Personally, I am not a fan of high density housing, however, there are other considerations.  If done thoughtfullly, well designed high density housing can be a positive addition in areas such as by transit and on main thoroughfares such as State Street which can help with addressing the lack of housing in Salt Lake County.  Murray is 98% built up which means that we need to build up to add to the city’s tax base and keep our property taxes down. The Council can provide direction by approving zoning which takes into account the issues I  discussed above.  This process should be transparent, with citizen input. 

 I believe it is important to support our police and fire.  I recently voted for increasing police salaries across the board.  Murray is now in line with other cities that have done the same thing which has made the field very competitive.  I value the work our public safety employees do in keeping us safe.  I have an undergraduate degree in Criminology and served as a sworn officer for 13 years.  I have dealt with the issues first hand.

 Single serve plastic bags increase our land fill tipping fees and, therefore costs to Murray. They comprise the biggest problem in land fills that have to construct fences to keep them flying around the valley and put employees at risk when they have to pull the bags out of the machinery.  Plastic bags clog our waterways and never completely deconstruct.  They become part of our drinking water and, therefore, part of us.  I recognize that banning plastic bags would be an inconvenience, however, I believe that Murray citizens care about their environment and are creative enough to do without single serve plastic bags as our grandparents and great grandparents did.  Many of the large grocery stores chains have plans to remove them from their stores in the next few years so it may not be an issue very soon.

For lunch, the California Pizza Oven and Celeste for dinner.

Diane’s a 4th generation Murray resident who has served on the city council for 7.5 years. During her tenure, Diane has only missed one council meeting, has been elected council chair three times and was the first female mayor of Murray. She’s been instrumental in having recycling bins placed in Murray Park and the development of the Murray Canal Trail. Diane has a record of commitment to smart growth, fiscal responsibility, and green policies.

“I believe our children and grandchildren deserve a world without rolling blackouts, where the air they breathe and the water they drink is clean.”
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Diane is a fourth generation resident of Murray. She remains committed to public service in the community of her heritage. Diane is a graduate of the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s in Sociology, a certificate in Criminology, and a Master’s in Public Administration. In the 7 years as a council member Diane has only missed one council meeting. She is dedicated to her community and the people she represents. She is running because she can provide the experience and leadership our city needs during this time of dynamic growth and change. 

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My vision for Murray is that residents have a voice and are involved in decisions that affect their well-being and way of life.  I believe growth and development should benefit businesses and citizens in a positive, reciprocal way and the property tax Murray citizens pay is effectively and responsibly managed.  I have been a proponent for smart, responsible development, vibrant neighborhoods, and controlled density. 

Murray City continues to be a shining example of what a community can and should be.  I am running because I can provide the experience and leadership our city needs during this time of dynamic growth and change.

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As our city continues to evolve, leaders will need to appropriately evaluate how we can keep our community great while also embracing future opportunities. We must find balance between the interests of our neighborhoods and economic development; however, I do not believe high density apartments should encroach on our neighborhoods. Murray is 98% built out and if we are to grow our tax base we need to go up. There are appropriate sites, such as by mass transit, or responsibly placed in the downtown area. Neighborhoods are not it. 

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Often, we do not see services that are the backbone of our city, like the pipes under our roads that connect to homes and businesses. I am committed to ensuring that we proactively maintain our city infrastructure and continue our high quality services at the lowest possible cost.

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During the pandemic (2020) I was budget chair.  Through responsible budgeting, and working with the finance director, we were able to fund employee raises and only cut the CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) and general fund by 5%.  In 2021 we have been able to replenish those funds without a property tax increase.  I believe Murray citizens deserve a city that is efficiently and effectively managed in a fiscally responsible way.

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At the core of municipal services is public safety-Murray Police and Fire.  I will continue to support Murray P.D. and Murray Fire as they work to protect our community to maintain the safe, walkable neighborhoods that we as Murray residents have come to expect and enjoy.

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While serving on the Council, I have introduced and pushed for responsible environmental building practices and policies.  I was responsible for allocating funds for alternative fuel vehicles for the Murray fleet and pushed for electric vehicle charging stations.  I believe our children and grandchildren deserve a world without rolling power blackouts, where the air they breathe and the water they drink is clean. This starts with responsible local policies and action which I have done my best to achieve.

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As a council member, I have created a quarterly update which keeps my district 4 constituents informed of what is happening in the city and specifically in their district.  It is distributed to interested citizens by email.  I am a caring, responsive citizen advocate.

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