# Phil Lyman > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Phil_Lyman > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Phil_Lyman.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Lyman > Source revision: 1347289707 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American politician}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Phil Lyman | image = Phil Lyman at Riley Gaines Speech (cropped).jpg | caption = Lyman in 2024 | office = Member of the [Utah House of Representatives](/source/Utah_House_of_Representatives) | term_start = January 1, 2019 | term_end = December 31, 2024 | predecessor = [Michael Noel](/source/Michael_Noel) | successor = [Logan Monson](/source/Logan_Monson) | constituency = 73rd district (2019–2023)
69th district (2023–2024) | birth_name = Phillip Kay Lyman | birth_date = | birth_place = [Blanding, Utah](/source/Blanding%2C_Utah), U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | party = [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) | spouse = Jody Shumway | children = 5 | education = [Brigham Young University](/source/Brigham_Young_University) ([BS](/source/Bachelor_of_Science))
[University of Utah](/source/University_of_Utah) ([MS](/source/Master_of_Science)) }} '''Phillip Kay Lyman''' is an American politician from Utah. A resident of [Blanding](/source/Blanding%2C_Utah), he previously represented the 69th district in the [Utah House of Representatives](/source/Utah_House_of_Representatives) as a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)).{{Cite web|url= https://house.utleg.gov/rep/LYMANP/|title = Rep. Lyman, Phil}} During the 2022 legislative session, Lyman served on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee; House Government Operations Committee; House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee; and Legislative Water Development Commission.{{cite web|url = http://house.utah.gov/rep/LYMANP/|title = Phil Lyman|publisher = Utah State Legislature|location = Salt Lake City, Utah|access-date = March 16, 2022}} Lyman was a candidate for [governor of Utah](/source/List_of_governors_of_Utah) in [2024](/source/2024_Utah_gubernatorial_election), challenging incumbent [Spencer Cox](/source/Spencer_Cox_(politician)) in the [Republican primary](/source/2024_Utah_gubernatorial_election). Lyman lost to Cox 45-54%, and later mounted an unsuccessful [write-in campaign](/source/write-in) campaign for the general election.{{cite news |last=Beal-Cvetko|first=Bridger|access-date=October 31, 2023|website=[KSL-TV](/source/KSL-TV)|url=https://www.ksl.com/article/50770018/state-rep-phil-lyman-announces-run-for-governor|date=October 30, 2023|title=State Rep. Phil Lyman announces run for governor}}{{Cite tweet|number=1824100259976581383|user=KingForUtah|title=While @phil_lyman and I disagree on just about everything, there’s one thing we agree on: @SpencerJCox should not be our next Governor.|date=August 15, 2024}} ==Life and professional career== By profession, Lyman is a [Certified Public Accountant](/source/Certified_Public_Accountant) and has been active in the business community in Blanding and the surrounding region. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University as well as a M.S. in Accounting from the University of Utah. He is married to Jody Shumway Lyman and they have five children. Lyman is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has worked as an AICPA Personal Financial Specialist. Serving as the San Juan County Commissioner from 2011 to 2018, Lyman was voted Commissioner of the year by Utah Association of Counties. Lyman has served as Charter President of the Rotary Club of Blanding, Utah.{{cite web|url = http://house.utah.gov/rep/LYMANP/|title = Phil Lyman|publisher = Utah State Legislature|location = Salt Lake City, Utah|access-date = March 24, 2022}} ==Political career== thumb|Lyman in 2021 As a [San Juan County](/source/San_Juan_County%2C_Utah) [Commissioner](/source/County_Commissioner), Lyman served as chairman of the board of commissioners, as chairman of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition, as a member of the Pension Finance and Inter-governmental Relations Committee and Native American Relations Subcommittee in NACO (the National Association of Counties). While commissioner he helped to establish the San Juan County Public Health Department which brought services to the Southeast Corner of Utah and especially to the Navajos living on the Utah portion of the Utah Navajo Reservation. Lyman has been described as a firebrand in the State Legislature where he replaced another notable firebrand Mike Noel in 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2018/04/21/san-juan-county-commissioner-phil-lyman-clinches-gop-nomination-to-replace-retiring-rep-mike-noel/|access-date=December 22, 2020|date=April 21, 2018|publisher=The Salt Lake Tribune|title=San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman clinches GOP nomination to replace retiring Rep. Mike Noel|first=Courtney|last=Tanner}} After his primary loss against governor [Spencer Cox](/source/Spencer_Cox), Lyman ran in 2025 for State GOP Chairman against incumbent [Rob Axson](/source/Rob_Axson). He lost 1,340 (52.4%) to 1,215 (47.6%) at the state convention. ==Federal government protest== thumb|December 2020 pardon granted by Donald Trump In May 2014, Lyman organized an ATV protest ride in [Recapture Canyon](/source/Recapture_Canyon), which was closed to motorized vehicles by the [Bureau of Land Management](/source/Bureau_of_Land_Management) (BLM) to protect cultural artifacts.{{Cite news |last1=Hales |first1=David |title=San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman says he was duped into riding ATV into closed canyon |url=https://www.deseret.com/2015/5/4/20472812/san-juan-county-commissioner-phil-lyman-says-he-was-duped-into-riding-atv-into-closed-canyon |work=Deseret News |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} Lyman and Monte Wells, a co-defendant, were later convicted of operating off-road vehicles on public lands closed to such vehicles.{{Cite news |last1=Davies |first1=Matt |title=Recapture Canyon: ATV Ride for Access |url=https://www.hcn.org/articles/phil-lyman-montana |work=High Country News |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} The protest was seen by Lyman and his supporters as an act of [civil disobedience](/source/civil_disobedience) against what they perceived as federal overreach and excessive regulation of [public lands](/source/public_lands).{{Cite news |title=San Juan County commissioner says ATV ride was civil disobedience |url=https://www.fox13now.com/2015/12/18/san-juan-county-commissioner-says-atv-ride-was-civil-disobedience |work=Fox 13 News |date=December 18, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} Federal land management agencies and conservationists viewed the protest as a violation of established regulations aimed at preserving sensitive archaeological sites and protecting cultural resources.{{Cite news |last1=Wren |first1=Christopher |title=San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman sentenced to 10 days in jail, $96K restitution for ATV ride |url=https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=3171960&itype=CMSID |work=Salt Lake Tribune |date=October 23, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} Lyman and Wells faced trial, were found guilty, and sentenced to serve jail time, pay fines, and undergo probation.{{Cite news |date=December 18, 2015 |title=Judge sentences San Juan Commissioner Phil Lyman to 10 days in jail, 3 years of probation |url=https://www.deseret.com/2015/12/18/20579121/judge-sentences-san-juan-commissioner-phil-lyman-to-10-days-in-jail-3-years-of-probation/ |access-date=Oct 25, 2024 |work=Deseret News}} Their convictions stemmed from their role in organizing and publicizing the protest ride, despite the BLM's closure of the area.{{Cite news |title=Recapture Canyon ride defendants ordered to pay nearly $96K |url=https://www.deseret.com/2015/12/18/20578633/recapture-canyon-ride-defendants-ordered-to-pay-nearly-96k |work=Deseret News |date=December 18, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} The legal proceedings underscored the clash between local interests advocating for increased access to public lands and federal authorities responsible for enforcing land use regulations and protecting natural and cultural resources.{{Cite news |last1=Davies |first1=Matt |title=Recapture Canyon: ATV Ride for Access |url=https://www.hcn.org/articles/phil-lyman-montana |work=High Country News |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} While Lyman and his supporters viewed the protest as a legitimate form of dissent against what they perceived as federal overreach, federal prosecutors argued that the protest constituted a deliberate violation of established laws and regulations governing public land use, a view supported by Judge [David Nuffer](/source/David_Nuffer) who presided over the case.{{Cite news |last1=Walch |first1=Tad |title=Judge declines new trial for Utah county commissioner in ATV case |url=https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=3188308&itype=CMSID |work=Salt Lake Tribune |date=October 23, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} Lyman attempted to challenge his conviction, arguing that the BLM lacked authority to close the route. However, his motion for a new trial was denied by Judge Nuffer, the federal judge overseeing the case.{{Cite news |last1=Walch |first1=Tad |title=Judge declines new trial for Utah county commissioner in ATV case |url=https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=3188308&itype=CMSID |work=Salt Lake Tribune |date=October 23, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} The legal challenges highlighted the broader legal and jurisdictional issues surrounding federal land management policies and the extent of federal authority over public lands.{{Cite news |last1=Wren |first1=Christopher |title=San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman sentenced to 10 days in jail, $96K restitution for ATV ride |url=https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=3171960&itype=CMSID |work=Salt Lake Tribune |date=October 23, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} While Lyman and his supporters questioned the legality of the closure and the authority of federal agencies to regulate public land use, federal prosecutors and conservationists maintained that the closures were necessary to protect sensitive archaeological sites and preserve cultural resources for future generations.{{Cite news |last1=Davies |first1=Matt |title=Recapture Canyon: ATV Ride for Access |url=https://www.hcn.org/articles/phil-lyman-montana |work=High Country News |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} In December 2020, President [Donald Trump](/source/Donald_Trump) granted clemency to Phil Lyman, along with several other individuals. Lyman expressed gratitude for the pardon, viewing it as a correction of past injustice related to his conviction.{{Cite news |title=Trump pardons Utah County Commissioner Phil Lyman |url=https://www.deseret.com/2020/12/22/22195638/trump-pardons-phil-lyman-utah-san-juan-county-commissioner |work=Deseret News |date=December 22, 2020 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} The presidential pardon reignited debates over the appropriateness of pardoning individuals convicted of environmental and public land management-related offenses.{{Cite news |title=Trump pardons Utah County Commissioner Phil Lyman |url=https://www.deseret.com/2020/12/22/22195638/trump-pardons-phil-lyman-utah-san-juan-county-commissioner |work=Deseret News |date=December 22, 2020 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} While Lyman and his supporters welcomed the pardon as a vindication of their opposition to federal land management policies, critics viewed it as undermining the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations and setting a dangerous precedent for future acts of civil disobedience on public lands.{{Cite news |title=Trump pardons Utah County Commissioner Phil Lyman |url=https://www.deseret.com/2020/12/22/22195638/trump-pardons-phil-lyman-utah-san-juan-county-commissioner |work=Deseret News |date=December 22, 2020 |access-date=May 3, 2024}} ==2022 sponsored legislation== {| class="wikitable" |- ! 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Status |- | [https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HB0261.html HB 261]- Civil Commitment Revisions || Governor signed 3/24/22 |- | [https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HB0285.html HB 285]- Open and Public Meetings Act Violations || House/ filed 3/4/22 |- | [https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HB0286.html HB 286]- Mining Surety Requirements || House/ filed 3/4/22 |- | [https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HB0343.html HB 343]- Water Supply Amendments || House/ filed 3/4/22 |- | [https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HB0371.html HB 371]- Voting Revisions ||House/ filed 3/4/22 |- | [https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HB0414.html HB 414]- Conflict of Interest Amendments || House/ filed 3/4/22 |- | [https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HB0445.html HB 445]- Homeowners Association Amendments ||House/ filed 3/4/22 |- | [https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HJR010.html HJR 10]- Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Inherent and Inalienable Rights || House/ filed 3/4/22 |} ==Electoral history== {{Election box begin no change|title=Utah House of Representatives District 73 General Election, 2018}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (United States)|candidate=Phil Lyman |votes=9,388|percentage=67.37%}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Independent (United States)|candidate=Marsha Holland|votes=4,528|percentage=32.53%}} {{Election box total no change|votes=13,916|percentage=100.0}} {{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Republican Party (United States)}} {{Election box end}} {{Election box begin no change|title=Utah House of Representatives District 73 General Election, 2020}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (United States)|candidate=Phil Lyman (incumbent)|votes=14,518|percentage=100.0%}} {{Election box total no change|votes=14,518|percentage=100.0}} {{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Republican Party (United States)}} {{Election box end}} {{Election box begin no change|title=Utah House of Representatives District 69 General Election, 2022}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (United States)|candidate=Phil Lyman (incumbent)|votes=11,170|percentage=58.98%}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=Davina Smith|votes=7,766|percentage=41.02%}} {{Election box total no change|votes=18,936|percentage=100.0}} {{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Republican Party (United States)}} {{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=Utah Gubernatorial Election Republican Primary, 2024{{cite web |title=2024 Primary Election Republican for Governor |url=https://electionresults.utah.gov/results/public/utah/elections/primary06252024/ballot-items/dc3e43f3-aa02-466d-afdb-ad2e002866a8 |access-date=July 6, 2024}}}}{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (United States)|candidate=[Spencer Cox](/source/Spencer_Cox_(politician)) (incumbent)
[Deidre Henderson](/source/Deidre_Henderson) (incumbent)|votes=232,164|percentage=54.40%}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (United States)|candidate=Phil Lyman
Natalie Clawson|votes=194,639|percentage=45.60%}}{{Election box total no change|votes=426,803|percentage=100.00%}}{{Election box end}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[https://lymanforutah.com/ Lyman's campaign website] {{DEFAULTSORT:Lyman, Phil}} Category:21st-century members of the Utah Legislature Category:Brigham Young University alumni Category:Candidates in the 2024 United States elections Category:Living people Category:People pardoned by Donald Trump Category:Republican Party members of the Utah House of Representatives Category:University of Utah alumni Category:Year of birth missing (living people) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Phil Lyman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Lyman) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Lyman?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.