Meet Rob Bennett
Candidate for West Jordan City Council
West Jordan has been my home and the home of my family for 28 years. We raised our kids, sent them off to school, watched them grow and develop, and now they bring us grandkids to play with on weekends! There is no place like West Jordan. And I have found a growing community of like-minded people who have discovered that we are so much stronger when we work together than if we find fault and tear each other down. Many in our country seem to have forgotten this, but here, at home, we are better for our differences and our strengths.
I have given back to the community that has given me so much over the years and am ready to do more. I have the time, means, interest, character and experience to represent YOU – the voters – and work tirelessly so your needs and goals are realized. If you find me worthy of your vote, I will be responsible to YOU in wielding the tremendous trust you give to 7 average citizens to make decisions that affect your life and happiness.
I am the job applicant – and you are the hiring team
I invite you to look over my resume and see my qualifications for the job you are considering me for – City Council At-Large Representative. There are only 3 of them who will be chosen during this 2025 election. I hope you will give me one of your votes so I have the chance to work for you and be accountable to you. I need your trust and your support and your vote in the Primary Election on August 12th and the General Election on November 4th. Please check me out and give me the job!
Resume
Education
The following is my Educational Background:
- Masters Degree Program, Political Science (University of Utah, 2007-2009)
- Certified Network Administrator (CNA) (Novell, Inc., 1999)
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Family Science (Brigham Young University, 1995)
- High School Diploma (Murray High School, 1986)
Work Experience
My professional experience has been primarily in the tech industry since High School in 1983 – 42 years. I have specialized in troubleshooting problems and using technology to provide solutions. Also, I have become skilled in using tech to improve quality of life, resolve specific problems and increase efficiency. I help people use tech to better their lives and accomplish their goals.
- Owner/Technician, The Family Computer Doctor (2020-Current)
- Network Specialist II, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (2000-2007)
- Senior Computer Network Officer, Utah State Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (1996-2000)
- Team Leader – Customer & Technical Support, MultiLing Inc. (1996)
- Senior Technician, WordPerfect Corp. (1993-1995)
Community Experience
I have spent many years in West Jordan serving the community and learning about how what we do gives our lives meaning and fulfillment. The following are several examples of my giving back for how much I have received.
- City Council Member, District 2 (2004-2008, December 2023)
- Chair of West Jordan Sustainability Committee (2017-2018)
- Chair of West Jordan’s 100,000 resident celebration
- Volunteer assistant for Utah Special Olympics
- Member of West Jordan Library Committee for Salt Lake County Library Services
- Member of West Jordan’s General Plan Committee
Other Experience
Other items of interest for people seeking to learn more about me are:
- Married to Joylynn Bennett for 36 years, 4 wonderful children, and 5 precious grandchildren
- Have lived in West Jordan for past 28 years
- Served an LDS Mission to Tokyo, Japan and learned Japanese – of which most I have forgotten due to there not being a whole lot of opportunities to practice Japanese in Utah!
- Enjoy wearing my cosplay Iron Man suit of armor (fully voice activated) and going to conventions and other opportunities to make kids’ eyes light up and get excited to interact with one of their heroes. And for that brief moment, it gives them hope for something greater than themselves!
- Always looking for ways to roll up my sleeves and pitch in to help those who need something I can provide
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