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Why Am I Running For St George City Council?

I am a POSITIVE VOICE for a city with a BRIGHT FUTURE.

What People Are Saying About Dannielle:

“You can rely on her to keep our best interest at the forefront with all she does while maintaining an equitable approach for all.”

Pat Dalpiaz, Active St. George Resident
“She is a voice for the growing and beautifully diverse residents here, and I value her leadership.”

Kent Carollo, Longtime Resident
“C/W Larkin is always prepared; she does her homework. Her knowledge from the Planning Commission is invaluable. When Dannielle speaks, we know it is well thought out and worth listening to.”

Keith and Judy Bozeman, Longtime Residents
“On every issue, Dannielle seems genuinely open minded and eager to hear all points of view and also get input from experts. She has no “agenda”…other than making her community the best possible place to live.”

Craig Shanklin, Longtime Resident
“Dannielle's exactly the kind of leader that I wish all of our leaders were in terms of how she serves, the way she goes about her business, and what she does to try to help all people in the community feel included.”

Kye Nordfelt, Longtime Resident
“Dannielle is an example to me of someone that embodies true leadership and a willingness to be mindful and compassionate in her decisions in her advocacy for the city and the citizens in it.”

Justin Stum (MS, LMFT), Business Owner (Justin Stum Consulting)
“The more I get to know Dannielle, the more I appreciate her dedication, her knowledge, her values and her interpersonal skills. She is, without a doubt, the right person to advocate for and promote St George and all the things we so much like about living here.”

Kim Pollock, Frequent Community Volunteer
“Many politicians talk about their love of the arts but Dannielle has been actively involved in our arts community and working towards elevating many different arts organizations and cultural interests in our wonderful community. She has a can-do spirit and believes in collaboration.”

Bruce R. Bennett, President of St. George Musical Theater
“Dannielle takes the necessary time and effort to do her homework on each city issue, coming to meetings fully prepared and not wasting anyone’s time. I have never seen her appear judgmental or angry, but rather always simply eager to find the truth and seek a solution that works for most. Vote for Dannielle!”

Celia Bertoia, Business Owner (Bertoia Art & Appraisal LLC)
"Dannielle is a champion for everything our family loves about living in St. George; an active outdoor lifestyle, bike trails, vibrant and diverse community events, the promotion and preservation of the arts, access to our beautiful city parks, and most importantly, kindness, respect, and inclusion."

Jill Mortensen, Active St. George Resident
“Dannielle is a voice of reason on our council. She puts the people of St. George and the city of St. George first, dealing with what is best for the city.”

Doug Hamilton, Longtime Resident and Frequent Community Volunteer
“I've known Dannielle almost the entire time I've been in St. George, and I know her to be one of the smartest people in town. She knows everything about running a city, everything from zoning regulations, from her time on the planning commission, to solid waste management policy, and everything in between.”

Marianne Hamilton, Longtime Resident and Frequent Community Volunteer
"The thing I'm most impressed with and want to share with you is how dedicated and engaged Dannielle really is in doing this work. She does her homework, gets to know the people, and gets to know the organizations."

Amber Rich, Community Health Specialist
"I know of no one who has a better finger on the pulse of this entire community than Dannielle does. She does not serve just one particular political agenda or speak for any one subgroup of our population."

Marshall Topham, Retired Educational Administrator
“Her last 4 years have been stunning — she’s done so much for our quality of life, including fighting for parks, bike trails, smart transportation, farmers’ markets… everything!”

Peter Fuller, Business Owner (The Workflow Academy)

I Want to Emphasize the Importance of LOCAL LIVING Which Includes:

SPENDING OUR MONEY IN OUR COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM
EVERY VOICE HEARD
KNOWING OUR NEIGHBORS
LISTENING AND WORKING WITH DIVERSE/CREATIVE IDEAS FROM OUR CITIZENS
WORKING TOWARD THE GOAL OF A SECONDARY WATER SYSTEM CITY-WIDE SO FARMS CAN FLOURISH AND GARDENS CAN BE GROWN ECONOMICALLY

MAKING THE LONG-TERM HEALTH OF OUR CITIZENS AND OUR LAND A PRIORITY
ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY SELF-SUFFICIENCY
SUPPORTING ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IN ALL ITS FORMS
PROMOTING AND PROTECTING OUR VITAL DOWNTOWN AREA
ENCOURAGING SMART INCREMENTAL GROWTH
EMBRACING CREATIVE HOUSING IDEAS THAT BRING BEAUTY TO OUR COMMUNITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO OUR RESIDENTS

Dannielle Larkin, candidate for St. George City Council

About Dannielle

Born in Mesa, Arizona, raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a proud resident of St. George for the past 32 years. I have a great love for the desert landscape and the people who reside in it. My husband Darrin and I own a commercial contracting business and raised four children on an acre in Little Valley. After loving the rural life for 25 years, we moved to downtown St. George. We have loved the opportunity to experience the beauty, sights and sounds of our lovely downtown core. I have a dog, two cats, a love for container gardening, a podcast addiction, and a garage full of bicycles. I enjoy cycling with my husband, hiking in our beautiful environment, collecting and promoting art, loving people and recognizing their inherent goodness, creating safe community spaces, and volunteering for and promoting our local not-for-profit groups.

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Experience

Local small business owner: L&L Mechanical Contractors

Co-founder of the St. George Bicycle Collective 501(c)3 community bike shop (began as Bike Kitchen 2015)

Bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University majoring in Sociology, minoring in Anthropology
Associates degree from Dixie College

Past Positions

2020 - 2023 DOVE Center Board Member
2018 - 2021 Bicycle Collective Statewide Board Member
2018 - 2020 President of the Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance (SUBA) 501(c)3
2020 Love, Listen, Lead Statewide task force member
2016 - 2019 St. George City Planning Commissioner
Past Chair and Board member of St. George Art Around the Corner 501(c)3

Current Positions

2020 - Present St. George City Councilor
2021 - Present Virgin River Land Trust Board Member
2021 - Present St George Musical Theater Board Member
2021 - Present Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic Board Member
2020 - Present Washington County Solid Waste District Board Member
2020 - Present Dixie Transportation Executive Committee Board Member
2020 - Present St. George Art Commission Member
2020 - Present St. George Children’s Museum Board Member
2023 Board Member, Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance (SUBA) 501(c)3

Accolades

Recipient 2023 Complete Streets Changemaker from Smart Growth America
Recipient 2023 Woman of the Year Women’s Influence Network
Recipient 2023 Outstanding Citizen Volunteer Utah Recreation and Parks Association
Recipient 2023 Utah Tech University Presidential Award for Community Engagement-Community Engaged Alumni
Recipient 2021 Element Award St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
Helped establish the Meet the Masters Art Program at a few local elementary schools

Love Local Living

Where You Live.

Where YOU Belong!

Why Am I Running For St George City Council?

What People Are Saying About Dannielle:

“You can rely on her to keep our best interest at the forefront with all she does while maintaining an equitable approach for all.”

“She is a voice for the growing and beautifully diverse residents here, and I value her leadership.”

“C/W Larkin is always prepared; she does her homework. Her knowledge from the Planning Commission is invaluable. When Dannielle speaks, we know it is well thought out and worth listening to.”

“On every issue, Dannielle seems genuinely open minded and eager to hear all points of view and also get input from experts. She has no “agenda”…other than making her community the best possible place to live.”

“Dannielle's exactly the kind of leader that I wish all of our leaders were in terms of how she serves, the way she goes about her business, and what she does to try to help all people in the community feel included.”

“Dannielle is an example to me of someone that embodies true leadership and a willingness to be mindful and compassionate in her decisions in her advocacy for the city and the citizens in it.”

“The more I get to know Dannielle, the more I appreciate her dedication, her knowledge, her values and her interpersonal skills. She is, without a doubt, the right person to advocate for and promote St George and all the things we so much like about living here.”

“Many politicians talk about their love of the arts but Dannielle has been actively involved in our arts community and working towards elevating many different arts organizations and cultural interests in our wonderful community. She has a can-do spirit and believes in collaboration.”

“Dannielle is a voice of reason on our council. She puts the people of St. George and the city of St. George first, dealing with what is best for the city.”

"The thing I'm most impressed with and want to share with you is how dedicated and engaged Dannielle really is in doing this work. She does her homework, gets to know the people, and gets to know the organizations."

"I know of no one who has a better finger on the pulse of this entire community than Dannielle does. She does not serve just one particular political agenda or speak for any one subgroup of our population."

“Her last 4 years have been stunning — she’s done so much for our quality of life, including fighting for parks, bike trails, smart transportation, farmers’ markets… everything!”