Priorities for Senate District 11
Emily’s current priorities focus on four issues that directly affect families and communities across District 11.
ROADS & TRAFFIC
Infrastructure needs to keep pace with growth.
Communities across the west side are growing quickly, while residents continue to experience congestion and transportation infrastructure that has not always kept pace.
Emily’s focus is on securing attention and investment for west-side transportation needs, improving long-term planning, and making sure growth decisions consider the infrastructure communities will need.
During the 2026 General Session, Emily sponsored SB 247, Road Funding Amendments.
WATER, ENERGY, & DATA CENTERS
Growth should come with clear information.
Large-scale developments can create significant demands on water, electricity, wastewater systems, and public infrastructure.
Emily supports transparent evaluation of those impacts before major development decisions are made.
Residents should be able to understand:
How much water will be required?
How much power will be required?
What infrastructure will need to be built?
Who will pay for it?
What are the long-term impacts on surrounding communities?
Economic development and responsible planning should work together.
COST OF LIVING
Keeping Utah affordable for the people who live here.
Rising housing costs, transportation expenses, property taxes, childcare, and other household costs affect families throughout District 11.
Emily’s focus is on practical policies that address those pressures while considering the long-term impact government decisions have on household budgets.
Key areas include:
Housing affordability
Property taxes
Transportation costs
Childcare
Education and family expenses
PROTECTING CHILDREN
Stronger accountability for child sexual abuse.
Emily supports stronger penalties and accountability for people who sexually abuse children.
Her focus is on ensuring Utah law protects children, holds offenders accountable, and provides appropriate support for victims and families.
