INFRASTRUCTURE:  Our roads need to be repaired but so do the utilities underneath them. Inspection and repair of water and sewer lines, improved sidewalks and more streetlights are necessary for the safety of our city. Our three year road plan states: “We can benefit from coordination with utility projects. Utilities installations and repairs are one of the principle culprits of accelerated pavement deterioration. By selecting appropriate road projects that correspond with necessary utility repairs and upgrades, we not only eliminate the need to cut newly constructed or refurbished roads but also benefit from overlapping budgets. This results in a net savings to the city by not paying for the trench repair and the road surface work separately.” With 116 miles of road it is difficult to predict when a pipe will deteriorate and break. However, this new process has increased utility coordination and improve the longevity of our roads.

• Voted to approve the three road plan
• Voted to implement a fee to developers who cut into our city streets as they should be responsible to pay for the expense to repair the road
• Voted for progress on repairing and installing new infrastructure
• Voted for the city to take ownership of our streetlights instead of contracting that service out to a third party which over time will save the city tens of thousands of dollars

ROAD PLAN:  As a current council member, I have worked with staff and other councilmembers to allocate more money and made progress on funding roads more than any elected body before us.

• Increased road funding from $94,544 in 2011 to an estimated $4.5 million in 2022
• Conducted a road fee study
• Held public hearings on a road fee and received feedback from residents
• Lobbied our state legislatures for an increase in funding
• Allocated money from our General Fund and new revenue to roads
• Supported the implementation of a road fee

COMMUNICATION:  From my first day in office, communicating with residents has been my top priority. You deserve to know what is happening with your local government and open dialogue is critical. Here’s what I’ve accomplished:

• Daily posting on the Pleasant Grove Community Facebook page
• Sent e-mails to citizens about what’s happening in the community
• Publicly giving my personal cell number, allowing residents to contact me at any time (801-318-2856)
• Approving and supporting the live stream video process of every city council and planning commission meetings
• Worked with a team to create a new city website

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:  The more sales tax we bring in means less taxes from your wallet.   We need to utilize every square inch of land in The Grove (acres east of the freeway exit) for retail and business.

• Voted to offer incentives to anchor developments
• Increased restrictions on high density housing to focus on quality over quantity
• Over 116 acres of new commercial development in The Grove since 2012

BALANCED BUDGET: Since 2014, the City has experienced growing sales tax revenue each year. 2023 sale tax revenues are estimated to be 12.6% higher than the amount received in 2021. For the 2023 fiscal year, we are forecasting sales tax at .26% increase from FY2022 estimates.- PG City Budget Approved a balanced budget every year in office

• Secured revenue streams to pay off every debt we owe
• Most of our debt is due to infrastructure costs related to population growth. This includes the secondary water system, storm drain improvements, a road bond and the construction of Pleasant Grove Blvd
• We have very low interest rates on our bonds. If mismanagement of funds was happening, we would not be able to secure low interest rates. Our bond rating is equivalent to an excellent credit score. Our is A+ and AA-
• The city is audited annually by a 3rd party certified, public accountant
• Our budget process is open, transparent and honest with public meetings and hearings on budgetary items that are noticed in advance on council agendas, online budget documents are available for access any time on the city website
• We have an award winning City Finance Director Denise Roy, whose door is always open to residents to answer questions
• The city is paying down our debt, we have an excellent bond rating and we manage our money effectively.  All documents are online and can be easily accessed. Our Finance Director is always willing to meet with residents. Making sure you know how taxpayer money being spent in the city is a priority for me.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Every community needs a variety of affordable housing options. Pleasant Grove has addressed this need through strategic planning that has provided variety of housing option while preserving the integrity of existing neighborhoods. From Senior housing to single family homes, Pleasant Grove is truly a place anyone can live. I will continue to focus on balance and strategic planning.

• Fought for affordable housing growth that makes sense for our community
• Analyzed proposed projects that comes before the council to ensure it meets our housing vision
• Continuing to push for more commercial growth to increase sales tax revenue