Safe Communities

Ensuring the safety of our neighborhoods is one of the most important duties of local government—and it's a responsibility I take seriously. As your representative, I remain committed to keeping South Jordan a safe, welcoming place for everyone.

*Side note: Station 64 was built with the future in mind. It’s large enough to support the equivalent of two fire stations, which means the city won’t need to purchase additional land to build another station as South Jordan’s Downtown Daybreak area builds out. By having the infrastructure already in place, the city will only need to scale up equipment and staffing as needed - saving tax payers millions of dollars.

Not long after I took office, I attended my first city council budget meeting and was surprised to learn that a growing portion of our city lacked adequate fire protection. In response, I immediately supported the development of Station 64*—our combined fire and police substation on Lave Avenue. 

Public safety is non-negotiable. Every budget cycle, I ask our Fire Chief and Police Chief if they have what they need — funding, equipment, and personnel — to keep our community safe.

I will continue to support our first responders on all levels, including them receiving the ongoing training needed to face today’s social challenges, such as de-escalating situations, dealing with mental health crises, and helping victims of abuse.

But public safety isn’t just about first responders. It’s also about community involvement. Most of the crime in South Jordan is what law enforcement calls “crime of opportunity.” Things like unlocked cars, open garage doors, or unattended bikes. I’ve experienced this firsthand and know how frustrating it can be. 

That’s why I encourage all of us to take a few simple steps: lock our vehicles, close our garage doors, turn on porch lights, and keep an eye out for one another. Small actions can have a big impact—and they send a message to criminals that our neighborhoods are paying attention.

Sunrise Mountain Park

I also believe in working directly with residents to address public safety concerns. I’m proud of the collaborative work I did with neighbors around Sunrise Mountain Park to help resolve issues in the park. That’s the kind of partnership I want to continue in District 5.

If you have a public safety concern in your neighborhood, please reach out to me. Let’s work together to find a solution. Safe communities don’t happen by chance — they happen when city leaders, first responders, and residents work together.