Karen Lang's platform focuses on economic development by boosting local businesses. Additionally, she aims to improve community relations and trust in the West Valley City police department.
At a glance
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Mayor Karen Lang consistently serves as a proactive facilitator of City Council proceedings, focusing heavily on administrative oversight, fiscal responsibility, and the management of municipal development standards. She frequently engages with zoning and infrastructure details, notably advocating for aesthetic improvements like stricter storage height limitations and questioning the practical necessity of specific fencing ordinances. Her legislative record reflects a clear preference for limiting residential density to prioritize home ownership over rentals, as evidenced by her opposition to overbuilt mixed-use projects and her consistent emphasis on traffic impact and long-term park maintenance.
May lead to increased spending on personnel, training, or equipment for police and fire departments.