2007 election questionnaire — John Todd (JT) Martin

Property crime is becoming a significant issue as well. In order to battle property crime, I will increase participation in Neighborhood Watch programs through training and funding. I will also initiate mobile watch units powered by natural-gas vehicles, funded by private donations and staffed by volunteers to support law enforcement. I will also establish education-based programs to increase the dialogue we have on drug and alcohol abuse since the majority of criminal activity has a direct link to drugs and alcohol. I have the endorsement of Firefighters Local 1645, as well as the Salt Lake City Police Union, which represents the public safety officers whom I will actively engage in this fight.

These steps will be taken in my first 180 days in office because combating crime and traffic in our neighborhoods is critical to ensuring the quality of life we have in District 6.

I will also take action to reinvest in the infrastructure of the city. I will work to ensure there is appropriate funding for the resurfacing of streets, support for our public safety officials to diminish response times and workable zoning permits to ensure walkable, livable 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?

I support this bonding because funding for infrastructure is critical to the future of this city, but it is important that we not write a blank check. I would propose strict oversight on the expenditure of the dollars from this bond to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and appropriately so we are not coming back later asking for more money because of overruns.

• Plans for the LDS Church's City Creek Center development call for a skybridge across Main Street to connect shopping areas on the second level of the outdoor mall. The City Council amended the city's master plan to allow such projects to be considered. What is your opinion of skybridges in general and specifically for the City Creek project? If elected, will you support the sky bridge being built?