Issue Position: Affordable Housing

Issue Position

For the first time in 40 years, there are more Utah families in need of a home than there are homes available. Our state's growth is fantastic in so many ways: our state's economy has boomed, we've added more high paying jobs to our communities, and we've been able to increase education funding every year. But our incomes cannot keep up with the rising costs of homes, even in Northern Utah. If we don't improve our housing market, the typical Utah family will spend nearly 50% of their income on housing. Which means there's less money to save for retirement, college, car repairs, or after school activities for their kids.

When Utah families can't find a home to buy, they miss out on the long-term economic benefits of home ownership. Owning a home has always been part of the American Dream because it improves economic stability for families and their communities, decreases crime, and improves education outcomes for children. Homeownership is the key to financial stability, for our families and the state.

As your legislator, I am committed to supporting policy that will improve affordable housing for Utahns. You can count on me to champion your right to home ownership through conservative policies that keep taxes around home ownership low and protect private property rights.

The government shouldn't stand in the way of your family's long-term economic success, and as your legislator I will protect the American Dream across our district and the state.

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