MAYORAL CANDIDATES DISCUSS DOWNTOWN

The Downtown Alliance asked candidates for Salt Lake City's Mayor to share their views on key issues that affect Downtown residents, workers, property owners, and visitors. The Alliance presents candidates' answers below to help voters make an informed choice in this important election. Click on the candidate photos below to see their unedited responses. The Downtown Alliance does not endorse any candidates for public office.

QUESTIONS ASKED: 
1.  What is your vision for the Station Center neighborhood (200 South to 400 South; 450 West to 600 West)? What investments do you think the City should make in this area?

2.  What are the most important initiatives and investments you will lead to create a safe and welcoming downtown for residents, workers, employers and visitors?

3.  Salt Lake City’s Central Business District population will double in the next two years. How can the City enhance and expand green space and public spaces to support a healthy and vibrant downtown neighborhood?

4.  What is your plan for responding to the crisis of people living without shelter on the streets of Salt Lake City? Will you enforce no-camping ordinances? Please include your strategies for funding the initiatives that you propose.

5.  Please share your strategies for attracting and retaining employers and skilled workers to Salt Lake City.

6.  How can the City best support the Utah Jazz’s long-term residency in Downtown Salt Lake City?

7.  What is one of your favorite dishes from a restaurant in the Central Business District?

8.  What else would you like downtown property owners, merchants, employers and residents to know about your campaign for mayor?