Livability

I want my daughters to one day inherit my home and live here in our community; however, if we continue to neglect threats to livability like the urgent crisis at the Great Salt Lake or fail to invest in cleaner air, safety, and well-maintained infrastructure I fear my girls will be forced to plant new roots somewhere else.

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Livability in neighborhoods like ours is shaped by environmental conservation, the quality of local schools, the strength of parks and public spaces, reliable transportation options, and access to essential services. Livability is also negatively impacted by misguided solutions like the proposed Gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon. As HD41 grows and diversifies, we need laws passed that improve everyday life in our neighborhoods—safe streets, green spaces, strong schools, and cultural connections. When these pieces come together, the community remains not only functional but deeply rooted, vibrant, and welcoming for every family.

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What I'm Hearing:

• A lack of urgency among leaders regarding the Great Salt Lake

• The Gondola must be stopped

• Air quality challenges, especially along major traffic corridors

• Limited pedestrian infrastructure on Wasatch Boulevard

• Disconnect between new development and existing transportation networks

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What We Need:

• Legislation to address GSL surface area shrinkage and water volume loss 

• Replace plans for the Gondola with more practical, less environmentally disruptive solutions

• Greater investment from the state in improved air quality solutions

• Support our cities in pursuing safer street design on major thoroughfares