Invest In People

South Salt Lake is by many measures the most unique city in the state - a large proportion of our residents come from other countries and represent a variety of cultures, races, incomes and experiences. I see every day the challenges many of our residents face - the difficulty navigating daily life in a system and society that often seems at odds with them. As Mayor, I have worked hard to create a community that provides opportunity for all residents. We have made a practice of putting people first in our policies, budgets and programs. We have built entire new programs based on this principle.

I credit the involvement and leadership of our many residents, employees, partners, educators, faith leaders and others who have led the way in making a collective impact for good a top priority in our city. They have shared their stories and offered solutions and committed their time and resources to make the change our community needs. They are making a difference through our Social Impact Council, Promise South Salt Lake, and the Police Athletic League (PAL).

We have placed great emphasis on hiring, including a large increase in women working in our fire department, and young people of many cultures in our Promise SSL Department. I also led our city's efforts to adopt better policies in housing and benefits for domestic partners. But I know we still have many more challenges to face.

The events of 2020 have brought this topic front and center in our community and our nation. The heartbreak and suffering that many of our friends and neighbors experience must end. I hear the cries for help, for empathy, and respect and ask all city leaders, employees and residents to listen deeply and to change. We are only as good as our understanding of the problem. I say this from the heart and with humility; I am here to serve you. Please help us become the community we all deserve. Please call me or anyone you are familiar with to speak up and start the conversation. I would be honored to listen.

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In 2022, The Promise SSL Co-Op filled the former library space of the South Salt Lake Community Center. This space will be a launchpad for people to invest in themselves. The Co-Op offers co-working space and resources for Financial Empowerment, Digital Access, and supporting job and career growth and entrepreneurship.