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Building a Strong Community & Ensuring the Future of Taylorsville

100% attendance at City Council meetings and 156 Mayor's Reports (and counting) given.

Fun Fact #1

On average, 143 families, and 558 individuals served weekly at the Taylorsville Food Pantry.

Fun Fact #2

150 new trees planted at Taylorsville Park to beautify the community and help clean the air.

Fun Fact #3

The Jordan River Parkway spans 3.4 miles within Taylorsville.

Fun Fact #4

Illuminating the city with 80 new streetlights installed along the 4700 South BRT route.

Fun Fact #5

35 new school crossing guards hired in Taylorsville.

Fun Fact #6

256 Veterans buried in the Taylorsville Cemetery.

Fun Fact #7

Served for 25+ years on the Taylorsville Planning Committee, City Council and City Mayor.

Fun Fact #8

Has lived, worked, served and raised a family here in Taylorsville for 50 years.

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Accomplishments

Arts, Parks and Recreation 

  • Opening of the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center  

  • New Arts Programs, including: 

    • Starry Nights @the Plaza. 

    • Plaza +ART 

    • Evenings of Art 

  • New Parks and Park Amenities, including: 

    • Taylorsville Park Renovation and New Skate Park 

    • Brand New Summit Park  

    • New Pickleball Courts 

Economic Development 

  • Major upgrade to Carriage Square

  • Master Planning of Retail Centers

  • Summit Vista Life Plan Community 

  • Brand new stores at Legacy Plaza

  • New Businesses across the City 

  • Business Summits and Holiday Open Houses

Public Safety 

  • Created and Launched our own Taylorsville Police Department, TVPD

  • Upgraded and Enhanced Safety Features at more than 15 crosswalks citywide

  • Invested in two full-time Student Resource Officers at Taylorsville High School to enhance campus safety

  • Established a new citywide street lighting plan to enhance safety, visibility, and neighborhood wellbeing

Transportation

  • New Roads and Roundabout  

  • Adding ‘Constitution Blvd.’ to 2700 West 

  • Construction of:

    • Midvalley Express (MVX) Bus Rapid Transit Line 

    • Local Art on MVX Stations 

    • Three New Freeway-Style Interchanges along Bangerter Highway 

Community Building

  • Construction of Centennial Plaza as a gathering space for the community

  • Established Taylorsville Farmers Market

  • Initiated Wreaths Across America, a heartfelt tribute honoring veterans laid to rest in the Taylorsville Cemetery

  • Support for Community Events and Volunteer Committees

  • Creating and Safeguarding Key Community Partnerships

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My Fellow Neighbors

It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your Mayor for the past eight years. Thank you so much for your support and vote! I am proud of my time in office and hope that you, too, see this service as valuable. I point to my ability to foster relationships for much of my success as Mayor, resulting in many significant accomplishments and improvements for our city. Let's continue the momentum of making Taylorsville, Utah the best city in Salt Lake County.

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your Mayor. I have served in the community in various capacities since the city was incorporated. I am proud of what I have accomplished on the Planning Commission, City Council and most recently as your Mayor. As a life long resident, I’m passionate about protecting our community.

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Fun Facts about Mayor Kristie and Taylorsville

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