David Buhler papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2941

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The David Buhler papers (1984-2008) contain correspondence, strategy notes, news clippings, and documents related to David Buhler's engagement in Utah politics and public service.

Dates

1984-2008

Creator

Buhler, David L. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

David Buhler (1957-) is a native of Salt Lake City, where he graduated from South High. Buhler received B.S. degrees in Political Science and History from the University of Utah, a Master's degree in Public Administration from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Utah. David is married to the former Lori Goaslind, and together they have five children.

Dr. Buhler began his career in politics working on the staff of the campaigns of Senator Orrin Hatch (1982) and Governor Norman Bangerter (1984, 1988). After Governor Bangerter's election in 1984, Buhler served as a staff member in his office. During Governor Bangerter's re-election bid in 1988, Buhler held the position of Campaign Manager, and helped orchestrate a strategy that brought Bangerter from far behind his opponents to a marginal victory. After the successful re-election, Buhler was appointed as Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce. In 1991, Buhler ran for Salt Lake City Mayor. After a loss to Deedee Corradini, Buhler continued at the Department of Commerce until stepping down in 1992 to accept a position in private business. He also taught Political Science as an adjunct professor from 1992-2006 at the University of Utah.

In 1994, David Buhler ran a successful campaign for a seat in the Utah State Senate. Among other legislative pursuits, Buhler served as Vice Chair of the Executive Appropriations Committee. In 1999, Buhler was elected to the Salt Lake City Council, where he participated in the planning of the 2002 Winter Olympics, and re-elected in 2003. In 2007, Buhler again ran for Salt Lake City mayor, but fell short to Ralph Becker. Buhler was appointed as an Associate Commissioner of Higher Education in 2000 and as Utah Commissioner of Higher Education in 2012.

Extent

18 Linear Feet (36 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The David Buhler papers (1984-2008) contain correspondence, campaign ephemera, and papers relating to Buhler's tenure in various positions in public service and politics.