Hosted by Merritt Norton
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Items of discussion/questions asked: “Why do we need a new mayor? Things are going well and we are winning the best run city award” -we have been receiving those accolades since 2011–that cannot be a measuring point -our sales tax is down—people are not shopping in Provo and that transfers to our city as a whole -we don’t have a vision. There may be good projects, but there is no cohesion and no measurement for where we want to go “8 years is a pretty long time to be a mayor and is enough time to accomplish your goals—how will you be different?” -i love Provo and see great things, but i have also watched as we are plateauing and declining and where we are moving forward is not ways that will serve us into the future. -i want a more united Provo where all parts of the city are thriving—and there are parts of the city that are not thriving right now. We don’t want to stop the areas that are thriving—we want to bring up all areas to meet them ”what do you think about traffic and transportation in Provo?” -i want to get out the transportation master plan and look at ways to alleviate traffic without degrading neighborhoods ”how would you bridge the east/west divide?” ”how can you encourage businesses to locate on the west side” “What about zoning enforcement” “Tiered water rates—what is your position” ”what distinguishes you from our current mayor?” -i have a different leadership style—I’m very hands on and problem solving -i am very transparent and open—i don’t think our city needs surprises -i don’t want last minute emergencies - i really appreciate collaborative decision making—i like to bring parties together and find solutions ”what are your plans for conservation easements?” ”can you be nonpartisan?” -short answer, yes. Long answer? i am a republican, but i feel like when people ask me about that, it’s policy that’s important both at the city and at the state -the city is not partisan—solving problems is not a partisan thing. It’s not about partisanship, it’s about policy -everybody wants to save money and find solutions—everyone is looking for the best things and it is a nonpartisan office and that’s because it should be.