State House-district 70
Kay McIff
Rep. Kay McIff serves citizens in the counties of Emery, Sevier and Grand. He is the only Utah legislator with extensive experience in all three branches of government. He served for many years as a district court judge, prior to which he was a practicing attorney and served as an elected county attorney. His service in the executive branch also includes chair of a University Board of Trustees and a member of the State Board of Regents. Rep. McIff is a native of South Sanpete, a graduate of Manti High School, Utah State University and the University of Utah where he received a juris doctorate degree. He was instrumental in the establishment of Snow College Richfield and received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in 1996. He and his wife Renee live in Richfield and have five children and 12 grandchildren. Rep. McIff chairs the House Judiciary Committee and also serves on Public Education and Higher Education Committees. During his years as a legislator he has been a strong advocate for excellence in education and continued access to and multiple uses of public lands. In all of these assignments, he brings a voice of reason, experience and common sense.
