How 2 LGBTQ council candidates plan to heal St. George's cultural divide.
There are 16 candidates vying for three council seats with a primary vote with a Sept. 5 primary election.| Aug. 28, 2023, 2:55 p.m.Division over drag shows may have plagued St. George over the 18 months, but two City Council candidates who are prominent in the LGBTQ community insist they can bridge the divide.
Hodges, an entrepreneur who co-owns a telecommunications firm that offers digital phone service to companies, concurs with Knight’s assessment. Knight was born in Connecticut and lived in a number of places before settling with her mother in St. George when she was a sophomore in high school. She said growing up in a dysfunctional family made it difficult for her to navigate her youth.
“She’s got a great energy about her,” Acosta said. “She’s willing to hear anyone out and doesn’t prejudge anyone by their circumstances or how they look. She’s advocated for victims of domestic violence and sexual violence and has pushed for gay rights and more affordable housing. She’s a really righteous person.”Hodges, who is getting married in February, also wants to promote greater unity in municipal government.
Hodges’ home as a boy was situated between the St. George Temple and what is now Utah Tech University. He grew up as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a Spanish-speaking mission in the Scottsdale, Arizona, area. He said his faith remains an integral part of his life, and he views his familiarity with the community as one of his primary assets.
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