As I have served and campaigned, I have been asked a variety of questions about our city and my plans when I am elected Mayor. Over the next couple of weeks, I will post my observations and opinions in response to these questions. This is part two of this series.
Environmental Issues
I have a broad and detailed understanding of the water and conservation issues statewide. I was recognized for this unique understanding when I was appointed by Governor Herbert to the State Quality Growth Commission. Here are some of the water and other environmental issues specific to Tooele City that I believe are important.
Environmental Issues
I have a broad and detailed understanding of the water and conservation issues statewide. I was recognized for this unique understanding when I was appointed by Governor Herbert to the State Quality Growth Commission. Here are some of the water and other environmental issues specific to Tooele City that I believe are important.
- Tooele City has water. We don’t have so much we can waste it, but our wells & tanks keep us where we need to be. Water use code enforcement is important for sustainable water management. I intend to “ramp it up” by giving the Water Division and the excellent staff there more tools to do their job while working within the guidelines of property rights.
- I plan on holding city-wide clean-up days every spring and fall. On these days, strategically placed dumpsters throughout the town will enable residents to easily remove excess refuse from their properties.
- I will look for grant money or other “outside” funding sources to increase the number of trees in the community and care for the ones that we already have.
- I am a big fan of recycling and will continue Tooele’s participation in the recycling program.
- Our wastewater treatment plant takes care of our needs and has a lot of room to accommodate planned controlled growth. I will ensure that is considered as Tooele continues to grow.