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Stephen Otterstrom |
The Incumbent |
| Use of Public Funds |
Stephen Otterstrom believes taxes must be used for public good. |
The incumbent voted to increase your taxes for 30 years to give $900 million for the benefit of a Provo billionaire. |
| Homelessness |
Stephen Otterstrom supports converting existing structures across the city to create shelters for our unhoused neighbors. |
The incumbent favors sanctioned camping. |
| Housing |
Stephen Otterstrom champions alternative housing ownership models so Salt Lake residents can have the ability to own where they live. |
The incumbent has only made token efforts on these issues over four years. |
| Public Availability |
Stephen Otterstrom supports providing adequate time for public comment. He has also hosted three community town halls and answered anonymously-submitted questions in several online forums. |
The incumbent voted to restrict public comment to one hour, limiting the public's ability to access their government. |
| Policy Transparency |
Stephen Otterstrom has comprehensive policy positions totaling 5,049 words and 47 sources. |
The incumbent only provides 194 words with 0 sources. (as of November 1) |
| Financial Transparency |
Stephen Otterstrom has accurately filled out all required financial disclosures. |
The incumbent chose not to file all required disclosures. |
| Mayor & Council Pay |
Stephen Otterstrom believes the mayor's pay was adequate at $168,067. When asked by the Salt Lake Tribune, Stephen said he would not favor increasing the council's pay. |
The incumbent voted to dramatically skyrocket the mayor's annual salary to over $210,000. When asked by the Salt Lake Tribune, the incumbent indicated support for yet another pay incease for her own interest. |
