Policy should start with a real person in mind. Here are the six priorities I will carry with me to the capitol.
I'm Proposing Mandatory Impact Audits. Every Bill over $5M must define success, followed by an automatic independent review after 3 years to see if those promises were kept. If a program fails to meet its targets, the funding is paused until the Legislature proves it can be fixed.
Utah ranks 50th for per-pupil spending in the nation. I support raising teacher pay to a regional median, restoring class-size caps, and protecting every dollar already earmarked for classrooms.
District 29 is losing long-time neighbors to property tax spikes and corporate rent hikes. I support a homestead freeze for seniors, caps on out-of-state institutional purchases, and dedicated funding for starter-home construction.
Ranked-choice voting and nonpartisan primaries give voters real choice and reduce the extremism that comes from closed primaries. I will champion these reforms as a Forward Party priority at the Capitol.
We can't afford a "wait and see" approach to the Great Salt Lake. I'm fighting for aggressive water leasing and improved efficiency to reach our 800,000 acre feet per year goal.
I'm fighting for AI-powered intersections to cut idling time, expanded micro-transit for easier local trips, and the immediate preservation of rail corridors. Let's clear the path for a faster commute to Salt Lake before development blocks our options forever.
