Candidates for City Council in Murray respond to a Salt Lake Tribune survey ahead of the 2023 vote.
If elected, what would you do to provide more affordable housing options to your residents? Would you support higher-density housing?
Besides affordable housing or homelessness, what is the biggest challenge your city faces, and how would you address it? Murray has a geographical advantage of being the place those in Salt Lake County pass through no matter which direction they are traveling. Due to our great location, which has both road and transit connections through the city, we have an opportunity to help make sure people know where they can go for help.
Murray already has 20% more renter-occupied units than Salt Lake County on average. We have a lot of high-density housing that was recently built and in development. We have even more property that is already zoned for high density, including up to 1,040 units at the former 49th Street Galleria property. Murray doesn’t need more high-density housing
Municipalities should invest in projects like The Other Side Village that provide housing, resources and community to the unhoused, all in one location. Organizations like this one help people get back on their feet and find employment. Murray is low on available space but could partner with other cities and charitable organizations to support this effort.
Residents want to preserve our historic buildings and build others according to a historic design guideline . They want a gathering place with a plaza, green space and a water feature. They want local eateries, boutique shops and entertainment options. The residents make sure the city knows this is what we want, and we will fight for it!I was a featured extra in the first “High School Musical” movie.
Personally, I am a big believer in community involvement to help our fellow neighbors with homelessness. That includes church leaders, city leaders, business owners and, in some cases, property owners coming together to solve this issue. There are several examples of out-of-state cities providing tiered housing for those seeking addiction services and/or being displaced.
What is your city’s responsibility in addressing homelessness, and what would you do within the boundaries of your community to help unhoused Utahns?
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