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Senate District 28 spans the western portions of Juab, Millard, Beaver and Iron counties and a sliver of Washington County and is grappling with issues related to water, data centers and drought.

It is currently represented by Republican Sen. Evan Vickers, who began serving in the House in 2009 before moving to the Senate in 2013.

If he is reelected, Vickers is making a bid to be the new Senate President.

To get there, he has to beat Democrat Richard Robillard, who, according to his campaign website, served in the Navy, worked as a sheriff’s deputy and as a chef and cooking instructor.

The Salt Lake Tribune posed the following questions, based on a reader survey about the issues Utahns felt were most important this election season, to each of the candidates.

Robillard did not respond. Vickers’ answers may have been edited slightly for length, style or grammar.

Election Day is Nov. 3. Ballots must be dropped off at a ballot dropbox by 8 p.m. on Election Day or, if returned by mail, must be received by the county clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Utah voters told us government corruption is their top concern in this year’s election. Why do you think voters feel this way? And why should Utahns trust you to represent them?

Robillard: Did not respond.

Vickers: I feel that much of that narrative is driven by what is observed on the national political scene. This negative dialogue has spilled over into state politics, as well. There have been some policy initiatives by the Legislature that a majority of the public did not agree with, which adds to why people may feel the way they do. I don’t see corruption and listen to my constituents and respond to them in order to build the trust with them that I need to serve them.

Utahns told us affordability is their second-highest priority in this election. How would you help Utahns afford housing, groceries, gas and other day-to-day expenses?

Robillard: Did not respond.

Vickers: As a state senator, I can’t lower oil prices and decrease tariffs, which is causing a great deal of the volatility in everyday prices. I also cannot dictate wages. The market will drive those. What I can do is work to keep the economy strong and continue to work with the business sector to provide higher-paying jobs and stable employment. I can also encourage taxpayers to, where possible, put money aside for difficult times. I also support continued efforts to lower taxes.

Water resources were also a top concern for voters. What policies would you support as Utah looks to balance growth with preservation of the Great Salt Lake and the Colorado River?

Robillard: Did not respond.

Vickers: The health of the Great Salt Lake is critical to our state. I support continued efforts to preserve as much water as possible going into the lake. We have critical water issues in my district that differ from those around the Great Salt Lake. I support continued policies and funding to do aquifer recharge projects, water reuse projects and strong conservation initiatives and incentives. I support Utah’s continued efforts to protect our Colorado River allotment. We all have to work together on this.

What is another topic you care about and want to address if elected to public office?

Robillard: Did not respond.

Vickers: I care a great deal about rural issues. I grew up and live in rural Utah and most of my district is very rural. Agriculture, water, land use, education, economic development and healthcare are all critically important to rural Utah. I will continue to work with existing and new businesses interested in rural Utah, farmers and ranchers, educators and others to make sure that the rural lifestyle is alive and well in Utah.

How will you vote on Constitutional Amendment A? If passed, the amendment will stop the practice of publishing the full text of amendments and ballot questions by lawmakers in a newspaper for 60 days ahead of an election and instead require that text to be published on two state websites.

Robillard: Did not respond.

Vickers: For.

How will you vote on Constitutional Amendment B? If passed, citizen-proposed laws that increase taxes would need to be approved by 60% of voters, instead of a simple majority.

Robillard: Did not respond.

Vickers: For.

Q7. What’s your favorite book and why?

Robillard: Did not respond.

Vickers: “Principle Centered Leadership,” by Stephen R. Covey. I read this early in my political career and it has been a guiding light in how I conduct myself. I especially like the principle of “seek first to understand then be understood.”