I believe party politics have no place in city government

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I believe decisions should be made with the best interests of the district and its residents, and Utah at large—you and me!—in mind. It shouldn’t have anything to do with collective party power or higher political ambitions. I’m running for the House Legislature to be a part of making this district and Utah a great place to live for everyone. That’s my focus. I want your vote for me to actually be a vote for me.    

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. 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.     

Our incredible police and fire  staff are important cogs in our cities and towns. It's important for those two entities that keep our city and its residents safe are fully supported. When that support is there, we all benefit. Public safety is a top priority for me and I will bring that passion with me to the Utah State Legislature.   

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, our open spaces need a fierce advocate. Balancing open space with modern conveniences is a big part of what makes Utah a wonderful place to live. I want to make sure we do our 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 that benefits everyone—the district as a whole, the developers, and ultimately the residents.

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. 

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, we 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 we have 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 House representative.