"We live among one another because we inherently value what each of us brings to this community. And the affordable housing shortage we are facing in this region threatens the very fabric of this notion."
Jackie Biskupski is an American politician who served as the 35th mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah from 2016 to 2020. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing the 30th District in Salt Lake County from 1999 to 2011.
"While the Trump Administration’s environmental policies are abhorrent, it has been inspiring to see the leadership from so many other cities, local communities, businesses and everyday people stepping in to take up the slack."
"Examine our zoning requirements, to find ways in which we can incentivize affordability and accessibility while maintaining the current feel of our neighborhoods."
"You have to understand why youre making the decisions youre making. And youve got to be able to hold your ground or people are just going to run you over."
"What I know for sure is you always have to take the high ground and keep moving forward. In the end what matters is your ability to effect change."
"Never forgotten the impact and bravery of those students, nor my commitment to use my voice to build a stronger and more equitable community for all people."
"You can only push people so far before they are going to stand up for themselves and take a hard position on what is fair and what is right. They are going to continue to come forward"