About me

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As your city council representative, I’m committed to ensuring that Clearfield remains a community where people of all incomes, ages, and backgrounds can afford to live, work, and thrive. Our city is growing, and with thoughtful leadership, we can make sure that growth supports—not pushes out—our families, seniors, young professionals, and essential workers. Some ways to support this include: 

- Streamlining Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) 

- Ensure new housing is diverse with affordable options

- Continue to support mixed use developments near transit and shopping 

- Support tenant protections to prevent displacement and instability 

- Prohibiting the sale of single family homes to Investors for a 30-60 day period, giving families a chance to purchase first 

Clearfield Station is a major transit asset, but we’re not maximizing its potential because there’s no reliable, accessible way for most workers to get from the train to the Freeport Center. The distance is too far to walk, unsafe to bike, and public transit is too limited for shift workers. This is a missed opportunity for both economic growth and sustainability. I would love to support this last mile transit by : 

- Doing a feasibility study for a micro-transit or circulator shuttle between the station and Freeport

- Pilot first/last mile solutions through joint funding or grants 

- Work with Freeport Center employers to offer transportation benefits

- Work with UTA to align shift work with route schedules

Clearfield needs to attract small businesses to strengthen its local economy, create job opportunities, and foster a vibrant, walkable community. Small businesses keep more money circulating locally, supporting other area businesses and families. With Clearfield’s growing population and transit assets like the FrontRunner Station, there's  potential to develop thriving commercial corridors. In addition to the things the city is already doing like having a form-based code in the downtown area I would : 

- Seek to create policies incentivizing short-term leases, pop-ups, or rent subsidies for vacant properties. 

- Look into small business grants 

- Leverage the downtown code to host events like First Fridays or seasonal markets to increase foot traffic

I understand that the recent increase in crime has been a real concern for many in our community. Public safety is a top priority, and I’m encouraged to see that the city has recently hired three additional police officers to help address these challenges. At the same time, I recognize that Clearfield operates within a limited budget, and expanding law enforcement resources must be balanced with other essential city services. It’s important that we continue exploring effective, community-based strategies to reduce crime, even when funding is tight. Some strategies we could look at: 

- Promote the city’s online reporting system for non-urgent crimes.

- Prioritize low-cost fixes: lighting upgrades, overgrown vegetation removal, and clear public sightlines

- Partner with schools, churches, and Davis Behavioral Health to offer youth programs and family support

-Host a Safe Streets Program to focus community attention on safety through cleanups, mural painting, neighborhood watch groups 

After reading Clearfield's FY26 Budget, it is clear the city manager has prioritized fiscal responsibility while also planning for local infrastructure. I want to continue to be a good steward of the Clearfield budget while also ensuring we don't have water main breaks and potholes. I believe keeping up with the maintenance of systems can prevent catastrophic expenses. 

The FY26 Budget has allocations for: 

 - street surface treatments

- street reconstruction

- facility improvements

- water, sewer, and storm water projects - a canal trail connection

Check out the F25-Y26 Budget here: https://www.utah.gov/pmn/files/1271663.pdf

I would like to see the pipes under the Freeport Center be addressed with a plan for upgrades. The pipes are from the WWII era and all of our drinking water runs through them. 

I will also ask for utility studies to be done before major development. This is to  ensure the city can plan development appropriately. 

Last week I took a workshop on youth engagement. This workshop served as a reminder that cities thrive when young people are heard and involved. We talked about several ways to get youth engaged, some of my favorites: 

- Youth Council (We have one! )

- supporting youth led art and planning projects

- conduct youth surveys and questionnaires 

- offer mentorships, interships, and hands on experiences 

- host school based workshops

This was also a solid reminder that everyone brings something to the table! 

- toddlers and caregivers give us perspective on accessibility, walkability, and family needs

-Kids have strong ideas on parks, play, and moving safely through neighborhoods

- Teens bring interest in sustainability and civic voice

- Young adults offer perspective on housing, transportation, and affordability

- Adults can connect youth input and put it into policy 

- Seniors share wisdom, history, and long tern view of community change and resilience