Gail Smith Oral History Interview

Gail Smith discusses her life growing up in Washington County, Utah, born in 1941, and her recent return to the area with her husband after living elsewhere for her adult life. She reflects on the close-knit community, rural farming life, and pioneer values of her childhood in Washington and Gunlock, contrasting them with the changes brought by increased population, modern technology, and urban development. Smith highlights the challenges her parents faced in a less developed rural setting, the importance of community traditions, and how she instilled similar values in her own children despite raising them in cities. She concludes by offering her vision for Washington's future as mayor, emphasizing the need for community growth in education, culture, recreation, and technology, while retaining personal connection.