About Bob

 My name is Robert (Bob) Knudsen.  I am a lifelong resident of Taylorsville.  I am the youngest of three sons.  I have been married for 10 years to my dear wife, Susan, and I have three sons Paul, Ralph, and Will.  

I work for the University of Utah, specializing in Accounting/Finances for the past 15 years, and I have learned the importance of following rules and regulations, no matter how difficult that may be.  I understand the importance of compliance with respect to regulations, as mandated at State and Federal levels, and how critical it is to ensure that finances granted are managed and used properly.  I am responsible for the maintenance and operations of multi-million dollar budgets, and take pride in ensuring operations are smooth and transparent.  When new items are needed, instead of looking to find new charges or revenue sources, the first consideration is if there are items or services within the budget that are no longer necessary that can help to cut down on the need for new charges or revenue sources.  

Outside of my employment with the University of Utah, I have provided my services in Accounting/Finance to small businesses on a consulting basis.  I understand the importance of small business and the effects that taxes can have on their operations.  I also serve on the Homeowner's Association (HOA) Board of Directors for a community that I own a rental property in.

I have served with local scout troops in varying capacities over the years.  I have also been a member of our local neighborhood watch for several years, working to keep our neighborhoods safe.  I feel that a good, working, relationship with our local law enforcement can help in making conditions safer, all around.  I support our law enforcement officers and am grateful for the work they do for out city.

I feel that it is important to get to know those in my community.  I enjoy spending time going on walks and talking with everyone around me to learn how they are doing and what I can help them with.  Spending time serving my friends and neighbors brings me joy.  I feel that it is important that if anyone needs help, and they ask me, I will follow through when I commit to do something.

I like to spend recreational time with family and friends, ranging from going out in nature to simply going out to a movie at our local theaters to having a meal out/in.  I am a fan of golf, and I enjoy playing the game, albeit nowhere near a professional level.  

I know what it is like to raise a family in these interesting times, and I want to do what I can to improve the city and our community to make it even better for our families, no matter the stage of life we are in.   With my experience, I feel uniquely qualified to bring a new voice to the Taylorsville City Council.