The Primary Election is on AUGUST 12
Meet Iva Williams
Iva Williams, for District 3
Thank you for being here! I'm excited to run for District 3 on the Sandy City Council. I was raised on a ranch in West Texas, and made my way to Sandy with my husband, Ben, and two daughters. I am most happy when I'm engaging with people: my girls' schools, the skiing community, neighborhood groups, or my own elected officials. Focusing on home is a great place to center my energy and be an active support in making Sandy the best it can be.
My priorities and why am I asking for your vote
I've never been afraid of hard work or jumping in to solve a problem and get the job done. Every day I work with data to make sound, informed decisions and plan to bring that same approach to the business of the city council. I also have extensive experience in real estate development and have worked with Planning & Zoning boards. That experience continues to be relevant as our communities grow and change. I'm running for City Council's District 3 because I know that it takes time and effort to make our community the great place that it is, and I'm eager to be a part of that. I want Sandy to continue to be the great place that it is, for everyone, and I'm excited to be a part of making that happen, for you, my friends and neighbors. The following are my areas of interest as I look at the future of Sandy:
- Protecting Open Spaces: A big part of what makes Sandy a wonderful place to live is our existing open spaces, from Dimple Dell to our maintained parks and trails. It's imperative that we protect these areas, while making improvements where we can, like dog parks.
- Sustainability: I want to continue the sustainability initiatives already in place. Managing our resources responsibility is an important part of Sandy's future.
- Bringing people together: I want to champion the voices of our residents to ensure Sandy works for everyone. I've done community organizing work, and have seen the power of elected officials and citizens working together to solve problems.
- Prioritize Communication: A well-informed city is a stronger city. I want to find creative ways to disseminate information about the city and it's services.
Iva in a Nutshell
Passionate Skier
Community Organizer
Passionate Skier
I love being outside—and in the winter, my husband and I spend most weekends on the slopes. Access to our open spaces and canyons is a big part of what makes our community a great place to live.
Dog Lover
Community Organizer
Passionate Skier
For the past five years, I have volunteered with a rescue called Rescue Rovers, fostering more than 50 dogs. Our own two dogs, Comet and Rhody, grumpily help nurture the parade of pups that come in and out of our home.
Community Organizer
Community Organizer
Community Organizer
A great experience in my life was the time I spent working with a nonprofit in Austin, Texas, which connected local government officials and community members to work together to solve identified goals.
Engaged citizen
Community Organizer
Community Organizer
Along with my husband, Ben, and our two daughters, I love where I live! I'm also a friend, a neighbor, and community member. I know that in order for Sandy to continue to be a be a great place, we need to make sure it works for all its residents.