ZACH’S PRIORITIES FOR A THRIVING SALT LAKE COUNTY

Zach believes that Salt Lake County should be a place where residents can not only afford to live but also thrive. Zach is committed to making Salt Lake County more affordable for all residents, believes in responsible stewardship of Salt Lake County's environment, and is dedicated to ensuring Salt Lake County remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.

Zach is committed to addressing these issues with a common-sense, collaborative approach. He believes in listening to all perspectives and finding practical solutions that benefit the community as a whole.

    • Advocate for increased funding for low-income housing programs

    • Incentivize the development of affordable housing units

    • Collaborate with community organizations for innovative, cost-effective housing solutions

    • Foster a business-friendly environment to attract new companies

    • Support local small businesses

    • Invest in education and vocational training programs

    • Expand affordable public transportation options

    • Address rising utility costs

    • Increase funding for essential social services

LOWERING THE COST OF LIVING

    • Work to develop responsible canyon transportation solutions

    • Heavily consider community feedback within the decision-making process

    • Work towards implementing strategies to improve Utah’s air quality

    • Support clean energy initiatives

    • Develop and implement innovative strategies to conserve water resources and protect our Great Salt Lake

    • Educate the community on water-saving practices

    • Maintain and improve Salt Lake parks and trails

    • Ensure our parks and trails are clean, safe, and ready to be enjoyed

PRESERVING OUR NATURAL SPACES

  • Reports indicate that a property in Salt Lake County has been acquired to build an immigration detention facility. Our community is only learning this from news outlets. Our local leaders and residents are being left in the dark. This is unacceptable.

    Our federal elected officials continue to turn a blind eye to decisions with enormous impacts on our community. But I take on tough challenges, because that’s the only way to get real results. I stand with Mayor Wilson and Salt Lake County officials who have already opposed this proposal. I look forward to working with my fellow democratic elected officials to make sure decisions aren’t made without our knowledge and that we take action.

    Salt Lake County is a community built on fairness and opportunity. We do not warehouse human beings. I oppose what ICE is doing to human beings. I oppose building an immigration detention facility. And I’ll keep pushing until we get answers.

    • Ensure adequate resources and training for law enforcement and first responders

    • Promote community policing initiatives

    • Proactively identify and address safety concerns along school routes

    • Collaborate with Salt Lake County Schools and parents to develop improved student safety programs

    • Advocate for affordable and improved mental health programs

    • Support initiatives to address the root causes of crime, substance misues, and homelessness

    • Improve county-wide emergency preparedness plans

    • Invest in infrastructure for better disaster response

BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES