I'm Sara Snow and I'm running for Utah HD29
I’ve spent my career inside Utah’s infrastructure system—sitting in the middle of how these decisions actually get made. I’ve seen where it works.
And I’ve seen where it doesn’t.
What we have right now isn’t a funding problem.
It’s that we keep making decisions without tying them back to real impacts. We approve growth—but don’t require it to pay for the roads it wears out. We move projects forward—but don’t show the real costs upfront. We keep saying yes to development—without asking if we actually have the water, power, or infrastructure to support it.
And then it shows up on you, In your commute, In your taxes.
In your access to basic things like healthcare, school, or just getting where you need to go.
That’s what I’m trying to fix.
Everything I’ve put together comes back to that:
If growth impacts a community—it pays its share.
If we’re spending public money—you see the numbers before decisions get made.
If we’re approving major projects—we account for water, power, and long-term demand.
And if we’re building infrastructure—it actually connects people to where they need to go.
That’s it.
Affordable. Accountable. Accessible.
as a set of requirements that should’ve been in place this whole time.
Because I’ve seen what happens when they’re not.
Every decision we make on infrastructure, access, and growth shows up right here—at this table.
ACCOUNTABILITY
1. Make Growth Pay Its Own Way
3. Water & Power Are Not Unlimited
1. Make Growth Pay Its Own Way
Bill: Freight Infrastructure Fair Share Act
Description:
Heavy freight and industrial traffic are placing disproportionate strain on Tooele County roads and infrastructure. This bill requires high-impact commercial users to directly contribute to the maintenance, expansion, and long-term sustainability of the corridors they depend on.
2. No More Invisible Decisions
3. Water & Power Are Not Unlimited
1. Make Growth Pay Its Own Way
Bill: Infrastructure Transparency and Cost Accountability Act
Description:
Utahns deserve full visibility into how infrastructure decisions are made and funded. This bill establishes mandatory public disclosure of project costs, funding sources, and long-term impacts before approval—ensuring accountability at every level.
3. Water & Power Are Not Unlimited
3. Water & Power Are Not Unlimited
3. Water & Power Are Not Unlimited
Bill: Responsible Technology and Resource Management Act
Description:
Large-scale industrial users, including data centers and energy-intensive developments, must be evaluated based on long-term impacts to water and power systems. This bill requires resource impact assessments and safeguards to protect Utah’s future.
ACCESS
4. Healthcare You Can Actually Reach
4. Healthcare You Can Actually Reach
4. Healthcare You Can Actually Reach
Bill: Healthcare Access Transit Guarantee Act
Description:
No Utah resident should be unable to access critical care due to transportation barriers. This bill mandates coordinated transit solutions connecting rural communities to major healthcare providers, including the University of Utah system.
5. Education Without Barriers
4. Healthcare You Can Actually Reach
4. Healthcare You Can Actually Reach
Bill: Rural Student Mobility and Education Access Act
Description:
Students in rural Utah face structural barriers to higher education due to transportation limitations. This bill establishes state-supported mobility solutions, including rural transit connections and future-forward transportation programs, to ensure equitable access
6. Fix Transit Where It’s Broken
4. Healthcare You Can Actually Reach
6. Fix Transit Where It’s Broken
Bill: Annual Transit Equity and Service Reallocation Act
Description:
Public transit resources must be allocated based on actual need, not outdated patterns. This bill requires annual system-wide evaluations and reallocation of underutilized routes to underserved communities across Utah.
AFFORDABILITY
7. Time Back for Working Families
10.Community Spaces That Belong to the Public
8. Build Rail Before We Build More Roads
Bill: Workforce Mobility Responsibility Act
Description:
Extended commute times are reducing quality of life and increasing costs for working families. This bill requires major employers and high-density developments to participate in transportation solutions that reduce congestion and improve workforce mobility..
8. Build Rail Before We Build More Roads
10.Community Spaces That Belong to the Public
8. Build Rail Before We Build More Roads
Bill: Rail First Transportation Planning Act
Description:
Utah cannot continue relying solely on road expansion to meet future demand. This bill prioritizes rail infrastructure in long-range planning to create more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable transportation systems.
9. Power Has to Come From Somewhere
10.Community Spaces That Belong to the Public
10.Community Spaces That Belong to the Public
Bill: Utah Advanced Energy and Grid Stability Act
Description:
Utah’s rapid growth and emerging technologies require reliable, scalable energy solutions. This bill establishes a long-term energy strategy that includes modern grid investment and advanced generation options to ensure affordability and stability.
10.Community Spaces That Belong to the Public
10.Community Spaces That Belong to the Public
10.Community Spaces That Belong to the Public
Bill: Community Facility Access and Fair Use Act
Description:
Taxpayer-funded facilities should be accessible to the communities that fund them. This bill requires public access hours for school and recreation facilities in areas lacking dedicated community infrastructure.
City Walking Tour
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Tooele County cannot wait for another study, another committee, or another election cycle.
The problem is already here—and so are the solutions.
Temporary Access Road – Immediate Relief
I am actively working with state, local, and private stakeholders to advance a temporary road connection to relieve pressure on SR-36. This is not a long-term concept—it is a near-term, executable solution designed to:
Reduce heavy truck congestion through residential corridors
Improve emergency response reliability
Provide immediate safety relief for daily commuters
This is about getting something built now, not years from now.
Holding Industry Accountable – Not Taxpayers
I am pushing for a framework where industrial users and freight operations contribute directly to the infrastructure they impact—so local families are no longer subsidizing system strain.
Coordinating Real Solutions Across Agencies
I am already engaging with:
UDOT and regional planners
Local municipalities and county leadership
Industry operators moving freight through the valley
The focus is simple: align decision-makers and remove bottlenecks that are preventing action.
Why This Matters
Every day we delay, the cost goes up—financially, and in public safety.
This is not about politics. This is about execution.