Candidate for City Council District 4 Michael Iverson Address 210 S 300 E #116 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone 801-413-3167 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 31 years Occupation: Communications Specialist Age: 31 Contact Email: michael@iversonforcouncil.com Message: Michael is a lifelong resident of District 4, running on his experience and progressive vision for Salt Lake City. He served for six years as chair of the Central City Neighborhood Council, representing residents and business owners in District 4. He also spent four years on the Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission advocating for issues affecting marginalized communities downtown and across the city. It’s time for Salt Lake City to set a progressive standard throughout the state. Michael believes that the city must be a leader in affordable housing, public transportation, environmental protection, and social justice. If elected, his top priorities will be to fund affordable housing developments, tackle the homelessness crisis downtown, ban discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, implement ranked-choice voting, and stop the ecological disaster surrounding the Inland Port. Michael is proud of his work advocating for the community over the last six years. He isn’t afraid to stand up for what’s right, either, and that’s why he called a public meeting to hold Mayor Biskupski to task for firing the city’s diversity director in late 2017. He’ll always stand up for his constituents, whether it’s standing up to the mayor or to the state legislature. Candidate for City Council District 4 Ana Valdemoros Address 357 S 200 E #108 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone 801-410-0824 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 19 years Occupation: Small Business Owner Age: 37 Contact Email: vote@ana4council.com Message: Building our community is my passion. I started my career in city planning with Salt Lake City. I later opened Argentina’s Best Empanadas and co-founded Square Kitchen, a culinary incubator. Out of 21 applicants, the Salt Lake City Council unanimously appointed me to replace Derek Kitchen in January 2019. My experience in the public and private sectors, and my extensive knowledge of Salt Lake City is what set me apart from the other applicants. I understand city planning, small business, and sustainability practices that lead to a better city. I am somebody that rolls up their sleeves and works to bring practical solutions. Through my education, professional skills, and experience, I will continue to ensure the residents of District 4 have an energetic advocate; a partner that knows and appreciates the work of the many citizen groups that are part of the solution to our everyday issues. As a negotiator and mediator, I will build consensus among different groups. When I’m not busy at the City and County Building, campaigning, or running either one of my businesses, you can find me happily spending time with my husband, our three amazing children, and our extremely curious cat, Alexander Kittyton. Leo Rodgers Candidate for City Council District 4 Leo Rodgers Address 611 S Park St #14 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Phone 719-334-2695 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 3 years Occupation: Grocery Clerk Age: 22 Contact Email: rodgersw3@gmail.com Message: Leo is a resident of the Trolley Square area of Salt Lake City, having lived in the area for the past three years with his fiancé, dog, and cat. He is dedicated to strong progressive ideals and believes the city can do more to increase the standard of living for all city residents across all walks of life. In his spare time, he is a social media manager for several progressive groups as well as the founder of his own group called Blue Utah. His vision for the future of the city is of a city that works for all residents and does so with vigor. Increased accountability and presence of social programs Dan Dugan Candidate for City Council District 6 Dan Dugan Address 2508 E Kensington Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Phone 801-791-1971 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 15 years Occupation: Manufacturing manager Age: 57 Contact Email: dan.dugan@votefordugan.com Message: After serving 20 years in the Navy as an Officer and Pilot, my wife and I chose Salt Lake City to raise our daughters. We’ve spent the last 15 years enjoying this unparalleled environment. I’ve spent my post-Navy career leading teams in a manufacturing environment, where we continually strive to improve quality and efficiency in production. I have a passion for problem-solving and helping the local community. My connection to the community grew when I began coaching lacrosse. Over the last decade I have coached and mentored hundreds of kids. I’m currently serving my second term as Chair of the board of the state lacrosse league. While coaching, I noticed my players suffering from the bad air. This lead me to volunteering with Utah Clean Energy, and then with Utah Community Action on renewable energy grants. My community involvement led me to this race. District 6 needs a representative to protect our kids’ health by focusing on clean air, traffic congestion on Foothill, and making sure the City controls all the land under its jurisdiction. I can’t sit idle and complain about what others are not doing. I am excited to get involved, help make a positive impact, and lead. Candidate for City Council District 6 JT Martin Address 201 S Main St #2025 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone 801-597-9529 Salt Lake City Resident for: 22 years Occupation: Managing Director of Integrated Energy Companies Age: 61 Contact email: jt@jt4slc6.com Message: JT Martin has always been committed to his family, friends, and colleagues. When he is not with one or all his four children, JT spends his time to contributing to the community he loves. JT serves on the Salt Lake City Airport Authority Board. As board chair JT and his fellow board members oversaw the initial stages of the expansion of the Salt Lake International Airport. Together they are better equipping Salt Lake City residents with an airport that can handle the traffic expected in the future and increase the number of flights international and domestic arriving and departing our city. Today JT is the managing director of Integrated Energy Companies (IEC). IEC operates a portfolio of companies which provides services to the energy production industry in the state of Utah and the Inter-mountain West. In his previous term representing District 6, JT initiated policies focused on environmental quality, sustainable development and preservation of our distinct neighborhoods. Additionally, JT was passionate about the preservation of riparian environments within District six as well as maintaining and improving the quality of green space in our community. He will continue that commitment as your next Councilman. “I ask for your Vote!” Candidate for City Council District 6 Charlie Luke Address 2228 Wilson Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Phone 801-554-5442 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 21 years Occupation: Executive Director, Utah Association of Community Services Age: 46 Contact Email: charlieluke@gmail.com Message: Thank you for your continued support. It’s an exciting time in Salt Lake City and District 6. As I have served as your Salt Lake City Council Member, I’ve made it a point to listen closely to your ideas and concerns. I’ve also worked hard to represent your views on making Salt Lake City an even better place to live. What matters to you, matters to me. I’ve listened to you and advocated on your behalf. The following four issues are priorities that I will be carrying forward: Priority: Public Safety Priority: Infrastructure Priority: Quality of Life Priority: Transparency To find out more about our campaign, visit www.votecharlieluke.com. Now it is time to ask you to allow me to continue as your representative with City Hall for another four years. Each re-election campaign is a great opportunity. It gives me the chance to hear from you and to share my view of the progress we have achieved, how we can improve, and how we can continue to thrive as a city. To do that, I thank you and respectfully ask for your continued support. Please contact me directly via email at charlie@votecharlieluke.com, or you can text or call 801-554-5442 Candidate for City Council District 2 Andrew Johnston Address 1188 Jeremy St Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Phone 801-440-7822 Email andrewforsaltlake@gmail.com Candidate for City Council District 2 Moroni Benally Address 480 S 900 W Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Phone N/A Email moroni4citycouncil@gmail.com Candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor David Ibarra Address 438 E 200 S #300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone 801-997-9057 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 20 years Occupation: Community leader and business owner Age: 67 Contact Email: david@ibarra4mayor.com Message: David is the son of a Mexican immigrant farm worker. David and his brother Mickey spent nearly the first 14 years of their lives in the Utah foster care system. David started his first business at age 28. David’s business background spans highly successful careers in the hospitality, automotive, and the self-improvement industries. Through David’s foundation he has assisted 89 students to obtain a college education. Because of the challenges David faced, he gained a passion for compassion, inclusion and fairness for all members of our community. David is leader ready now and ready to serve SLC. Candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor Jim Dabakis Address 602 S 700 E #D211 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Phone 435-632-9462 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 46 years Occupation: Retired Age: 65 Contact Email: jim@dabakisformayor.com Message: Jim Dabakis is uniquely positioned to serve Salt Lake City. His experience, existing relationships, and love of people will allow him to accomplish a great deal. He knows business. Over 30 years, his small business grew into a big business. That experience, along with a lifelong knack for hiring and developing an adept, diverse, non-partisan team will enable him to lead Salt Lake City with efficiency and aplomb. He represented Salt Lake City in the Utah Senate for six years where he delved into the gritty details of government. As a bridge-builder Jim will be a great ambassador for Salt Lake City and its citizens. He understands our city cannot solve the big issues of our time alone. Salt Lake City must work cordially with the State, County and other public stakeholders. Additionally, he believes success will only come as businesses, neighborhoods, religious, and civic groups unite for the common good. Jim will serve with energy, humor, enthusiasm, and a huge heart. Candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor Stan Penfold Address P.O. Box 522437 Salt Lake City, UT 84152 Phone 801-209-3401 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 38 years Occupation: Nonprofit Management Age: 62 Contact Email: stan@stanpenfold.com Message: Stan Penfold is a two-term City Councilman for the Avenues, Capitol Hill, Marmalade, and Guadalupe neighborhoods and he’s running to be your neighborhood mayor. Through his experience in leadership on the City Council, two decades of managing a non-profit, and a foundation in neighborhood activism, Stan has nurtured the relationships necessary to bring people of diverse backgrounds together to achieve common goals. He’s got a plan for Salt Lake City, involving: No fare for clean air. Give every Salt Lake resident a no-cost Hive Pass for UTA. Planning for a Net-Zero Inland Port that generates its own power. Accelerating Salt Lake City’s plan to be powered 100% by renewable energy so we can be carbon free by 2023. 10,000 doors to address affordable housing and using a housing-first model to address homelessness. Neighborhood grants to give residents funding to further enhance the character of the place they call home. Stan has the vision, skill, patience, empathy, boldness, and experience to be Salt Lake City’s next mayor. To learn more about Stan’s Plan, please visit stanformayor.com. Candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor David Garbett Address 1801 S Elizabeth St Salt Lake City, UT 84105 Phone 801-678-9885 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 12 years Occupation: Attorney, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance; Exec. Director, Pioneer Park Coalition; Special Projects, Garbett Homes Age: 40 Contact Email: info@garbettformayor.com Message: As a father of two young girls, I’m constantly reminded of the extreme challenges our city faces. In the coming years, Salt Lake City will have an opportunity to lead the way in providing clean air, a stable climate, affordable housing, and resources for those in need. As an attorney for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, I dedicated 10 years of my life to fighting for our environment and public lands; as the executive director of the Pioneer Park Coalition, I worked on the ground with those experiencing homelessness to provide greater resources. My career has been built around these challenges, and as mayor I’ll use my experiences to address our most important concerns. As mayor, I’ll tackle air quality issues by incentivizing the closure of our largest pollution sources in the city, pursue air quality violators, and switch our electricity to supply to 100% renewables within my first term without raising rates. We’ll also be a pro-housing city where I’ll lower your cost of living by fighting to lower property taxes. Finally, we’ll help our most vulnerable populations get off the streets by ensuring we have enough shelter beds for those experiencing homelessness. I hope to earn your vote. Candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor Richard N. Goldberger Address 255 N 400 W Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Phone 801-661-9966 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident for: 55 years Occupation: Journalist Age: 75 Contact Email: rng2@utah.edu Message: Richard Goldberger was born in New York City in 1943. He attended Salt Lake Community College and the University of Utah. He is a journalist with Federated News and senior consultant for “Have Brain, Will Think”. Mr. Goldberger represents Government by Objectives. He is a commonsensecrat. He works strictly for the people to make a difference and be the difference. He believes in service to others. Regarding Salt Lake City’s homeless problem, his solution is to establish a fast, full service triage reception campus, and a massive outreach program in SLC open 24/7, 365 days a year, including a hotline number, and outlawing illegal camping 100%. Regarding the Inland Port, Mr. Goldberger believes the litigation should be put on hold and an intermodal site, park, or Utah Export Expo Center be placed on the proposed site. Mr. Goldberger would like to see more free fare on UTA and several connections and lines extended. Regarding crime, Mr. Goldberger would establish more precincts in the City like the Pioneer Precinct. Mr. Goldberger would have a mobile Mayor’s with a liaison to the University of Utah. He would like to see more grants offered for entrepreneurs, neighborhood recycling fair’s and pay raises for SLC’s public safety personnel. Candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor Rainer Huck Address Protected pursuant to Utah State Code §63G-2-305(52) Phone 801-467-3795 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 70 years Occupation: Retired Age: 72 Contact Email: rfhuck@yahoo.com Message: I’m asking to be your Mayor because I see the American Dream slipping away due to ever expanding government and crushing taxation and regulation. Most of the “issues” being discussed have little or no relevance to the people who live and work in our town. As an immigrant I greatly appreciated the opportunities America provided for each person to pursue happiness and fulfillment in their own way. These opportunities are now rapidly diminishing due to government intrusion in every aspect our lives. As your Mayor I will: Stop police shootings and killings. Last year 19 people were killed by police bullets, more than were killed by criminal bullets. Restore annual cleanup program Build a homeless campus that will allow people to live with some dignity and safety. The current shelters only accommodate 700 costing $86,000 /person and will be overrun the day they open, doing little to solve the problem Reduce water/sewer rates and prevent future increases Save Airport parking structure and terminals Prevent raids on illegal immigrants living and working here Eliminate secret police Stop arrests for victim-less crimes Rescind sales tax increase Roll back recent 10% budget increase My focus is to benefit the working people of SLC Candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor Luz Escamilla Address 1004 North Morton Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Phone 801-556-1029 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident For: 21 years Occupation: Banker/State Senator Age: 41 Contact Email: luz@luzformayor.com Message: Luz Escamilla has nearly twenty years of leadership experience in the private and nonprofit sectors as well as the executive and legislative branches of state government. Luz considers herself extraordinarily fortunate to have had these opportunities as part of the American Dream. She has earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business and Master in Public Administration from the University of Utah. For the past 12 years, Luz’s work with Zions Bank has focused on developing small and local businesses. In 2008, Luz was elected to her first of three terms to the Utah State Senate, which represents the westside of Salt Lake City and part of West Valley City. Luz has worked tirelessly to pass meaningful legislation around issues of clean air, healthcare, public education, after school programs, licensing and many other issues that improve the lives of working families and residents of Salt Lake City. Luz has been an effective Democrat in the GOP-controlled legislature because of her ability to find effective solutions, find common ground, and build bridges among those with different interests. Luz will bring her unique breadth and depth of experience and skills to the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office. Candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall Address P.O. Box 521385 Salt Lake City, UT 84152 Phone 216-973-4412 City of Residence: Salt Lake City Resident for: 20 years Occupation: Salt Lake City Councilwoman Age: 39 Contact Email: info@erinforslcmayor.com Message: Erin Mendenhall is a Salt Lake City Councilwoman, now serving the 5th district in her second term. Erin graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah with a degree in Gender Studies and just recently graduated from the University of Utah with a Professional Master in Science and Technology. Prior to joining City Council, she co-founded Breathe Utah, helping to create their curriculum, which as of today, has educated tens of thousands of Utah schoolchildren on air quality issues. In addition to co-founding Breathe Utah, she currently serves as the Chair of the State Air Quality Board. She and her husband, Kyle, are the proud parents of three young children.