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 support keeping this land preserved as natural open space. I think the idea that we need to build, pave and sprawl into every corner of the valley and foothills is not only wrong but is condemning the future residents of Salt Lake to the prospect of no open space to enjoy. There are other opportunities for us to provide housing for a growing population. I support housing projects closer to Salt Lake City�s core and downtown areas saving us from the expenses and other obvious problems related to developing/ruining this great natural space.

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: The current rift between the council and the mayor is counter productive to the business of the city. I feel the Mayor does a good job of representing the interests of the diverse population of Salt Lake. I think that the Council's views are typically right of center from the common view of the general population of Salt Lake and this is where a lot of the problems are created. Particularly my opponent is habitually butting heads with the mayor. I do not see how this can be conducive to a productive city government. I will take a friendly approach to the work of the council and especially the relationship that the council and the mayor must have in order for us to maintain a healthy city government. I will work closely with the Mayor in accomplishing goals important to the people like protecting our environment, revitalizing Main Street and downtown, and keeping our neighborhoods safe. It is important for us to make city hall easy to work with and friendly.