District 4 truly is the heart of Salt Lake City. The east boundary is the University of Utah, all the way to I-15 on the West, and then from South Temple to 900 South. My district is extremely diverse and is going through enormous change. The following are some of the elements that make up the great diversity within District 4:

— There are wonderfully established residential neighborhoods
— Five historic districts
— A very high transient dependent population
— Home to the first transit corridor
— The termination of all three TRAX lines and the Intermodal Hub
— 100 South from 200 East to 1300 East is the most dense residential corridor in the state. It provides much of the subsidized housing in the area.
— The historic City and County Building (my home away from home)

— The $1 billion City Creek project
— The Road Home shelter and highest number of social service providers
— A wonderful mix of single-family and multifamily rental dwellings
— Fast-growing, high-end condominium development
— Lots of retail, national chains and thriving locally owned "one-of-a-kind" stores
— The Delta Center (oops ... you know what I mean)
— Salt Palace Convention Center
— Art galleries
— Symphony Hall
— Entertainment theaters
— Pioneer Park
— Gateway mall and development

— Six state highways
— Big, wide streets and lots of traffic.

To make a long story better: If it is happening in Salt Lake, it is always happening in City Council District 4. There is no place I would rather be!