What are your ideas for investing federal pandemic aid in the city, including funds left over from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act as well as funds from the American Rescue Plan Act? I support incremental development where residents have the opportunity to invest in their own neighborhoods and in that process, create value that benefits their community. We should focus on incentive-based zoning, where developers are asked to support the neighborhood in which they build so we can preserve these communities. We only have so much and it wont last forever, so I think we need to create funding sources that can capitalize on each other and then be a source for continued funding for residents and small business owners. Showing interactive content. Five Salt Lake City Council districts are up for election this year. The candidates for City Council in Salt Lake City, Utah respond to a Salt Lake Tribune survey ahead of the 2021 vote. YES. Donate. Crime prevention, so that we can walk the streets at night safely. While I was the chair of the Redevelopment Agency, we invested over $50 million in affordable housing. 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. I passed an increase in compensation for all of our first responders and succeeded in securing funds for a new alternative response model pilot program. | With unprecedented growth, there is a feeling of putting developers first and neighborhoods second. I am running for this position to make sure our voice is not just heard, but listened to and responded to.. U.S. municipal elections, 2021 The city of Salt Lake City, Utah, held general elections for city council on November 2, 2021. We need to protect our police officers. There is no way for us to find solutions without resources this should be a funding priority for the city for the foreseeable future. First, we need to stop the disaster that is the proposed polluting port, that will devastate our wetlands and endanger the health of west side and all city residents. City Council Welcome Amy Fowler District 7 amy.fowler@slcgov.com 801-535-7715 Welcome District 7 residents! A debate about our district, put on by organizations that dont have a stake in our neighborhoods, is not where my campaign chose to put its time the very day ballots began hitting mailboxes. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. So we need to make sure that people who commit crimes pay for those crimes. While this is an incredible opportunity for expanding our tax base, we must keep our eye on how this growth impacts our local communities, natural resources and quality of life. Once this is in place, then we can address the criminal element in public camps better while we enforce existing laws and provide resources to the most shelter resistant homeless. Daniel Tuutau did not participate in the debate, citing a prior conflict with the Utah Opera Chorus, and was performing at the Capitol Theatre. Salt Lake City should lead when it comes to salaries and that should help with recruiting experienced officers from other departments. 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? Luxury apartments dont increase tourism, and hurt locals priced out of living in their own neighborhoods. We also need to be careful to preserve character in residential areas, by allowing higher buildings in already denser areas with adequate parking structures. Our citys air quality is often among the worst in the world and it will only continue to get worse if not made an absolute priority with aggressive goals and plans to reverse the damage climate change is doing. The District 7 debate featured candidates Ben Raskin, Rainer Huck and incumbent Amy Fowler. With all these resources in our toolbox, we can make the needed progress for all residents of our city. Ill work to increase public art, fund murals and install a proper monument to Joe Hill. Elections 2021 See also: City elections in Salt Lake City, Utah (2021) General election General election for Salt Lake City Council District 7 Our housing first model has failed us. The ordinance proposed by the citys Civilian Police Accountability Council will go a long way toward solving this problem. Ill use those lessons to lead the citys preservation efforts moving forward. State executives | Abortion rights advocates at Utah rally pledge to fight after leaked Supreme Court draft opinion, The next phase of Salt Lake City International airport is taking shape. Some of the issues I am focused on are homelessness, crime, affordable housing, gentrification and displacement, safety, community policing, roads, potholes, speeding, lights and parks.. Carbon sequestration is pivotal in pulling our carbon legacy out of our atmosphere and improving our climate. On July 20th, Mayor Mendenhall and the entire council declared racism to be a public health crisis.I know its become quite fashionable these days to blame everything on racism, but for a government to make such a declaration indicates they might have a bit of a tenuous connection with reality. The results of a ranked-choice . I must be constantly engaged with you so I know what you are thinking and so I know you are as informed as you want or need to be. I am excited, honored, and humbled to serve as your City Council representative. Chapman pointed to a lack of support from the city and county as a root to the departments woes, while other candidates agreed that identifying why officers are leaving is key. Candidates must have fully completed and submitted our optional survey to be listed in this guide. She was recently appointed RDA Vice Chair in January 2023. The District 3 debate featured candidates David Berg, Casey OBrien McDonough and incumbent Chris Wharton. 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. My wife, Brenda, and I often enjoy live theater performances, movies, and the visual arts as well. District Seven encompasses the southeast portion ofSalt LakeCity, including the Sugar House, Nibley Park, Forest Dale,Westminster, Highland Park andCountry Club neighborhoods as well as the Sugar House and Brickyard Plaza commercial areas, Westminster College, Highland High School, SugarHouse Park and Forest Dale and Nibley Park golf courses. Districts are presented in numerical order, and each candidate is listed in alphabetical order within their respective district. The more options we have to keep our money within our communities, without sacrificing quality of goods and services, will only improve the quality of life of all our residents. The solution is not to increase density by encouraging developers to replace moderate rented houses with higher-density market-rate apartments. The filing deadline for this election was August 17, 2021. Its going to take a lot of different steps to return to a normal market. While CARES Act funding was originally utilized for short-term solutions to address the immediate needs created by the pandemic, rescue plan funds allow us to build upon what we have learned, leveraging additional resources, and investing in long-term solutions. 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.. This would be a start. 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. 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. Having clean air to breathe and clean water to drink can never be taken for granted and must always be a priority. All ballots are active in the first round. HB411, Utah Renewable Energy Act, and a partnership with Rocky Mountain Power, will help us make strides to stop climate change. The first step is to rebuild our police force. Very rarely, IF AT ALL, will force work. The City Council will appoint a replacement for Rogers in November, after the election. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Crime prevention and protecting our water supply, particularly City Creek. For the last four years I have advocated and worked for District 7 and all residents of Salt Lake City. Population growth We are estimated to double our citys population by 2040. Of course, public safety is the other big challenge facing our city today, and recent events show that crime is not limited to just the west side. Remember, your interest and input will help shape our future. Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Sugar House is the soul of Salt Lake and maintaining its quirky charm and historic character is my top priority. The safety of our residents demands we have the best officers and commanders in the state. Less than market-rate housing is part of the answer, but less than market-rate housing is not the same as affordable housing. If a candidate is missing, they have not completed our optional survey. Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name. The governments job is to help provide resources to the people and prevent outside sources from interfering. Money continues to influence politics and steers elected officials away from constituents they were elected to represent. My expertise with land use and urban design policy makes me the ideal candidate to lead the council in these efforts. We need to move toward publicly funded campaigns like those in Denver and Seattle. My campaign is based on the principles of strengthening individuals, families and businesses. After living in Guatemala for five years, Amy returned to Utah. At the heart of the issue is density and the missing middle. Entry-level homes are gone. However, if no one wins a majority, the candidate with the least first-preference votes is eliminated. Both want new homes, without yard maintenance. Ill be a responsive, engaged leader and make sure Sugar House is dynamically represented at City Hall., We have big challenges. The quality of life is what the individual makes of it. We also need to be realistic about our natural resources as we face a climate crisis. I support rezoning efforts for higher-density units, accelerated building license application reviews and lower impact fees. A lot of the customs and/or laws from the past need to be brought back, implemented and followed. We need a case management first model to provide the skills needed to become and remain independent. Voters in Salt Lake City's District 1 and 2 will elect council members on Nov. 2, after previous council members have resigned. About Council Member Fowler. We learned through the pandemic that our community needs to become a place to work, shop and live. Homelessness We need a three-year crisis management plan which focuses on organizing the current chaos. The west side has been neglected for so long that many of its residents feel that civic engagement is futile. Dennis is a veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the first Gulf War after high school. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. During my tenure on the City Council, we have led the state in providing affordable housing units by maximizing federal, state and local dollars and forging public-private partnerships. Homelessness isnt an easy issue. Candidates found some consensus on housing prices, agreeing that some mix of high-density development could help, with the exception of Chapman, who opposed any kind of high-density buildings. We need to pass new zoning ordinances which will allow the missing-middle housing (town houses and small apartment buildings) to be built in more places throughout the city. College pantries in Utah learning to serve a more diverse range of students. I was the marketing and fundraising manager for the Jamaican bobsled team for the Nagano and Salt Lake Games. Salt Lake City can improve public safety by recruiting, training, and keeping the most professional and qualified emergency responders in the state. The reason were not is a holdover from the Great Recession a decade ago. If elected, I promise to be a council member who will listen to the community, a council member who understands our everyday issues and advocates to make our city look west. Im running because I want to improve and protect the health, well-being, and prosperity of our District 1 neighborhoods. I'm glad you're here and hope you find helpful links, contact information and resources. 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. Pandemic aid should be directed to the recovery and improvement of our small businesses and improving our workforce. Moving to renewable energy isnt only possible, it is economically feasible. 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. Five candidates are running in Salt Lake City's District 5, which includes the Ballpark neighborhood. District 7 From 500 East to Foothill Drive and parts of 1700 South to parts of 3000 South. 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. SLC faces difficult issues but with determination and innovative solutions I believe were up to the challenge. Mailing Address:PO Box 145476Salt Lake City, UT84114-5476. I am excited, honored, and humbled to serve as your City Council representative. All ballots are active in the first round. The tamales from the Smiths parking lot alone deserve their own storefront. 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). ES. In addition to working as the Business & Community Engagement Liaison for Volunteers of America, Dennis served as the chairman and the vice chairman of the Poplar Grove Community Council for over 10 years, and was a founding member of the Westside Coalition, bringing together all six west-side community councils to work together on issues. I hope you and your family are safe and well this holiday season. Property owners, developers, business or other interests are important to our district and should always be considered, but you and residents in our district must come first, not money or special interests., Chris is the City Councilmember for District 3. We should not become Apartmentville USA! Work toward racial harmony, not division. Generally, candidates agreed that the proposal lacked transparency and that the city should not build an additional shelter in the area. Furthermore, zoning laws need to be examined as these are often an unnecessary barrier to housing creation. That is the result of my colleagues and I valuing affordable housing and economic diversity throughout the city. Any decision that contributes to those principles will be good for our district. This neighborhood is full of potential, and developers are beginning to invest. This effort must acknowledge that our affordability crisis is rooted in a lack of housing stock for all stages of life and income levels. When the market crumbled then, a number of class action lawsuits were filed for workmanship defects. Only 63 detached homes were approved last year along with around 1,500 apartments. But I feel stimulating economic growth is the best way to facilitate an increased standard of living in our communities. Back the blue. I also believe that improving public safety in all communities including those that have been traditionally marginalized or underserved requires trust. These are just some of the ways I think we can work to provide affordable housing and protect the character of our city. This would allow us to focus our housing funds to be used only for deeply affordable and permanent supportive housing. Zach Robinson. We have a history of zoning, planning and historic districts that have protected the character of the city we love. We also need to restore Warm Springs and the Fisher Mansion, and support small local businesses like Ken Sanders Rare Books. We need to act now. Finding long-term solutions and support for our unsheltered population. 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. Affordable housing, gentrification, and displacement. My second would be the environment. At the same time, I have crafted policies that preserve the oldest historic neighborhoods in Utah through careful planning and incorporating broad resident feedback. Ballotpedia invites candidates to participate in its annual survey. We should look to public health experts, better comprehensive data collection and case management, and develop a unified agenda and vision within the region. In return, developers need to maintain a lower rent for a larger portion of their properties. We must continue to make our resource centers more robust, increase the number of beds available, improve coordination among service providers, and develop further outreach and wraparound services to assist those individuals who refuse to enter shelters due to trauma. I decided to run after the bridge fire earlier this year. Were in a housing crisis and these structures are not helping the problem theyre a blight upon our neighborhoods. More cops does not mean less oversight. The recent 500 East project removed bus stops to increase bus speeds but forces buses to stay behind bicyclists which have lane priority. Gray them out Im more interested in talking about how to fix the issues we are experiencing than I am in finding someone to blame. It is so bad that we have to beg cops to accept voluntary overtime to assist in homeless camp cleanup and walk parks that have drug crime. 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