• Clean Air

  • Our air quality is one of the most important and impactful issues we face. The negative impacts of our poor air quality are well-documented and serious, affecting our health, environment, and economy. While some positive steps have been taken, we must do more to ensure clean air for everyone.

 

• Incentives for Businesses and Consumers:

  • Tax Credits for Green Technologies: Provide tax credits for businesses and homeowners who invest in renewable energy sources, energy-efficient appliances, and electric vehicles.

  • Subsidies for Clean Energy: Offer subsidies to companies that switch to clean energy production and reduce their carbon footprint.

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• Holding Polluters Accountable:

  • Stricter Emissions Standards: Implement and enforce stricter emissions standards for industrial polluters.

  • Fines and Penalties: Increase fines and penalties for businesses that exceed pollution limits.

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• Transitioning to Electric or Hybrid Buses:

  • Public Transit Upgrades: Invest in transitioning the public bus fleet to electric or hybrid models to reduce emissions and improve air quality.

  • Funding for Infrastructure: Secure funding for the necessary charging infrastructure to support an electric bus fleet.

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• The Gondola

  • Why I oppose the Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola:

    • Cost to Taxpayers: The proposed gondola project would cost over a billion taxpayer dollars, an expense that our community cannot afford.

    • Government Picking Winners and Losers: This project represents an inappropriate use of government resources, favoring specific businesses over broader community needs.

    • Traffic Issues: The gondola does not effectively address the underlying traffic problems and may even exacerbate them by encouraging more vehicle use to reach gondola stations.

    • Environmental Impact: The construction and operation of the gondola could harm our natural landscapes and wildlife habitats. 

    • Impact on Business Owners: We must also preserve our canyons and environment to ensure our region is attractive to new businesses. Our skiing, hiking, biking, and natural wonders are a large part of why industries relocate to our great state – let’s keep it that way.

• Alternative Solutions:

  • Improved Public Transit: Enhance existing public transit options and infrastructure to make them more efficient and appealing.

  • Carpool Incentives: Promote carpooling with incentives like reduced toll fees and designated carpool lanes.

  • Smart Traffic Management: Implement smart traffic management systems to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

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• Great Salt Lake

  • The increased water levels and snowpack in the last two years have been a great blessing. However, our increased snowfall and snowpack should be no excuse for inaction. The future of our state cannot rely on hoping for the best–we must do our part.

    • Water Conservation Measures: Implement comprehensive water conservation measures, including public education campaigns and incentives for reducing water usage.

    • Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Promote sustainable agriculture practices that reduce water consumption and protect water quality.

    • Water Recycling: Invest in technologies like water recycling to increase our water supply without relying solely on natural precipitation.

    • Wetland Restoration: Support projects aimed at restoring wetlands and natural habitats around the Great Salt Lake to improve water retention and ecosystem health.

    • Long-Term Planning: Advocate for state legislation that prioritizes long-term water management planning and sustainable use of water resources.