We need our affordable housing zoning to be inclusionary. As the only candidate with an A+ rating from both our Salt Lake City police officers (FOP Lodge 29) and Equality Utah, I have the values and skills necessary to repair our citys relationship with its police force., Im DarinManoand its been my honor to represent District 5 over the last 2 years. Occupation: Consultant and chief operating officer. Hide them altogether Salt Lake City is experiencing a housing crisis, and the city has a unique opportunity to provide solutions to this growing problem. I dont claim to know how to solve this problem, but I do know we have to solve it, and it must be a priority. Showing print-friendly content. Im a pie aficionado and I have an impressive collection of bow ties. Five candidates are running in Salt Lake City's District 5, which includes the Ballpark neighborhood. Affordable housing is a top priority of mine. Please select me as your number one, or at least number two choice on your ballot., I am from New York, but grew up as an Army brat in Europe. Its a walkable neighborhood because theres something worth exploring. These are just some of the ways I think we can work to provide affordable housing and protect the character of our city. I am a huge advocate of public transit and walkability in our community and pushed for the funding of both traffic calming measures throughout the district and phase two of the McClelland trail. All people deserve the option of living in the neighborhood in which they work. Chris has also been a champion for arts, parks, trails and historic preservation., At the same time, Chris set a new standard for accountability and responsiveness to residents. Electoral reform to get corrupting money out of politics. Occupation: Nonprofit resource liaison for local businesses. I have also fought to create additional resources, in the form of an alternate response model that will soon be developed. Fowler said green building standards and encouraging walkability and bikeability so people get out of their cars and stop driving are key to reducing air pollution, while Raskin hopes to see more electric vehicles, more trees and more efficient buildings. Ill work to increase the number of uniformed officers, triple the number of social workers, and increase foot and bike patrol. Single-family home neighborhoods are just 12% of the land in this city, while this city refuses to allow housing on 80% of the land. Rents are through the roof. Quite simply, were not building enough units, and prices are skyrocketing due to demand. The reason were not is a holdover from the Great Recession a decade ago. Ill be a responsive, engaged leader and make sure Sugar House is dynamically represented at City Hall., We have big challenges. I also believe that improving public safety in all communities including those that have been traditionally marginalized or underserved requires trust. The following candidates are organized alphabetically by City and Race. Funding programs to decrease the digital divide, working with the Utah Transit Authority to increase public transportation throughout the city, supporting small businesses in all areas of our city. I'm glad you're here and hope you find helpful links, contact information and resources. Large, uniformly deeply affordable housing projects may seem like the fastest way to solve our affordable housing shortage, but if these are concentrated in certain areas of the city, this will create further problems for neighborhoods. Whenever theres a property in the neighborhood thats zoned for housing and is instead taken up by a dilapidated structure that people are breaking into, thats a negative. Show print-friendly instead? Salt Lake City has no mayoral contest this year. Salt Lake Citys District 5 has a disproportionate number of abandoned and boarded structures that shouldnt be allowed to just rot for decades. So our efforts to decrease homeless populations are impeded by countering efforts resulting in more addiction. There is no one, single fix to the problem. Salt Lake City must incentivize developers to take on the additional financial risk of developing affordable housing. Last year, I learned how to create drought-resistant landscapes, learned how to weld, and sew. These debates will cover real issues that affect Utahns, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise in violent crime, the housing crisis, the rise in homelessness, and [] Whats happened to date clearly is not working. Showing print-friendly content. Check out our slate of 2021 endorsed candidates, running in municipal races across Utah. The debate started with both candidates agreeing that the citys current approach to homelessness needs work, although they had different ideas for solutions Barnes pointed to a bed and breakfast-type solution in England, while Petro-Eschler wants to see a three-year homeless crisis plan.. My job as your elected official is to talk to you, understand what you want and dont want, understand what you care about, and represent you accordingly. The addition of accessory dwelling units to neighborhoods has shown that added density does not destroy neighborhood character. Huck called his homeless campus a perfect solution, while Fowler cautioned there is no one-size-fits-all solution and said the city needs more funding. John Byrne Alta City Council Grade: B Carissa George American Fork City Council Grade: A Other than that, let the free market prevail. This would be a start. As Utah's statewide historic nonprofit, Preservation Utah wishes to inform voters about the positions of . This is coming at a time when baby boomers are downsizing and millenials are reaching the home buying stage. Campaign website Amy Fowler is a member of the Salt Lake City Council in Utah, representing District 7. We need to protect our police officers. And the way things have progressed in the Salt Lake, our battle over water has just begun. We need fewer police but higher-quality police. This will also solve our air pollution problem. We need to be strategic in using these federal dollars. Occupation: Real estate agent, residential and commercial. Are we overreacting about the future of Twitter? With an engaged community, we can plan for growth with purpose, tackle complex issues and find creative solutions together., Lets Get Reale: Im running to work for the residents of District 5. We need to incentivize smart development that not only has access to public transit but also encourages its use (free transit passes, Greenbike passes, etc.). Besides affordable housing, what are the two biggest challenges facing the city in the next four years, and what are some specific programs or policy changes you will introduce to solve them? That is the result of my colleagues and I valuing affordable housing and economic diversity throughout the city. We should hire private security to protect public property like parks and other real estate assets. Hawkins said homeless camps allow drug dealers to hide in plain sight, and the solution is affordable housing. This changes the longform description FAQs to describe Preferential Block Voting, Rotate the names of candidates on the top bar, Only show winners, hiding eliminated candidates. Counties | Less than market-rate housing is part of the answer, but less than market-rate housing is not the same as affordable housing. The debate then moved to homelessness, zoning and development and high-density housing. She was elected by her peers to serve as the 2021 City Council Chair. If I believe there is a plan or proposal that is a good idea, then it is my responsibility to inform you about it and convince you it is the right thing to do. Salt Lake City should support more homebuilding to discourage driving to other counties, which increases pollution. Rescue plan funding should be prioritized for rental assistance for renters and homeless along with social workers. The tiny-home plan currently under consideration will be a failure, as have been the current shelters. I will bring some fresh perspectives to the council that will enable our city to more effectively deal with these and other pressing issues. Population growth We are estimated to double our citys population by 2040. Donate. Elections in 2023 | The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax As an architect, Im trained to quickly learn about new issues, comprehend opportunities and constraints, and balance competing priorities in order to find the best possible solution. As the Salt Lake Valley continues its booming growth, what are your solutions for affordable housing, preserving community character, and creating a high quality of life for city residents? | Oct. 29, 2021, 3:59 p.m. . We need an economic development strategy that creates abundant opportunities for local business owners. Visit website. | Download Raw Summary Data. To use these visualizations for your election, poll, or infographic, How much more can we pay? This could be asking developers to invest in new sidewalks, lighting or additional green space. Desaturated purple to orange spectrum Councilman James Rodgers stepped down in early October to focus on his family, leaving a seat open. We need to be sure to maintain the citys character and all of the reasons we love it as we see this growth. Amyearned a Bachelor of Science in BiologyfromSeattle Universitybefore obtainingherlaw degree from the University of Utah. District 3 From I-15 to North Campus Drive and from South Temple to the border of Davis County. Key to reducing homelessness is understanding the complexity of its many causes. We need to be cognizant of how new developments will impact neighborhoods and property owners. Renters feel tapped out and pessimistic about their options. I decided to run after the bridge fire earlier this year. Voters in Salt Lake City's District 1 and 2 will elect council members on Nov. 2, after previous council members have resigned. Homelessness isnt an easy issue. DennisFarisis the Councilmember for Salt Lake City District 2, and was appointed to the City Council on May 13, 2021, to replace Councilmember Andrew Johnston. First-preference votes for the eliminated candidate are deemed null, the voters second-choice candidate is then elevated, and a new count is tallied if a candidate receives a majority in the updated total, they are declared the winner. Im an avid scooterist and recently rode from Maine to California in 10 days as part of the Scooter Cannonball. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR). Only 12% of the City is zoned single family and that neighborhood character should be protected., WE WANT THE CITY COUNCIL TO STOPIGNORING DRUGS in parks and near schools, insist that the jail book and keep incarcerated drug dealers and use recommended drug dogs and walking police park patrols., WE WANT SLC TO ANALYZE PROJECTS FOR IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY to not increase pollution and speeding in adjacent streets. Carbon sequestration is pivotal in pulling our carbon legacy out of our atmosphere and improving our climate. Equitable access to resources We are going to continue to see an increase in resources and if we are not creating policies now, we will continue to see inequitable access to those resources. On the issue of high rental and housing costs, Barnes said the free market will work itself out, while Petro-Eschler said she hopes to bring developers to the table and that a mixed use strategy is the solution. Not to force into compliance or make everybody the same. The candidates kicked off the debate talking about homelessness, focusing on Mayor Erin Mendenhalls recent decision to stop the development of a homeless shelter within the district. Includes Glendale and Poplar Grove neighborhoods and the Jordan River Parkway and trail. For me its about action and solutions, it is time to get things done. The lack of police (down over 130 sworn officers) is leading to an epidemic of crime where the 10,000 911 callers a month are placed on hold (up to 50 at one time). Amy lives in Sugar House with her dog and cat. Most new laws and/or codes need to be struck, thrown out or rewritten. This would allow us to focus our housing funds to be used only for deeply affordable and permanent supportive housing. U.S. President | Whoever is elected in District 2 will only serve a two-year term. At the same time, have as few laws as possible and all of them easily understood by the general public. Meet the 19 candidates running for Salt Lake City Council The following districts are up for reelection: District 1 From I-15 and 900 West to 8525 West, and from I-80 to 2500 North. What are your ideas for investing federal pandemic aid in the city, including funds left over from the CARES Act as well as funds from the American Rescue Plan Act? Crime prevention, so that we can walk the streets at night safely. I know this area, and have also visited a lot of airports, hotels, restaurants, theme parks, and natural areas, and am continually studying geology and other forms of earth science and history. To listen, to advocate and to take their voice to the city. The filing deadline for this election was August 17, 2021. Economic development District 1 is home to the most innovative (and most delicious) entrepreneurs in the city. We also need to restore Warm Springs and the Fisher Mansion, and support small local businesses like Ken Sanders Rare Books. I have strongrelationships with my colleagues in the council and mayors offices who already see me as an urban design expert. To truly represent them. Youll see that I have the broadest experience, the most comprehensive plans and the deepest ties to our community. This has earned me the most support among our west-side community leaders because Im best positioned to be an effective advocate and fight for all of us on the City Council. Traffic moves to adjacent streets and speeds through out of frustration. District Seven encompasses the southeast portion of Salt Lake City and includes the Sugar House, Nibley Park, Forest Dale, Westminster, Highland Park, and Country Club neighborhoods, the Sugar House and Brickyard Plaza commercial areas, Westminster College, Highland High School, Sugar House Park and Forest Dale and Nibley Park golf courses. We must require equitable opportunities, working with the Redevelopment Agency and Economic Development Department to INVEST in us not try to fix us or save us. How to vote | Public safety Salt Lake City does not have enough police officers to effectively patrol our community. HB411, Utah Renewable Energy Act, and a partnership with Rocky Mountain Power, will help us make strides to stop climate change. I have served as your District 23 Republican Legislative Chair for a very long time. Create all types of housing (including a low bar) so unsheltered neighbors arent living in our parks, alleys, rivers and sidewalks. Open up the city to more single-family housing. Transportation is very important, including the airport, Amtrak system, other rail and highway options, all of these should be encouraged so that we can easily get from one place to another. With unprecedented growth, there is a feeling of putting developers first and neighborhoods second. Dennis also served as a board member of the River District Business Alliance, and helped provide leadership to reorganize the Salt Lake Community Network., Dennis has lived in the Poplar Grove neighborhood for 18 years with his wife, Katherine, his son, Myles, and their sweet pup, Sophie., Residents tell me public safety and homelessness top the list of challenges to the city. We have an officer shortage in the city and a county problem with both jail space and prosecutions. So we all have to try our best. I helped ensure the maintenance and improvements of Fairmont Park and the creation of Allen Park. The shelters, according to the last audit, are full of drugs and the city refuses to use the recommended drug dogs. In August 2021, the average time it took to respond to life-threatening emergencies was over 17 minutes. Both want new homes, without yard maintenance. Hide them altogether We earn that through transparency and accountability with residents. As part of the plan, we must outline the citys purview and capacity and explicitly outline the work the county and state will need to supplement. Since being appointed in May, I have led efforts to ensure our public safety employees (police officers, firefighters and 911 dispatch) are the best paid at every level. Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. You are my constituent and my purpose is to represent you. Homelessness and our city should regain their people-centric focus. Occupation: Architectural consultant, coffee business owner, National Guard member. A lot of the customs and/or laws from the past need to be brought back, implemented and followed. SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) - All week long from Oct. 11 to Oct. 15, ABC4 will host a series of debates for the Salt Lake City Council District Elections. Id like to invest in projects that improve our quality of life today and plan for the future of our city without significant impacts on future budgets. Increasing density in single-family areas will destroy community character, decrease quality of life and encourage workers to drive (and pollute) to single-family homes farther away. Salt Lake City needs a legal camping area(s). We must also use these funds to support those who are suffering from homelessness. Both lenders and insurers raised rates on such projects and now theyre not being built. I wasnt canvassing, but walking, to see and learn about the district. Ill work directly with the citys Public Utilities Department to implement the Water Conservation Plan 2020. All ballots are active in the first round. The current median price in Salt Lake County for all housing types is $455,000. Salt Lake City isnt excluded from the problems of systemic and entrenched inequity seen throughout our nation. There isnt a single answer to fix this problem, but I will work with law enforcement and other support programs to help make Salt Lake City a safer place for everyone. Moving to renewable energy isnt only possible, it is economically feasible. Homelessness, housing, mental health, and its complexities. As the incumbent in this race, I am ready to get things done now. [1][2], The primary election originally scheduled for August 10, 2021, was canceled after the Salt Lake City Council voted on April 20 to use ranked-choice voting in the 2021 municipal election.[1][3]. 1 just add or change a few words like respect, honesty, courage, commitment. Addressing the roots of homelessness with compassion and a housing first approach. Full color spectrum We should support and expand the Ambassador program to get more uniforms on the streets where we need them the most. SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 on RCVis: Ranked-Choice Voting visualizations: sankey, interactive bar charts, and tabular formats for displaying the results of RCV Elections . Salt Lake City Council candidates answered key questions . I have a bachelor of science in geology, so Im somewhat trained in science and could help with that. Do we need to modify plans to accommodate traffic calming in residential areas? The recent 500 East project removed bus stops to increase bus speeds but forces buses to stay behind bicyclists which have lane priority. To use these visualizations for your election, poll, or infographic, SLC faces difficult issues but with determination and innovative solutions I believe were up to the challenge. Federal courts | Elections 2021 See also: City elections in Salt Lake City, Utah (2021) General election General election for Salt Lake City Council District 7 All of Equality Utah's endorsed candidates are champions for equality. Council Member Amy Fowler visits some of District 7's first responders. Color theme: We also need to look for creative solutions to housing. There are facilities to build and upgrade, transit lines to enhance, and professional services to engage. If there is no clear majority among the remaining candidates, the process is repeated until there is. As a city we must commit to moving to complete clean energy, and there is a path to get us there. Im not Italian. A place to clean their clothes, a place to use the restroom, a place to bathe, a place to sleep, food to eat, and opportunity to find housing and work. Our coverage also includes mayors, city councils, and district attorneys in the 32 state capitals that are not already part of our largest cities coverage. 3,798 (65.2%) 1,666 (28.6%) 365 (6.3%) 18 with no choices left AMY FOWLER BEN RASKIN RAINER HUCK Inactive Ballots. We also need to eliminate SWAT cops and undercover (secret) police which have no place in a democratic society. Using data from other cities that have tried this before, we know that this kind of housing development supports equitable school landscapes; fosters entrepreneurial business opportunities; mitigates representational discrepancies; and supports a robust citizenry, capable of supporting our essential functions. Show color matching the transfer, Highlight the current round when interactive, Use longform description instead of timeline, Is this election a Preferential Block Voting election? This deal gives millions away at taxpayers expense, dollars that can be used for truly affordable housing. 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