Utah is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and Salt Lake City’s Westside is experiencing that growth in real time — new apartment buildings, shifting demographics, infrastructure projects, and development pressures that are transforming the landscape of District 21. Growth can bring opportunity, but only if it’s managed thoughtfully, with the people who already live here at the center of the conversation.

Sustainable development means building communities that meet today’s needs without compromising tomorrow’s. It means growth that considers environmental impact, infrastructure capacity, community character, and the voices of the residents who will be most affected.

In the legislature, Jeneanne will advocate for:

• Community-centered development processes that require meaningful public engagement — especially from renters, long-time residents, and communities of color — before major projects are approved.

• Transit-oriented development near TRAX and FrontRunner stations that reduces car dependency, cuts emissions, and connects Westside residents to jobs and services across the valley.

• Green building standards and energy efficiency incentives for new construction and retrofits, lowering utility costs for residents while reducing the carbon footprint of our built environment.

• Infrastructure investment that keeps pace with growth, including roads, stormwater systems, parks, and public spaces that serve existing neighborhoods — not just new developments.

• Protecting open space and urban green corridors that provide recreation, improve air quality, mitigate urban heat, and maintain the livability of our neighborhoods.

• Supporting Utah’s clean energy economy and the jobs that come with it, from solar installation to energy-efficient manufacturing, positioning District 21 residents for careers in the industries of the future.

• Smart water use in development — ensuring new construction doesn’t worsen the strain on a water supply that is already stretched dangerously thin.

Jeneanne believes that the residents of District 21 shouldn’t have to choose between progress and preservation. With thoughtful policy, we can have both.