TROY WOOD,  Lakeview Hospital CEO and a trustee for the Davis County Board of Health: "Commissioner Kamalu is an incredible partner to the many healthcare facilities and institutions in Davis County. Her role during the pandemic was key to Davis County’s overall positive response. Under her direction, the Davis County Board of Health instituted a weekly call for mayors and other county leadership to stay informed as to how the pandemic was progressing and how to best support/balance the need for public safety while supporting and protecting local businesses. Davis County was well known throughout the state as having best practices for contract tracing and vaccination distribution which Commissioner Kamalu influenced.

Commissioner Kamalu is a compassionate, ethical, studious, humble, and powerful leader for Davis County and I, therefore, offer my full endorsement of her continued service."  (2022)

Utah State Senator TODD WEILER, Former Davis County Republican Party Chair: "I’ve watched Lorene work hard for Davis County residents. She has earned the respect of leaders throughout the state."  (2022)

BRANDON HATCH, Chief Executive Officer Davis Behavioral Health Commissioner: "Lorene Kamalu is a fantastic commissioner who works tirelessly to represent residents of Davis County. Commissioner Kamalu has been instrumental in improving social services throughout the county by creating a human services cabinet and bringing partners together. Further, she is diligent in her work for our most vulnerable residents. I’m been impressed by her drive to put people before politics." (2022)

KRISTEN FLOYD, Executive Director of Safe Harbor: "Lorene has been instrumental in creating changes in Davis County. She has been serving on the board for the Safe Harbor Crisis Center and has made reducing violence a top priority. She has assisted in bringing funds to the county to expand services and create safe places for the victims that are in imminent danger. She creates space in her schedule to attend meetings in order to learn about the needs in the community and then gets in the weeds to help solve the problems. She is attentive and kind in all of her interactions. Lorene has a genuine care for the residents in Davis County and I believe will continue to bring positive change to the county. "  (2022)

TANYA L. PERKINS,  Director, Davis County Children’s Justice Center: "I confidently recommend Lorene Kamalu for a second term in the position of Davis County Commissioner. I have had the pleasure of working with commissioner Kamalu on the Davis County Children’s Justice Center Advisory Board for the past three years. I can attest to her willingness to show up, listen, ask questions, and devote her time and energy to understanding the unique challenges the various human services agencies in our local community face. I found Commissioner Kamalu to be refreshingly approachable and genuine and I greatly respect her work ethic and the positive attitude she brings to the table. I fully express my support for her campaign, and my intention both to vote for her in the upcoming election and to spread the word to others about the value of her contributions and abilities.

Commissioner Kamalu is a compassionate, ethical, studious, humble, and powerful leader for Davis County and I, therefore, offer my full endorsement of her continued service."  (2022)

KRISTI FRODSHAM, Retired Director of Elementary Schools, Davis County:  "I know Lorene well as her next-door neighbor.  She is a bright, independent thinker who takes the time to research and gather information before trying to influence others or making a decision.  She is a happy, grateful person who truly sees holding office as a way to serve and give back.   She is not afraid to get her hands dirty and sees challenges from broken sprinklers to training puppies to getting her MPA to scaling Half Dome to running a campaign, as opportunities to learn.   Lorene is one of the most principled and goal-oriented people I have ever met.  Like Lorene, I love our community.  It matters to me that it is lead by someone who has great leadership skills and common sense.  My next door neighbor is all these things and more!" (2022)

Dr. GREG FERGUSON: "I have become well acquainted with Lorene over the past year. She has been a part of the effort I and many other residents have undertaken to influence and improve upon UDOT's freeway plan for US-89. Her interest and encouragement to stay involved have been most helpful.

Lorene has the knowledge and experience that make her highly qualified to serve as our commissioner. She is full of ideas and has the drive to get things done. Just as important, she understands and respects the balance that should be maintained between the community and individual needs and desires.

I fully endorse Lorene to serve as commissioner. She understands that Davis County is a great place to live because of the people who live here. She will serve us well." (2022)

ANDREA RICHARDS, friend: "Lorene Kamalu = boundless energy, enthusiasm and optimism.  Lorene knows how to research and reach out.  Most importantly Lorene knows that every decision, in business or government, impacts people and that those people should be listened to, considered, and valued." (2022)

WILF SOMMERKORN, Former Director, Salt Lake County Regional Planning & Transportation: "I've been a professional urban planner for many years and have done many conference presentations where I've met and gotten to know Lorene well.  Lorene attends many conferences as a Davis County Commissioner to improve her knowledge about community planning.
As a 30-year resident of Davis County, I have seen Lorene become a great community leader. We need commissioners with experience in planning and business who work well with citizens and with officials from around the County and the State. I fully endorse her." (2022)

BROK THAYNE, Kaysville Power Commission:  "As former Chair of the Power Commission, I endorse Lorene Kamalu for County Commissioner. She has taken the time to understand how power and alternative energy sources work to make good decisions for citizens and to promote the future of Davis County."  (2022)

KELLY V. SPARKS, Davis County Sheriff: "Commissioner Lorene Kamalu is one of the hardest working county commissioners I have ever known. After her election four years ago, it became immediately apparent that she was eager to learn and eager to serve. 

In the ensuing years, I have had the opportunity to work with Lorene on many criminal justice and human service councils and projects. Her energy, passion, and compassion have brought people together and led to significant improvements in the services the county provides to our citizens.

As I have worked to improve all things at the Sheriff’s Office, Commissioner Kamalu has been a good partner and mentor. We have not always agreed, but we have always been able to have respectful dialogue that brought better decisions.

I have been a student of leadership for many years, and I believe Lorene has many important leadership qualities including, but not limited to, empathy, trust, communication, respect, and accountability.  Lorene Kamalu is the professional leader Davis County needs as a commissioner, and I would ask you to vote for her in the upcoming election."  (2022)

LOUENDA HESS DOWNS, Former Davis County Commissioner: "Lorene Kamalu would be the most awesome commissioner! She is bright, well-read, level-headed, articulate, well-versed in politics, as well as possesses incredible people skills. The county could use her. Lorene's values are intact and she is a wise woman with integrity."  (2018)

AREESH AHMED, President of "SHOETA":  "Lorene is a genuine person who has immense positive energy that you will sense even the first time you meet her. She has helped Shoeta with public relations, team building, and business planning.  Lorene can solve complex problems using her business experience, analytical mind, and exceptional people skills. Her skills translate perfectly." (2018)

CHAD SMITH, Citizen:  "I had never given much thought to what makes a community great until I experienced working with Lorene and the Planning Commission. The commission meets regularly to review and vote on very important decisions involving our community. It is vital that our commissioners study and consider these decisions from multiple perspectives in order to make the best decisions. I found that Lorene does this and that she cares about her role and the citizens she serves. I’m grateful that she gives so much of her time to public service and really considers and does her homework before making important decisions that can affect all of us." (2018)

SANDY SEKULICH, friend:  "Lorene and I could not be more different yet she agreed to open her heart and mind and accompany me to a panel discussion on a rather controversial topic. I have always had the utmost admiration for Lorene but it was solidified by her graciousness and willingness to seek to understand. Her passion, compassion and resolve lead me to believe that she would serve Davis County well as our commissioner." (2022)