RaDene Hatfield RaDene Hatfield

Utah State Senate · District 16

Dr. David Fullmer

Director of Bands, Timpview High School

“RaDene has an uncommon gift for making good things happen. Her visions, coupled with a dizzying work ethic, become reality. She is an outspoken supporter of public education and of those who work with students everyday. I am grateful for her outstanding work as Parent Council President for the Timpview Band. In a state where some politicians seem to wear an Anti-UEA position like a badge of honor, it is refreshing to work with RaDene. She begins conversations from a position of respect and dignity rather than distrust, condescension, and attempts at intimidation. She cares deeply about the community and has the experience and skills to make an important difference. Her candidacy gives voice to important issues in the District 16 State Senate debate.”

Mark Swonson

Utah Citizen

“I fully support RaDene Hatfield Senate District #16 because she brings much experience, enthusiasm, and integrity back into the Legislature. As a Senator, she will be accountable to her constituents and listen to there concerns regarding education, upholding strong family values, keeping taxes low and using state funds conservatively.”

Norm Jones

Utah Citizen

“RaDene has a unique combination of experience, integrity, values, and compassion that make her an ideal candidate for the Utah Senate. I also admire her moxie. We sorely need people like RaDene to restore balance and fairness to the Utah legislature and ensure that we are getting the representation we deserve. Please join me in supporting her campaign.”

Douglas Cortney

Utah Citizen

Utah needs legislators who value service over self, citizens over party and, yes, progress over politics. We need legislators who care more about providing ethical service than about keeping the title “Senator” in front of their names. RaDene Hatfield is such a person, and that's why I’m proud to support her candidacy for the Utah Senate.

Kena Jo Mathews

Past Chairperson of the Democratic Women of Utah County

RaDene is a well respected and proven leader who will do the right things for the right reasons. She is not about politics—she is about making things better for her family, neighbors, and community. She is highly principled with strong values and will be a true advocate for the people she is elected to represent.

Randy Merrill

"RaDene sees problems as opportunities, swatting them away as though they are only there to make her contributions more interesting.  Casual acquaintances become collaborators because her enthusiasm is contagious, and good friends are swept up in volunteer frenzy as her energy creates momentum.  She inspires others to make contributions by always being the first to volunteer when ask, regularly offering more than is expected, and commonly inviting others to participate." -- Letter to the Selection Committee for the Huntsman Education for Excellence Award, April 2008

Dennis V. Pratt

RaDene Hatfield is a devoted and caring mother that is highly involved in worthy efforts to improve our local community.  She has public policy experience that will help her find creative solutions to the challenges we face in Provo and in Utah.   RaDene is a good listener and collaborator, and I know she will represent the voters in Provo with our local community's best interests at heart.  I know she will make the funding of our public schools a high priority, and she will work hard to provide the educational opportunities our children need and deserve.   I endorse her candidacy for Utah Senate District 16.

Timpview High School Band Students

"Mrs. Hatfield has helped me so much in my leadership position on the Student Band Council.  I know that if I need something, I can go to her and she will work with me to make it happen"

"We make the music but she makes it happen!"

"Not only does Mrs. Hatfield help and benefit the band as a whole, but she takes time to get to know each student individually and become acquainted with the students"

"Mrs. Hatfield truly cares about each us.  She gives and loves and does so much for this band.  Our program would cease to function without her loving persistence and diligence to our cause"