Welcome, Mr. Seegmiller, District 49
Welcome to the Democratic Caucus, Jay Seegmiller!
Jay Seegmiller
District 49
Jay has lived in district 49 for 20 years, where he and his wife of 30 years (Michelle) have raised their four children. Jay grew up in the Glendale area of Salt Lake City and graduated from South High School. He started working for the Union Pacific Railroad as a switchman the year he graduated, while he continued his studies at the University of Utah. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 11 years in several capacities including brakeman, conductor, and yardmaster. In 1987 Jay started working for Amtrak as a conductor, a job he has enjoyed for 21 years. At Amtrak, Jay has been recognized with Amtrak’s “President’s Service and Safety Award.”
Protecting the interests of his fellow workers has been a priority for Jay. He has been active in the United Transportation Union during his entire career at Amtrak. He has represented members in Utah, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico as the Local Chairperson and the Legislative Representative for the Amtrak UTU local 166. He is also active on the state level of the United Transportation Union, representing both freight and passenger railroad employees as the State Legislative Director.
Jay is active in his community; he serves on the Sandy City Transportation Committee. Jay arranged for parents and teachers to meet with Congressman Jim Matheson at Hillcrest High School to discuss ways to fix problems with “No Child Left Behind,” in particular how harmfully it with children with learning disabilities and their schools and teachers.
Jay’s background in passenger train operation will be useful as the Wasatch Front continues to grow and look for solutions to its transportation needs.
Jay understands the need for quality education. Jay is proud of his children and the education they have received. One daughter graduated from Salt Lake Community College and is attending the U of U. His oldest son was a Sterling Scholar at Hillcrest High School, served a mission in CA, graduated with two associate degrees from Salt Lake Community College, and is now attending University of Utah. His youngest daughter graduated from both Salt Lake Community College and Hillcrest High School in 2008; and his youngest son received a great education at Hillcrest High and is now attending South Valley School.
Hon. Jay Seegmiller,
As a Democrat, I voted for you in the last two elections, and would like to congratulate you on your finally being elected.
Could you please vote against H.B. 196. As an occasional cigar smoker, I find the taxes to be much too high already.
Thank You