Create all types of housing (including a low bar) so unsheltered neighbors arent living in our parks, alleys, rivers and sidewalks. The District 7 debate featured candidates Ben Raskin, Rainer Huck and incumbent Amy Fowler. Generally, candidates agreed that the proposal lacked transparency and that the city should not build an additional shelter in the area. Any decision that contributes to those principles will be good for our district. Were in a housing crisis and these structures are not helping the problem theyre a blight upon our neighborhoods. Most Salt Lake City voters got their ballot in the mail last week, and this coming November Utahs capital city could see some new representation. The latter two steps will reduce calls to police, reduce fires and send a message to criminals that Salt Lake is no longer a good place to do business.. We have spent decades attempting to solve homelessness, and it seems to have only gotten worse. 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. Salt Lake City should lead when it comes to salaries and that should also help with recruiting experienced officers from other departments. Leftover CARES Act funds can continue to reinvest in Community Development Block Grant projects targeted toward communities most impacted by the pandemic and providing additional resources for culturally competent mental health care. Preserving community character. Asking developers and new buildings to be green, LEED-certified is essential and will ensure that as we build, were planning for the additional use of resources in our struggling climate. I want to continue to build upon that momentum. Showing print-friendly content. We need to be cognizant of how new developments will impact neighborhoods and property owners. Summary table; Tables by round; Tables by candidate; Settings; Share; SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7. However, these measures have not been enough to retain a sufficient police force: as of August 2021, average 911 response times for Priority 1 callslife-threatening emergencieswas 17 minutes and 35 seconds. How do we best use it? The debate began with talk of food deserts, with all candidates agreeing the district needs more grocery stores, and that gentrification is a big issue. 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. Air quality/climate change and electoral reform. 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. Includes the Rose Park and Jordan Meadows neighborhoods, the Salt Lake International Airport and Utah State Fairgrounds. Let's Collaborate! I will bring some fresh perspectives to the council that will enable our city to more effectively deal with these and other pressing issues. 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.. We must use these funds to focus on supporting those who are suffering from the consequences of the still ongoing pandemic. 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. Occupation: Business and community engagement liaison at Volunteers of America. Occupation: Attorney, small-business owner. 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. Mailing Address:PO Box 145476Salt Lake City, UT84114-5476. I support rezoning efforts for higher-density units, accelerated building license application reviews and lower impact fees. We cant be ping-ponging people across the city. 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 . The results of a ranked-choice . We need our affordable housing zoning to be inclusionary. As I suggested to the Racial Equity in Policing Commission in January 2021, the SLCPD should have hired an outside entity to examine why over one hundred officers left the department. Climate Change We are facing a dire situation regarding our rapidly changing climate. The following districts are up for reelection: The Deseret News reached out to all 19 candidates in the race, asking for a short statement, three issues they are prioritizing and their campaign website. Fowler assumed office in 2018. I consider public safety to include crime, fires and auto/pedestrian safety. The debate closed with all candidates agreeing it is time for District 5 to have a public library. My campaign is based on the principles of strengthening individuals, families and businesses. Working to make unsheltered homelessness brief and rare by creating opportunities for affordable housing and supporting our homeless resource centers. 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. However, there are two important goals that I plan to champion during my first full term in office. We must challenge the inland port and if the state wont negotiate with us, we must be prepared to take them to court. College pantries in Utah learning to serve a more diverse range of students. This would be a start. There is no one, single fix to the problem. As the incumbent in this race, I am ready to get things done now. It took over 40 days, and I covered 86.1 miles. I am not a fan of overly dense housing options because of its impact on the character of our west-side community, but I do feel that thinking outside the box (such as accessory dwelling units) will provide more opportunities for that growth while keeping our neighborhoods from becoming wall-to-wall apartments. We should hire private security to protect public property like parks and other real estate assets. Occupation: Executive director at Salty Cricket; owner and consultant at bold IDEAs. 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. This would offer hope to the unsheltered and security to residents. Im not Italian. Carbon sequestration is pivotal in pulling our carbon legacy out of our atmosphere and improving our climate. About Council Member Fowler. You can follow the intent of the law but without some flexibility if you enforce it too tight you end up with the result or a variant of the very same thing you were trying to contain and/or eliminate. Public safety is also critical to every city. Rain barrels would be available for discounted purchase. The solution is makes sense density with an ownership component. To watch the full debate, click the video at the top of this story. We should look to public health experts, better comprehensive data collection and case management, and develop a unified agenda and vision within the region. Salt Lake City has used CARES money to backfill public safety resources, provide economic relief for small businesses, maintain housing for vulnerable individuals, and keep public spaces open. My work as a commissioner on the Historic Landmark Commission demonstrates my commitment to preserving our communitys character while planning for the future. With all these resources in our toolbox, we can make the needed progress for all residents of our city. I helped ensure the maintenance and improvements of Fairmont Park and the creation of Allen Park. We know that the communities who use an intentional strategy and rigorous decision-making are the ones that manage successful growth. [1] [2] As chairman of the City Council in 2020, Chris helped lead the citys response to the pandemic, the earthquake, and the hurricane-force windstorm., Chris lives with his husband in the Marmalade District.. The police conversation should begin by acknowledging every west-sider deserves safe streets and dignity from our police department. Its going to take a lot of different steps to return to a normal market. Includes Glendale and Poplar Grove neighborhoods and the Jordan River Parkway and trail. Ill work to increase the number of uniformed officers, triple the number of social workers, and increase foot and bike patrol. I also believe that improving public safety in all communities including those that have been traditionally marginalized or underserved requires trust. I enjoy doing artwork. First, reducing our emissions by investing in more multimodal options like transit, biking and walking. Crime prevention and protecting our water supply, particularly City Creek. We must reform the Redevelopment Agency to address affordable housing more directly. Preserving the local built history helps enhance Salt Lake City's character, livability, and sustainability. Water Whiskey is for drinking, but water is for fighting. Ballotpedia comprehensively covers the 100 largest cities in the United States by population. Amy FowlerDistrict 7amy.fowler@slcgov.com801-535-7715. 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. In August 2021, the average time it took to respond to life-threatening emergencies was over 17 minutes. Public safety Salt Lake City does not have enough police officers to effectively patrol our community. 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. Homelessness isnt an easy issue. We should support and expand the Ambassador program to get more uniforms on the streets where we need them the most. Our public safety officials havent felt supported in a volatile political climate, and our city must take steps to repair these relationships. Salt Lake City is booming because people realized that living here is wonderful, I wouldnt change it for anything. Pandemic aid should be directed to the recovery and improvement of our small businesses and improving our workforce. The first step is to rebuild our police force. When I lived in Seattle, officials did that very comparison, and they found that the costs to build and house people who need it was far less than the cost of first responders, emergency room care, etc. And we should hire private security to protect public property like parks and other real estate assets. At the same time, I have crafted policies that preserve the oldest historic neighborhoods in Utah through careful planning and incorporating broad resident feedback. We need to address our policies that allow those buildings to sit vacant. 1 goal is to add deeply affordable and permanent supportive housing to help people exit homelessness. The recent collapse of the condo tower in Miami is a great example. I would look at the British bed-and-breakfast model, where the queen allows British citizens to rent out up to two rooms and have six guests per night and pocket the money for themselves, paying no taxes on it. And honestly, everyone living west of I-15 has been marginalized in one way or the other. Councilman James Rodgers stepped down in early October to focus on his family, leaving a seat open. 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. Homelessness, housing, mental health, and its complexities. By utilizing a variety of tools such as inclusionary zoning, infill, and missing-middle developments, we can create higher opportunity index zones for all of our residents to benefit. 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. District 5 From 900 South to 2100 South and from I-15 to 1300 East. Were told that more housing density will solve our housing crisis, but its not a simple equation of supply and demand when the demand is endless. Preserving our open spaces is crucial for future generations. 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 should work with the County to provide for a mental health receiving center similar to that which has been piloted and successful in Davis County. We need to support organizations that provide reliable health care and services to women and their families Id use remaining funds to support organizations focused on women: Planned Parenthood, the Rape Recovery Center, Geraldine E. King Womens Resource Center and others. Voters in Rose Park, Westpointe, and Jordan Meadows will elect a new District 1 City Council member this November, since former Council Member James Rogers resigned in early October. School districts | Back the blue. I have a bachelor of science in geology, so Im somewhat trained in science and could help with that. We need to downzone historic districts so the risk of development is low for the properties we are trying to protect. Occupation: Architectural consultant, coffee business owner, National Guard member. Salt Lake City should force UTA to implement $1 bus fares., When I started this campaign, I decided to walk every street in District 5. OBrien McDonough likened the citys approach to a revolving door that isnt effective. We should strive to provide affordable housing options at all income levels. Raskin lost in the general election on November 2, 2021. That results in an increasing drug epidemic which negatively impacts the homeless first. 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. Do we need to put stop signs where neighbors need one? Wharton defended the citys metric and encouraged constituents to look at his campaigns financial disclosures. 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