Welcome to Happy Grateful Blessed. I’m Tami Tran, Mayor of Kaysville, Utah, and today’s conversation is one I’ve been really looking forward to.

My guest is Dalane England — a woman known across Utah for her deep love of America, her unwavering commitment to the Constitution, and her ability to engage in civic life with both courage and grace. Dalane is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a lifelong advocate for liberty who believes that freedom is preserved not through anger or outrage, but through truth, relationships, and moral responsibility.

In this episode, we talk about where her passion for America began, why gratitude is the foundation of happiness, how everyday citizens can be effective without becoming divisive, and why local leadership and personal responsibility matter now more than ever. We also explore what it really means to seek truth in an age of headlines and soundbites — and why hope for our future is not lost.

This is a conversation about principles, purpose, and the power each of us has to make a difference — right where we are.

I’m grateful you’re here. Let’s get started.

A pivotal story in the episode is Dalane’s experience being robbed at gunpoint while working at a bank at age 19—and how local news outlets later reported major inaccuracies without interviewing anyone involved. That moment sparked her lifelong skepticism of media narratives and reinforced her belief that truth requires effort, time, and research...

Daniel E. Dugan has proudly served as the Salt Lake City Council District 6 representative since 2020, earning his constituent’s trust for a second term beginning in 2024. His peers have recognized his leadership, electing him as the Council Chair in 2022 and as Community Reinvestment Agency (C.R.A.) —Vice-Chair in 2021, 2023, and 2025. 

Dan’s public service journey began with a 20-year career in the United States Navy during which, he completed multiple overseas deployments and a three-year tour in Europe. This experience provided him valuable global insights and cultural experience. After retiring from the Navy, Dan, his wife, and two daughters, chose Salt Lake City as their new home and have been here for over two decades. 

Dan earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master’s degree in public administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. In his post-military career, Dan has excelled as a leader in the manufacturing industry, driving improvements in quality and production efficiency. 

Dan’s connection to the community deepened as he began coaching lacrosse. Over the past decade, he has coached many of Salt Lake City’s young constituents through both youth and high school lacrosse programs. Dan currently serves as chair of the Intermountain Lacrosse (IMLAX) board, one of the largest leagues in the United States. Dan is proud of his role in getting lacrosse to be a sanctioned sport in Utah, making it the first new sport to be added in 20 years. 

Beyond lacrosse, Dan appreciates spending time in the community and has a passion for the outdoors, pursuing hobbies such as mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. Dan developed a dedication to renewable and clean energy through his experience as an engineer and his devotion to the outdoors. He is a longtime Utah Clean Energy volunteer and Utah Renewable Communities (URC) chair. In addition to IMLAX and URC, Dan also serves on the boards of the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT), Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), and the Salt Lake County Council of Governments (COG).

Dan is proud to serve District 6, which includes the Bonneville Hills, East Bench, Foothill Sunnyside, Wasatch Hollow, and Yalecrest neighborhoods. He strives to be responsive to his constituents’ concerns and help the entire city grow healthily and sustainably. 

Daniel E. Dugan has proudly served as the Salt Lake City Council District 6 representative since 2020, earning his constituent’s trust for a second term beginning in 2024. His peers have recognized his leadership, electing him as the Council Chair in 2022 and as Community Reinvestment Agency (C.R.A.) —Vice-Chair in 2021, 2023, and 2025. 

Dan’s public service journey began with a 20-year career in the United States Navy during which, he completed multiple overseas deployments and a three-year tour in Europe. This experience provided him valuable global insights and cultural experience. After retiring from the Navy, Dan, his wife, and two daughters, chose Salt Lake City as their new home and have been here for over two decades. 

Dan earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master’s degree in public administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. In his post-military career, Dan has excelled as a leader in the manufacturing industry, driving improvements in quality and production efficiency. 

Dan’s connection to the community deepened as he began coaching lacrosse. Over the past decade, he has coached many of Salt Lake City’s young constituents through both youth and high school lacrosse programs. Dan currently serves as chair of the Intermountain Lacrosse (IMLAX) board, one of the largest leagues in the United States. Dan is proud of his role in getting lacrosse to be a sanctioned sport in Utah, making it the first new sport to be added in 20 years. 

Beyond lacrosse, Dan appreciates spending time in the community and has a passion for the outdoors, pursuing hobbies such as mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. Dan developed a dedication to renewable and clean energy through his experience as an engineer and his devotion to the outdoors. He is a longtime Utah Clean Energy volunteer and Utah Renewable Communities (URC) chair. In addition to IMLAX and URC, Dan also serves on the boards of the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT), Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), and the Salt Lake County Council of Governments (COG).

https://www.slc.gov/district6/council-member-bio/

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