Salt Lake City Council Vice Chairman
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Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Advocating for continued park improvements
Madsen Park closed October 26 for a $1.15 million rebuild, Salt Lake City's parks department said. It will stay fenced until spring 2027. Crews are expanding the playground and adding a game zone with cornhole, ping pong and chess tables, a half-court basketball area, an off-leash dog area, lighting and drinking fountains.
Updated 6 days ago
Voted for the waiver on August 18
Via Veneto Pizzarium, on 900 South across from Liberty Park, can now serve Italian beer, wine and spritzes with its Roman-style pizza. The Salt Lake City Council granted the waiver on Aug. 18 and the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services issued the license in September.
Updated 7 days ago
Led the unanimous vote to approve fee increases
Salt Lake City's utility impact fees had not changed since 1999. On October 6, the City Council voted 7-0 to raise water, sewer and stormwater fees on new development. Water fees nearly triple, and stormwater fees more than quintuple.
Proposed the $50,000 relief fund and a review of the city's risk management response
Two months after a broken 20-inch water main flooded Poplar Grove, the Salt Lake City Council has approved $50,000 to help displaced families pay rent, buy food and replace essentials. Who pays for the damage itself is still unresolved.
Updated Oct 23
Led the Oct. 20 consensus on an owner-occupancy requirement; public hearings set for Nov. 10 and Nov. 17
Salt Lake City Council members agreed on Oct. 20 to require an owner to live on any property built under the city's proposed small-lot housing rules, a change meant to keep investors from buying up new units. They set public hearings for Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, with a tentative vote on Dec. 1.
Updated Oct 22
Active in Rio Grande District oversight
Salt Lake City is weighing an estimated $14.5 million first phase for the Rio Grande District. That infrastructure would let development begin on vacant land west of the Rio Grande Depot. The work covers two new roads, an arts alley, and a redesigned 300 South festival street; the design is only 40% complete.
Updated Oct 18
As of September 2026: Leading the permanent-cap effort; wants efficiency tools for existing buildings
Salt Lake City's council voted Tuesday to make permanent a rule capping daily water use for new nonresidential buildings at 200,000 gallons. The limit, an emergency measure in place since March, was set to expire Sunday.
Updated Sep 15
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