2007 election questionnaire Roger James McConkie
BIO
Name: Roger James McConkie
Age: 45
Occupation: Attorney, shareholder at Prince Yeates & Geldzahler since 1989
Previous political experience: None
QUESTIONS
• Why do you want to represent District 6 on the Salt Lake City Council?
Salt Lake City is facing many challenges in the coming decade, including the City Creek development, maintaining the character of our neighborhoods, protecting open spaces, public safety and air-quality issues. Dealing with these matters will be even more complicated because of the lack of respect for opposing views and opinions that seemed to characterize this past administration's approach to government. Providing leadership in dealing with these challenges requires someone with the experience and history of resolving conflicts and issues effectively while under pressure.
I am running for public office because I can help restore civility to Salt Lake City government. Throughout my career as an attorney, I have found common ground between opposing parties. I will do the same as your City Council representative by embracing diversity and encouraging a spirit of tolerance and cooperation, all for the good of District 6 and Salt Lake City.
• What do you see as the largest issue for District 6, and how do you propose to tackle it?
Maintaining the character of our neighborhoods in District 6 is very important to me. District 6 is composed of very unique neighborhoods like 15th and 15th, Yalecrest, Wasatch Hollow, Orchard Heights, Oak Hills, St. Mary's, Sunnyside, Sugar House, Bonneville Hills, University Village, H Rock and Indian Hills. Each neighborhood has a unique history and feel. We need to preserve the architectural integrity of the area while allowing for modest expansion within the existing overlay.
I support a coordinated effort involving our community councils, residents, land-use professionals and city government to develop zoning requirements that make sense for our neighborhoods. At the same time, I recognize and respect the rights of property owners and the need to allow for families to be able to reasonably remodel their homes to stay in our neighborhoods.
• Salt Lake City voters will decide whether to approve bonding for up to $192 million to pay for new public safety facilities. Do you support this bond, and why or why not?
Recent comments
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