I’m a registered independent. I have no allegiance to a particular party because I believe decisions should be made with the best interests of the city and its residents—you and me!—in mind. It shouldn’t have anything to do with collective party power or higher political ambitions. I’m running for City Council to be a part of making Sandy a great place to live for everyone. That’s my focus. I want your vote for me to actually be a vote for me, and not for a political party with priorities outside of Sandy’s priorities.
I’m an avid skier and spend a lot of time traversing the winding road of Little Cottonwood Canyon. It is obvious that there are real issues plaguing the canyon. But I am firm that the proposed gondola is not going to solve the problem, just shift the traffic downstream to surface streets. While Sandy City doesn’t ultimately have any say in the decision, the City Council can use its voice and influence with the folks and entities that are the decision-makers. I am excited to be a part of the voice advocating for real solutions to the canyon’s issues, and raising concerns for projects that will seemingly only benefit a couple of businesses.
There isn’t a candidate in the world who’s going to openly advocate for paving paradise to put up a parking lot. But as it becomes more and more of a battle between nature and traffic, Sandy’s open spaces—Dimple Dell, all our developed parks, Little Cottonwood Canyon access and more—need a fierce advocate. Balancing open space with modern conveniences is a big part of what makes Sandy a wonderful place to live. I want to make sure Sandy does its due diligence when making big decisions involving these important spaces.
It’s impossible, and frankly, unwise, to stop future development. But there is a responsible and sustainable way to develop, and there’s, of course, the alternative to that. I am someone who knows that there are ways to bring great new development to Sandy that benefits everyone—the city as a whole, the developers, and ultimately the residents of Sandy. The city is able to put a plan in place and following that plan—and that includes everyone—will make our city run smoothly.
As an extension of future development and protecting open spaces, a big priority of mine is making sure that we are mindful of how we are utilizing our most precious natural resources, including water. I want to make sure that future developments are held to the highest of standards when it comes to water, electricity and other resources. Anyone within Sandy City limits is a steward of keeping our community.
I haven’t found too many people who aren’t concerned about housing prices. While there isn’t too much we can do about housing values, the City Council can be choosy about what types of developments are allowed. I believe that a great community blends people from all kinds of economic backgrounds. And that means all types of housing, from apartments to townhomes and condos, to single-family houses. This blend benefits our business communities, our school communities, and our community as a whole.
Now more than ever, we need strong communities to hold fast to our collective social values. And I believe that strength comes from the people who live and work in those communities. I know that Sandy City is a great community. It’s where I live, it’s where I worship, it’s where I shop, it’s where I get out into nature, it’s where I’ve built my community of friends and neighbors. And it’s where I hope you’ll allow me to work for you as your District 3 representative.
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