuring government lives within its means.
Economy & Jobs: Standing With Small Businesses
As a small business owner in Taylorsville, Jim understands the reality of running a business—making payroll, managing overhead, and balancing a budget while navigating burdensome regulations.
That real-world experience guides his work at the Capitol. Jim supports lower taxes and fewer unnecessary regulations so businesses can grow, create jobs, and keep Utah’s economy strong.
Education: Empowering Utah’s Students and Teachers
Jim supports Utah’s hardworking teachers and believes our children are our most valuable resource. He trusts Utah parents, educators, and communities to know what’s best for their students, not federal bureaucrats in Washington, D.C.
Jim fights to keep education decisions local, ensuring Utah students have unlimited opportunities to succeed and are prepared for the future.
Transparency & Accountability: Doing the Right Thing
Jim Dunnigan is a staunch defender of government transparency and accountability. He understands that elected officials work for the people, not political insiders.
Jim led the legislative investigation into former Attorney General John Swallow and then passed Utah’s most significant campaign finance reform in decades, proving that no one is above the law, even within his own party.
States’ Rights: Keeping Decisions Close to Home
Jim believes the best decisions are made locally by people who live, work, and raise families in Utah, not by Washington bureaucrats who have never set foot in our communities.
He has fought federal overreach in education, public lands, and healthcare, and works to protect Utah’s authority as our population grows, so Utahns remain in control of Utah’s future.
Consumer Protection: Ending Predatory Lending
Protecting consumers has been a priority throughout Jim’s legislative career. He believes people facing financial hardship should never be exploited through outrageous interest rates or endless loan extensions.
Jim sponsored and passed legislation that eliminated predatory lending practices in Utah, providing real protections for individuals and families when they need help the most.
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Chat with Jim
Jim Dunnigan believes good government starts with listening.
Whether you have a question, a concern, or an idea to share, your voice matters. Jim is committed to representing the people of Taylorsville and West Jordan with honesty, transparency, and respect, and that begins with staying connected to the community he serves.
Please contact him directly. Jim looks forward to hearing from you.
Email: ElectDunnigan@gmail.com
Phone: (801) 840-1800
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