Stephen Sandstrom

Education

Brigham Young University.

Career

He has a bachelor"s degree in political science from Brigham Young University, but has largely worked in architecture and is a 4th generation architect. Sandstorm spent his childhood in a politically active home. He parents were also outdoor enthusiasts and he spent a great deal of time backpacking and camping in remote areas around the western United States. in As a boy Stephen once rode his bicycle into Provo, where he came across campaign literature and decided to help distribute this literature.

As a young man he heard a Prisoner Of War speak, which influenced his desire to join the military.

At 17 he earned his pilot"s licence and at age 19 he left to serve a Latter-Day Saints mission. After his Mission, he joined the military.

He started working for his father"s architectural firm at a young age and also per sued his dream of being a pilot. He received his pilots license on his 17th birthday (the earliest time you can become a licensed pilot).

He also became involved in politics.

After his father"s stroke, Stephen took over his business and made it a success. Later he become a part of the Orem city council. As a Utah representative, Stephen was a strong proponent of public education He also passed significant legislation to further 2nd Amendment Rights.

He built a record of fighting against gambling, identity theft, and restriction to use of public lands.

In 2010, Sandstrom announced that he was drafting immigration legislation similar to Arizona"s controversial immigration law, Bachelor of Science 1070. He later reversed his position on unauthorized immigration and called for the passage of the DREAM Acting.

He decided to leave his seat in the Utah Legislature in 2012 and run for Congress in the newly created 4th Congressional District. On April 21, 2012, at the Utah Republican Convention, Sandstrom was defeated by Mia Love as nominee to run for Utah"s 4th District congressional seat.

After spending nearly 18 years in political office, he officially retired from politics and now concentrates his efforts on his architectural career and per suing his mountain climbing ambitions and spending time in the outdoors.

Achievements

• A short time later, he was awarded the Boy Scouts of America"s Eagle scout award.

Membership

He is a former politician and was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2007 through 2012. Prior to serving in the Utah Legislature, he was a member of the Orem City Council from 1994 through 2006. He is a member of the Utah house of representatives.