Local Government, Housing & Economic Development 

Advancing policies that strengthen municipalities, support economic development, and address community needs.

• Negotiated legislation establishing municipal moderate-income housing planning requirements.

• Secured changes to local sales tax and transportation funding formulas to benefit Utah municipalities.

• Advanced legislation and funding initiatives supporting affordable housing, redevelopment, and communities hosting homeless resource centers.

 

Public Safety & Emergency Services

Strengthening Utah's public safety infrastructure, supporting first responders, and improving emergency services.

• Helped establish the Utah Communications Authority, coordinating statewide public safety communications and 911 infrastructure.

• Advanced legislation improving public safety retirement benefits, first responder mental health resources, and firefighter training.

• Helped develop statewide standards for law enforcement body cameras, officer accountability, and emergency medical services.

 

Construction, Workforce & Professional Licensing 

Promoting skilled trades, workforce development, and policies that support a safe and competitive construction industry.

• Advanced licensing requirements for elevator mechanics, elevator contractors, and fire sprinkler fitters.

• Negotiated legislation addressing worker misclassification in the construction industry.

• Helped streamline professional licensing pathways for plumbers and electricians.

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Public Health & Community Well-being

Advancing legislation that protects public health, improves safety, and supports Utah families and communities.

• Helped strengthen Utah's Indoor Clean Air Act and advance tobacco tax legislation.

• Secured state funding for cancer patient lodging through the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge.

• Advanced legislation supporting school and community access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).