After a third homeless shelter was announced for the Ballpark neighborhood in August 2021, I led a community response demanding that Salt Lake City initiate zoning changes: a moratorium on new shelters until an equitable distribution and placement process is developed. We have many important issues facing our city including pandemic recovery, public safety, homelessness, air quality and many others. We need to move toward publicly funded campaigns like those in Denver and Seattle. Tuesday, November 2, 2021. I am excited, honored, and humbled to serve as your City Council representative. 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. For me its about action and solutions, it is time to get things done. We know that the communities who use an intentional strategy and rigorous decision-making are the ones that manage successful growth. 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. Full color spectrum The recent 500 East project removed bus stops to increase bus speeds but forces buses to stay behind bicyclists which have lane priority. 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. So, if you live in the district I have walked down your street., I am running to be an advocate for the residents of District 5. Occupation: Architect and small-business owner. To watch the full debate, click the video at the top of this story. Our current system puts too much emphasis on pursuing the almighty dollar, at the expense of constituent concerns and priorities, which too often take a back seat to priorities of large developers and monied interests., For truly affordable housing we need to switch to measuring affordability using FPL Federal Poverty Level ($12,880-$26,500), which better represents the reality of those caught in our housing crunch. When the market crumbled then, a number of class action lawsuits were filed for workmanship defects. Open up the city to more single-family housing. We need to be sure to maintain the citys character and all of the reasons we love it as we see this growth. Let's Collaborate! He has prioritized neighborhood safety at all levels from 911 response times to traffic calming initiatives. Third, we must continue to invest in reliable particulate data as air quality dynamics change. For community policing to work, we must work to build trust between the police and the community and thats a two-way street. First, reducing our emissions by investing in more multimodal options like transit, biking and walking. Both candidates also expressed reservations about the location of the new Utah State Prison, but acknowledged its a reality for District 1 moving forward. I enjoy doing artwork. Sandy Mayor. 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. I helped ensure the maintenance and improvements of Fairmont Park and the creation of Allen Park. We need to be cognizant of how new developments will impact neighborhoods and property owners. Salt Lake City has a long history of leading on sustainability initiatives that improve air quality, protect our watershed, and invest in green infrastructure. As a former transportation planner for Salt Lake City, I know why a keen eye on our budget matters. My first would be homelessness. She was elected by her peers to serve as the 2021 City Council Chair. We also need to be realistic about our natural resources as we face a climate crisis. Desaturated purple to orange spectrum On the issue of drought, Huck and Fowler clashed on ways to conserve water, while Raskin said developers need to prioritize water conservation when building. We should strive to provide affordable housing options at all income levels. Show print-friendly instead? I was the marketing and fundraising manager for the Jamaican bobsled team for the Nagano and Salt Lake Games. Are we overreacting about the future of Twitter? And while all candidates agreed on the recent pay raise for the Salt Lake City Police Department, some went after the council for not implementing it earlier, and promoting a rhetoric that contributed to officers leaving. The District 3 debate featured candidates David Berg, Casey OBrien McDonough and incumbent Chris Wharton. The council has the ability through zoning and financing with the Redevelopment Agency. Occupation: Real estate agent, residential and commercial. The shelters, according to the last audit, are full of drugs and the city refuses to use the recommended drug dogs. Click on the tabs below to show more information about those topics. Salt Lake City is one of several Utah municipalities turning to ranked choice voting for the upcoming election. The city should use some funding (around $45 million out of $86 million) for a safe camping and parking area for those who dont want to endure the drug issues in our shelters. The ordinance proposed by the citys Civilian Police Accountability Council will go a long way toward solving this problem. I know how to twist balloon animals, make homemade potstickers, and Im really good at assembling Ikea furniture. 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. Pandemic aid should be directed to the recovery and improvement of our small businesses and improving our workforce. She was recently appointed RDA Vice Chair in January 2023. And, this is just the beginning. However, there are two important goals that I plan to champion during my first full term in office. We need to recruit and retain talented, veteran officers and modernize technology for quicker response time and better outcomes. 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. Five candidates are running in Salt Lake City's District 5, which includes the Ballpark neighborhood. 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. 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. We are 50,000 units short. These are just some of the ways I think we can work to provide affordable housing and protect the character of our city. Not to force into compliance or make everybody the same. Do we need to put stop signs where neighbors need one? I rallied community members to end the police department hiring freeze in January 2021, and I spoke in favor of the 30% salary increase for SLCPD officers that City Council voted for in June 2021. Homelessness is a citywide and statewide issue that requires collaboration to truly address the crisis. After living in Guatemala for five years, Amy returned to Utah. Donate. 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. How to vote | With our housing issues, our two main options are either rezone areas for residential use or encourage alternative/high-density housing in our current areas. OBrien McDonough likened the citys approach to a revolving door that isnt effective. Color theme: Public safety Salt Lake City does not have enough police officers to effectively patrol our community. Id like to focus those funds on affordable housing, multimodal transportation, necessary environmental protections, and upgrading our public utilities. 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. 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. Lets be a model for other historic neighborhoods in Salt Lake to follow. 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. We cant snap our fingers and solve it, but we can act in a matter that is fair to those in the streets and our residents. I helped put the Walker Center on the National Historic Registry, make it a city landmark, and restore the weather sign tower. Amyearned a Bachelor of Science in BiologyfromSeattle Universitybefore obtainingherlaw degree from the University of Utah. Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Candidates must have fully completed and submitted our optional survey to be listed in this guide. Our families are thriving, but all these changes have growing pains that we need to mitigate. It took over 40 days, and I covered 86.1 miles. 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 . Full color spectrum 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. 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. We need to accelerate the inventory of affordable housing. Ballotpedia comprehensively covers the 100 largest cities in the United States by population. I am running for this position to make sure our voice is not just heard, but listened to and responded to.. Rain barrels would be available for discounted purchase. Amyis achampionand serves as a voice for many who areunderrepresentedand has spent her career defending the rights of those whoendup in the criminal justice system. In addition to working with local businesses, Im an opera singer and voice teacher with a doctorate in vocal performance. We need to protect places we cannot afford to lose like the theater, the Fisher Mansion, Warm Springs and others. The governments job is to help provide resources to the people and prevent outside sources from interfering. The District 7 debate featured candidates Ben Raskin, Rainer Huck and incumbent Amy Fowler. With ranked choice voting, I ask voters to compare all the candidates and their records, plans and endorsements. Housing is on top of the list. SLC currently measures affordability using AMI Area Median Income ($64,600-$92,900), a reflection of the wealth gap and income inequality within our city. Air quality/climate change and electoral reform. My experience as a community organizer leading important projects for our community and experience as a city staffer gaining a better understanding of our citys process will make me the best councilmember for our district.. Here on the west side, if we made a call, oftentimes if it was not a violent crime, they wouldnt even send an officer there because there were so many criminals that if they arrested one, they had to release another one from jail. District 7 From 500 East to Foothill Drive and parts of 1700 South to parts of 3000 South. 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 . We must use these funds to focus on supporting those who are suffering from the consequences of the still ongoing pandemic. 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. School districts | Both will require that we invest in a community policing model that allows us to: Recruit and retain quality officers, provide them with improved training, and ensure equitable service across the city. Furthermore, zoning laws need to be examined as these are often an unnecessary barrier to housing creation. I continue to push for ordinances and policies that advance the idea of affordable housing, while maintaining the character of the community through different design standards. Whats next for Utah in wake of leaked SCOTUS draft abortion decision? Luxury apartments dont increase tourism, and hurt locals priced out of living in their own neighborhoods. Im the best choice on your ballot this year so please mark DarinMano#1!, WE WANT TO REVERSE DEFUNDING SLC POLICE which the city council claimed and publicized in 2020. Berg targeted Wharton several times for the citys metrics for affordable housing and accused him of taking money from developers. 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. Occupation: Architectural consultant, coffee business owner, National Guard member. Ive been devoting myself to community building since then. 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. I adore their little smushed faces. Zach Robinson. Very rarely, IF AT ALL, will force work. I hope you and your family are safe and well this holiday season. Whoever is elected in District 2 will only serve a two-year term. For the last four years I have advocated and worked for District 7 and all residents of Salt Lake City. We need to be a city that listens and acts. 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). Huck echoed Raskin on the potential for electric vehicles to reduce pollution. It wasnt a matter of salaries. Even before the 2020 riots, there were insufficient officers. 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