My Platform

I believe in responsible growth and fiscal responsibility for our city. While the mayor cannot control the pace of growth, I believe we must pay close attention to the details as Midvale continues to expand. Our city faces real challenges, and I would like the opportunity to help guide us toward a stronger future.

One of our biggest challenges is homelessness. This is not unique to Midvale—we share it with many cities along the Wasatch Front. The current model has room for improvement. Over the years, the homeless shelter in Midvale has shifted its primary role multiple times to meet urgent needs, and those needs are still very real today. Recently, it was announced that a new homeless services campus will be built in northwest Salt Lake City, providing 1,300 new beds when it opens in 2027. As this project moves forward, it is essential that all cities along the Wasatch Front work together to ensure the costs and responsibilities are shared fairly.

Traffic is another ongoing issue. As Midvale has grown, the amount of TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) housing has increased significantly. These developments were originally designed to encourage the use of public transportation, but in practice, insufficient parking has led to spillover into surrounding neighborhoods and public curbside spaces. I believe future development must take this into account more carefully to prevent these unintended consequences and reduce strain on nearby communities.

Finally, I want to focus on community. Midvale has sometimes struggled with a sense of division, with an ongoing perception of an “east side vs. west side” mentality. Many residents feel that services are concentrated on the west side, leaving the east side overlooked. I want to find ways to bring our community together again. While I don’t claim to have all the answers, I am committed to making Midvale a place where everyone feels connected and included—putting our city back at the center of it all.