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House District 17 will have a new representative in the Legislature, as State Rep. Stewart Barlow did not seek reelection this year.

Now, Republican nominee Lili Bitner faces Democrat Eric Last in the Davis County election.

On her website, Bitner describes herself as a strong conservative who would prioritize fiscal responsibility, local control of education and addressing concerns about the Great Salt Lake. Bitner did not respond to The Salt Lake Tribune’s invitation to answer a questionnaire featuring reader questions.

Last’s website identifies him as a lifelong Davis County resident, who has lived the last 24 years in the Layton/Kaysville area.

Election Day is Nov. 3. Mail 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.

Candidates submitted photos and answers through a questionnaire. Answers may have been edited for style and clarity. Candidate responses are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

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?

Bitner: Did not answer.

Last: When legislators go out of their way to make special deals with friends and family, or create sneaky organizations to approve projects without public scrutiny (MIDA), it is obvious to voters that we have representatives who have given in to the corrupting influence of political power. It’s time to vote for new representatives. As a representative, I will commit to recusing myself from introducing or voting on legislation when I have a conflict of interest.

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?

Bitner: Did not answer.

Last: I will work to not just expand the housing supply, but incentivize housing projects that are committed to provide homes that are actually affordable. I also support raising the minimum wage in Utah. I also support improving access to Medicaid for Utahns and eliminating unnecessary paperwork burdens that are designed to make it harder for eligible people to access care.

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?

Bitner: Did not answer.

Last: There is no magic solution to our water woes. It will take significant efforts and sacrifices from all stakeholders in order to restore The Great Salt Lake to healthy levels. We need to find ways to send more than a million acre-feet of water to the lake each year that is currently being diverted for other uses. Reducing residential/commercial water used for turfgrass and the amount of water we essentially ship overseas via alfalfa exports are just a couple of the options we can look at.

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

Bitner: Did not answer.

Last: I believe that every Utahn has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Our Legislature has taken away some of those rights for transgender Utahns, even in the face of direct evidence from a study they themselves commissioned. I’ll work to restore the dignity of our trans neighbors/family members by making sure they can live as their authentic selves without government interference.

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.

Bitner: Did not answer.

Last: Against.

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.

Bitner: Did not answer.

Last: Against.

What’s your favorite book and why?

Bitner: Did not answer.

Last: I’m a little embarrassed to admit I haven’t read a book in many years, except when I was on a sensitive materials review committee in Davis County. I don’t have a favorite.