Jobs & economy
Utahns envision a thriving economy with full employment and family-supporting wages. They want a prosperous, resilient, and diverse economy that enables Utah families to enjoy a high quality of life, financial security, and peace of mind. They see communities that are safer and better in many ways and that are unaffected by joblessness, low wages, or lack of opportunity. When it comes to jobs and the economy, the most important outcome to Utahns is ensuring a strong economy that provides plentiful, good jobs and high wages. They also want the economy to generate enough revenue to spend on needs such as education and infrastructure.
A strong economy is the result of decisions and actions across many topics, and Utahns are willing to take actions in other topics that would drive a strong economy. In terms of education, Utahns are willing to increase taxes for education funding if they know the funds will be spent strategically on effective, proven strategies. Utahns are willing to do what it takes to improve air quality. They are willing to shape their communities to make travel convenient and keep the cost of living low. They are also willing to use public lands for energy production and grazing if they’re done in ways that are protective of ecosystem and watershed health.