Perhaps you know my parents who raised me with the value of community service and involvement. My mother, Ann House, has spent her life supporting the non-profit organizations in our city. My father, Fred House, was a well-loved correctional officer who was killed in the line of duty. The Fred F. House Training Academy in Bluffdale was named in recognition of his service. Along with my grandparents, Carlos and Wanda Whiting, lifelong Democratic activists, I want to follow in their footsteps and share the personal satisfaction of being in service to my community.

As a native Utahn and over 10 year resident of our capital hill neighborhood, I am committed to protecting our residential neighborhoods: neighborhoods with a distinguished legacy of character and beauty.

While acquiring my master's degree in urban planning, I was exposed to the issues that threaten the prosperity and integrity of our city. These include land use issues like urban sprawl, preserving open space, and traffic concerns. The skills I gained through my work and my education bring an understanding of what makes a good city great. I am asking for your help in putting these skills to work for you and our community.

My work experience gives me knowledge of the inner-workings of city and county government and the leadership skills to make things happen. This work includes:

• Interim Program Manager of Salt Lake County's Zoo, Arts, and Parks Program
• Salt Lake County Community Services Department, Open Space Program
• Director of the Children's Program of the National Correction Peace Officers Foundation
• Salt Lake County Planning Development Office
• Internship at the Salt Lake City Planning Office
• Internship at the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice

Finally, I am running against a first term incumbent who has stated that he "tends to vote Republican" in one of the most Democratic districts in Utah. I believe that we deserve to be represented by someone like me who shares our values and votes them; someone prepared to take a stand to preserve our open space, quality of life, and visions of equality. I am that person and I ask for your vote and your support.

I am eager to work with you in finding solutions to the issues and challenges that face Salt Lake City. Please be generous in your support of this campaign to protect our neighborhoods.