Libby Shelton

Libby Shelton - Candidate for Utah State House​ Representative - District 8
10 April 2026

I have been a Weber County resident for over 20 years. I love the life my family has built in Utah, enjoying the close communities, outdoor activities, & educational opportunities of Weber County. I work as a therapist in this community, specializing in Substance Use and Domestic Violence Treatment. My Masters Degree in Social Work was obtained at Utah State University & my Bachelors Degree in Anthropology at Weber State University.

I am active in local politics. I served as vice chair in my local caucuses for a decade. In 2025, I became a member of the Utah Forward Party. I currently serve as the Weber County Vice-Chair for the Forward Party of Utah. I believe in the process of government & I believe that all people should have easy access to that process and should be empowered so their voices are heard when laws are being made that will affect them.

My experience has prepared me for this position by helping me understand:

• The challenges of building & maintaining a small business
• The possibility of improving our individual & collective living situations
• The difficulties & barriers to resources that exist for those in poverty
• The blessing of helping others work through their barriers to achieve their own success.

​I believe the role of government is to secure the inalienable rights mentioned in the constitution & legislation beyond that should be limited.