At one time, Salt Lake was an affordable city for working-class people. In the early 2000s, while working at a call center, I purchased a house on the Westside to raise my family in. Over time, our local elected officials prioritized the desires of the wealthy, making it impossible for young people to get ahead or for seniors to enjoy the retirement they earned.

I know what it is like to work 60 hours a week and still rely on deed-restricted (affordable) housing and nutritional assistance to feed a family. I also know that when given a fair opportunity and support from local government, our future potential becomes reality. If you want to join me in this movement, I am asking you to rank me #1 on November 4.