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Nathan Caplin, candidate for St. George City Council, shares his background in economics, law, and education while discussing his vision for balancing growth with preserving the city's unique character and addressing key challenges facing the community.

• Extensive background includes being an economics professor, attorney, and director of America's leading higher education program for incarcerated youth
• Views proper role of local government as operating within constitutional boundaries while remaining responsive to residents' needs
• Emphasizes direct resident engagement over social media for genuine community input
• Identifies traffic safety as an ongoing concern despite St. George having better commutes than many cities
• Advocates for attainable housing solutions for local working residents who struggle to afford homes

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[00:00:00] Introduction to Nate Kaplan.
[00:04:54] Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth.
[00:09:06] Local Government's Proper Role.
[00:14:31] Leadership and Community Input.
[00:22:15] Traffic Safety and Infrastructure.
[00:29:20] Balancing Economic Growth and Heritage.
[00:35:20] Protecting Environment vs Development.
[00:45:56] Affordable Housing Solutions.
[00:51:08] Term Limits and Contact Information.