Arlene AndersonServing

Arlene Anderson

School BoardDemocrat

UT-Ogden School Board District 1 School Board

Mexican-American (parents from Michoacan)·Ogden School Board District 1 (2021-present, re-elected 2024)

Why This Race Matters

Anderson was re-elected in November 2024 to a second four-year term on the Ogden School Board. She is the only Latina school board member in Weber County, serving a district where 50.8% of students are Hispanic -- making her voice critical for representation in one of Utah's most diverse school districts.

First elected in 2020 as first Hispanic board member in 12 years, defeating 15-year incumbent Don Belnap. The board became an all-female body in 2023. Anderson volunteers on the Ogden Strategic Planning Advisory Board and the Weber County League of Women Voters. Not up for re-election until 2028.

About

Arlene Anderson is a member of the Ogden School Board, elected in 2020 as the first Hispanic school board member in Ogden in over 12 years. She serves a district where 50.8% of students are Hispanic, making it one of Utah's most diverse districts.

Family & Heritage

First-generation Utahn. Parents are from Michoacan, Mexico. One of nine daughters, all of whom graduated from high school and pursued higher education. Born and raised in Ogden, attended Ogden City Schools (Lynn Elementary, Mound Fort Middle School, Ben Lomond High School). Parents did not attend school beyond about third grade but understood the value of education.

Political Career

Before Politics

Clinical Informatics Portfolio Manager in Healthcare Information Technology; former clinician in respiratory therapy; IT support for Weber County League of Women Voters; member of Multicultural COVID-19 Taskforce for Weber County

Education

B.S. in Respiratory Therapy from Weber State University with minor in Child and Family Studies; M.B.A. from University of Phoenix

Key Issues & Priorities

*Educational equity for Hispanic students
*Bilingual education programs
*Parent engagement (especially non-English speaking families)
*Diversity and inclusion in school leadership
*Student achievement in majority-minority districts
*Community engagement and representation

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