Answer: I would like to try to keep the current neighborhoods that are in good shape as they are. Perhaps we could find ways to help more people find funding to remodel their homes and yards. I do not like the idea of having some more modern homes placed in a neighborhood of older homes unless it is built in such a way as to maintain a consistent look for the area.

Question 4: There has been much talk about developing the city's Northwest Quadrant, which lies west of the airport. Some see this area as a place where tens of thousands of residents could eventually live in master planned communities. However, there are some concerns. Some want the area preserved as natural open space. Others say it's too costly to put homes way out there. Police and fire services in the city are already stretched thin and putting houses five miles west of downtown would further strap public safety and other services like public utilities. Still, proponents maintain the city needs to add more residents so it remains Utah's largest city and keeps it's political clout in the face of other rapidly growing municipalities. What's your vision for the Northwest Quadrant? If you favor development how will the city pay for it?

Answer: I think that one of the main issues I would like to address when I first come into office would be setting a limit to where we would sprawl out. Portland OR. has set these limits and found ways to continue growing but preserve the natural surroundings that they are so well known for. I want to see us do the same thing. Set limits that consider the relative cost and potential value. We need to preserve the natural surrounding and eco-systems.

Question 5: Some people are saying City Hall is hard to work with because Mayor Anderson and the City Council don't get along. Is the push and pull between the council and mayor a problem? Explain why or why not. Is the rift more the fault of the council or the mayor? As a council person will you seek friendly relations with the mayor or do you think city government works better if there is some tension between the two houses of government?

Answer: I think that some push and pull between the city council and the Mayor can be a healthy part of the process. I also think that being united with a vision can make it easier to get along. The fact that the majority of SLC, does not always reflect the majority in the state, creates a tension. The values of the city citizens should be reflected on city council. I believe that this is a part of the Mayors frustration with city council. I know that I have been frustrated with the council for not representing the people of the city but trying to bring the city to reflect the state majority.